A broad coalition of national, state and local conservation and recreation organizations thanked House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick Rahall recently and urged Committee members to maintain full and permanent funding for land conservation and o
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Diadora Sale Postponed Until October
Diadora's sale of the founder of footwear firm Geox SpA has been put on hold until next month by an Italian bankruptcy court, according to reports in the Italian press. As reported, the Italian-based Diadora SpA in June agreed to to sell its business
California Firearms Retailers Urge Veto of Three Anti-gun Bills
The California Association of Firearms Retailers (CAFR) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) are urging Gov. Schwarzenegger (R) to veto three “ill-conceived and burdensome anti-gun…”
Report: Russell Athletic to Close Columbus Distribution Center
Russell Athletic plans to close a distribution center in Columbus, OH, laying off 112 people. According to the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, the Georgia Department of Labor has been notified of the closure, which is effective Nov. 9…
Study: Nature Based Outdoor Activities Growing, Youth Participation Declining
In 2008, American participation in outdoor recreation was marked by encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities as well as continuing, though less dramatic, declines in youth participation, according to a new report, the 2009 Outdo
ASICS Europe Names Sales and Marketing Chief
ASICS Europe B.V. has appointed Alistair Cameron to the newly created position of executive vice president sales and marketing. Cameron was formerly cirector of Clark's Women's Business UK/International…
Cabela’s Inc. Announces Successful Renewal of Variable Funding Facility
Cabela’s Incorporated JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association has renewed its $350.0 million commitment under an outstanding series of variable funding notes issued by Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust. The commitment is for one year…
Maverik Lacrosse Sponsors University at Albany
Maverik Lacrosse has reached an agreement to supply equipment to The University at Albany “Great Danes” Men's Division I Lacrosse team…
Jetboil Hires PR Firm
Jetboil, Inc., known for its outdoor cooking systems, has partnered with HFS Communications to further promote the Jetboil brand through public relations…
NRF: Retail Sales Up in Aug. for First Time in Six Months
Retail sales, excluding automobile sales, saw its first gain in six months, a sign consumers may be turning the corner, according to the National Retail Federation. Retail sales rose 0.7% in August over July, but fell 4.3% from the same month last year…
European Outdoor Group Explores End of Life Options
Sustainability Working Group, part of the European Outdoor Group, is seeking the first ever industry wide End of Life solution. An End Of Life Options Committee (EoL Committee) has been formed and is being chaired by Adrian Huber from the Mammut Sports G
Kahtoola Hires Reps
Kahtoola, the maker of performance footwear traction and snow travel systems, announced the hiring of three new sales representatives, Patrick Barczewski for the Rocky Mountain region, Jason Jennens for Western Canada, and Joe File for the Midwest…
Sears Holdings Elects Kunkler To Board
Sears Holdings Corporation elected William C. Kunkler, 52, executive vice president – operations of CC Industries, Inc., a private equity firm focused on manufacturing companies and real estate investments, to membership on the Sears Holdings board…
DC Shoes Opens Concept Store In Hanoi, Vietnam
DC Shoes is opening its third concept store in Asia Pacific. Located in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, the store opening follows store openings in Bali, Indonesia and Manila, Philippines…
Bauer Hockey Signs Henrik Lundqvist as Endorser
Bauer Hockey announced that New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has joined Bauer Hockey's extensive roster of elite hockey players…
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