SGMA and its members have thrown its support behind the upcoming Longest Yard Football Classic, which raises funds for the Capitol Police Memorial Fund. Among those donating gear for the game are Nike (supplier of jerseys for both teams), Wilson (game bal
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Stein Mart September Comps Decline 5.4%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five-week fiscal month of September declined 5.4% versus the year-ago period…
L.L. Bean Closing Waterville Call Center
L.L. Bean is closing its call center in Waterville, Maine at the end of April. A spokesperson for the company told WCSH-TV that all year-round employees have been offered positions at call centers in Portland, Bangor or Lewiston…
Nike Names VP of Central and Eastern Europe
Nike, Inc. announced that Michaela (Michi) Stitz has been named as vice president of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Stitz will be responsible for driving continued market leadership and growth for the CEE geography, replacing Marc van Pappelendam, who
Hunting is Focus of Supreme Court Arguments
Hunting communications were a central focus of the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday as the Justices heard arguments in the case U.S. v. Stevens, 08-769, according to a release by Profressional Outdoor Media Association…
Gregory Mountain Makes IT, Customer-Service Hires
Gregory Mountain Products hired two new department leaders, one to oversee information technology and the other to head up customer service…
Eddie Bauer to Launch First Ascent on October 12
Eddie Bauer will launch First Ascent in 183 of its stores across North America on October 12, 2009. First Ascent is Eddie Bauer's new line of expedition-quality mountaineering outerwear, apparel, and gear built by some of the foremost mountain guides
Cascade Designs Appoints New Distributor in Sweden
Cascade Designs, Inc., the manufacturer of outdoor equipment, has appointed a new distributor to represent its brands in Sweden. Thomas Breding and Henrik Bolander of Granitbiten will manage Cascade Designs’ Platypus, Therm-a-Rest, MSR and SealLine
Anon Optics Moves to Vermont
Anon Optics, which is part of Burton Snowboards, announced that product, sales and marketing functions of the company will be moving from Irvine, CA, to Burlington, Vermont, where its parent company is located…
Adidas Inks Soccer Deal with Scotland
The Scottish Football Association signed a new kit deal with Adidas for the national team. The contract with Adidas replaces Diadora U.K…
Japan Gore-Tex Inc. Becomes Gore Subsidiary
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) said Japan Gore-Tex Inc. (JGI) has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Gore…
NICS: Background Checks Up 12% in Sept.; Surging Excise Taxes Drive Growth
Data released by the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,093,230 checks in September 2009. This figure is a 12.4% increase from the 973,003 reported in September 2008 and demonstrates that sale of new and used fi
NSSF Urges Supreme Court to Support First Amendment Use of Hunting and Fishing Images
With the U.S. Supreme Court slated to hear arguments in the United States v. Stevens, No. 08-769, the National Shooting Sports Foundation encourages the court to support the First Amendment rights of all media to show images of hunting and fishing…
Bass Pro Moving Forward with Memphis Location
Speaking to City Council members in Memphis, Bass Pro Shops said its deal to transform The Pyramid section of the city into a mixed-use facility that would include a large retail shop and a major conservation exhibit focusing on the Mississippi River is
Lake Tahoe Sees Early Snowfall
The Ski Lake Tahoe resorts welcomed the first significant early season snowfall over the weekend, helping kick start winter preparations and also set the stage for what is predicted to be an epic snow season in the Sierra Nevada. Top weather experts are p
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