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Volcom Sues Roc Nation Over Diamond Logo
Volcom has sued Roc Nation, owned by entertainer Jay Z, for trademark infringement, claiming the inverted diamond logo it began using in 2009 is too similar to that used by the action sport brand…
Marmot Announces Sales Rep Transition in Northeast
John Bragg, a long-time sales representative for Marmot in the Northeast territory will be ending his representation of the company. Bragg is the principal of The Franconia Group based in Walpole, NH. The Franconia Group will continue to represent Scarpa
Gregory Mountain Appoints Bill Kulczycki as General Manager
Gregory Mountain Products, part of Black Diamond Inc., has hired Bill Kulczycki as general manager and vice president. Kulczycki comes to the post after four years as president and CEO of Filson. Prior to that, he worked for 28-years at Patagonia, where h
Freedom Group Withdraws Plans for Initial Public Offering
Freedom Group Inc., which owns the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, Dakota and the Mountain Khakis brands, among others, called off its plans for an initial public offering. The Madison, NC company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to withdr
OIA’s U.S. OUTDOOR Act Reintroduced in Congress
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) hailed the introduction Friday of S. 704, the U.S. OUTDOOR Act, by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID. The legislation is OIA’s signature trade initiative and is the realization of several years
Freedom Group Promotes Kallam to PR Manager
The Freedom Group Family of Companies announces today that Jessica Kallam has been promoted to Press Relations Manager…
Webley and Scott Taps Cole as USA Division President
Webley & Scott has hired Derick Cole as President to lead its USA Division…
Freedom Group Promotes Bruno to VP Wholesale/Distributor Sales
The Freedom Group Family of Companies announces today that Jim Bruno has been promoted to Vice President of Wholesale/Distributor Sales…
Colts’ Vinatieri Joins USSA
Indianapolis Colts placekicker Adam Vinatieri has joined forces with the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) to become a spokesperson for its Sentry Program…
Firearms Industry Launches Educational Ad Campaign on Capitol Hill
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is launching an educational advertising campaign reminding legislators of the industry's economic impact on the nation's economy and the pivotal role that excise taxes, paid by manufacturers, play i
Exped LLC Adds Southeast Rep
Exped LLC, the North American subsidiary of Exped AG of Switzerland, today announced the hiring of Adventure Marketing Group (AMG) to represent the Exped brand in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee
Huffy Partners with Marvel Entertainment
Huffy Corporation, the maker of bicycles and scooters, announced a licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment, LLC to produce products for five popular Marvel properties. Huffy will support Marvel Studios' upcoming Thor, Captain America: The First
Saks Extends Credit Agreement to 2016
Saks Inc. amended its $500 million revolving credit facility, extending the maturity date by more than two years and lowering the interest rates…
Cabela’s Appoints Former Limited Brands Exec to Board
Cabela’s Incorporated appointed Beth M. Pritchard, who has served as CEO for Dean & DeLuca and Bath and Body Works, to its board of directors…
REI Launches App for Android Users
REI launched its iPhone application onto the Android platform, enabling its customers to research and purchase gear, check out product information and reviews, look up their REI member number and dividend, and much more, from Android smartphones…
