Choose Outdoors, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization based in Colorado, has received start up funding from America Outdoors, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, the National Ski Areas Association, and Outdoor Industry Association. During
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Jones Apparel Increases Investment in Asian Licensing Partner
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. acquired an additional 15% interest in GRI Group Limited, for $15 million, increasing its ownership interest in GRI to 25%. In June 2008, Jones announced a minority investment in GRI, the exclusive licensee of several of Jones�
Federal and Junior Duck Stamps Debut June 26
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host the First Day of Sale for the 2009-2010 Federal Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamp on June 26 at the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World retail store in Nashville, TN. Bass Pro Shops will also be sponsoring First Day of
Nike Inc. Q4 Profits Decline on Charges; Futures Slide
Nike Inc. revenues slid 7% to $4.7 billion in its fourth quarter ended May 31 from $5.1 billion in the year-ago period. Excluding currency changes, net revenue was flat for the quarter. Fourth quarter net income decreased 30% to $341.4 million, or 70 cen
Fausti USA Adds Ferguson – Keller and Associates
Fausti USA, the importer of Fausti Stefano Arms Company over and under and side by side shotguns, has appointed Ferguson – Keller and Associates for sales representation in the central United States…
SIMA Sets New Date for 12th Annual Surf Summit
SIMA has rescheduled its 12th Annual Surf Summit to September 30 through October 3, at the Crowne Plaza Resort Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. In late April, SIMA postponed the event set for May 9 through May 13 due to the Swine Flu outbreak…
Sport Chek Opens Three-Story Store in Downtown Calgary
Sport Chek, Canada's sporting goods chain, announced the grand opening of its Calgary Downtown store. The location is added to the growing list of redesigned stores, reflecting a more modern, lighter look in terms of feel and neutral finishes that ar
Nike, Basketball Hall of Fame Sued Over Michael Jordan Apparel Line
A small sports-licensing company in Westwood, Mass. has sued Nike Inc. and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inc. for fraud and breach of contract over a proposed Nike line of Michael Jordan sportswear. SportsFuzion Inc. claims Nike and the Ha
SRAM Appoints Cycling Fund Director
SRAM appointed Andy Neufeld as its Cycling Fund director. Neufeld is currently the chief strategy officer for the Active Transportation Alliance, (formerly Chicagoland Bicycle Federation), having served as executive director from 1987 through 2005…
Goodhew Socks to Premier at OR Retailer
Goodhew LLC, a high-performance sock company, will be exhibiting at their first Summer Outdoor Retailer Trade Show next month. Co-founders Thomas Lee and Jim Markley together have more than 20 years of experience in the outdoor and hosiery industries. Mar
Reef Celebrates 25th Year with Miss Reef Contest
Reef and Surfline, in honor of Reef's 25th Birthday, have joined forces to determine the best Miss Reef of all time. Fans of Miss Reef will get a chance to view the selection, and cast a vote for their favorite Miss Reef at surfline.com and the micro
Performance Bicycles Launches New Store Design
Performance Bicycle, which operates 85 bike stores across the country, is launching a new store design with a relocated store in Greenwood Village, CO. The company is also sponsoring a special Bike to Work Day event in Denver on June 24 and introducing a
Amer Sports 2009 Outlook Clouded
Amer Sports stated that their full-year outlook is “clouded by the uncertainty in consumer demand in general.” The company said that pre-season orders in winter sports equipment for fall/winter are roughly flat to last year's level, a result that re
Gander Extends Loan Agreement
Gander Mountain extended the maturity date on its $10 million term loan with its two major shareholders from March 30 to June 30, according to its 10Q filed this week. The company said that current borrowing availability under its facility with Bank of A
COHA: California Bills Serious Threat To Sporting Dog Owners
The USSA is working closely with the California Outdoor Heritage Alliance and others to neutralize several bills sponsored by animal rights groups that are currently being debated – including a mandatory spay/neuter measure and a 'puppy mill' bi
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