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Italy’s Kayland Footwear Brand Hires Southeast Reps
Novation North America, Inc. and Kayland USA have contracted with Thomas Horsch and Plan B Marketing to represent the Kayland brand in West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida…
NWTF Chairman to be Inducted into Outdoor Hall of Fame
Peggy Ann Vallery, chairman of the National Wild Turkey Federation's national board of directors, will be inducted into the “Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame” in Nashville, TN Aug. 14…
President Signs MTB; Cites Impact on U.S Exports…
President Obama signed into law yesterday the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010, more commonly known as the miscellaneous tariff bill, or MTB (H.R. 4380)…
SGMA Study Defines Fitness Variables Across U.S.
SGMA says seniors are the ‘Rock’ of stability in fitness while business fitness equipment sales looking to rebound as economy attempts to recovery…
Smith and Wesson’s VP of Operations Steps Down
According to a filing submitted to the SEC, Kenneth. W. Chandler, VP – Operations of Smith & Wesson Corp., left his position as of Aug. 6…
Gamo Outdoor, USA and ActionSportGames® A/S Enter into an Exclusive Distribution Agreement
Gamo Outdoor USA and ActionSportGames®, (ASG) have signed an exclusive distribution agreement for ASG licensed Airsoft and Airgun products for the USA market…
Backwoods to Host AGO Listening Session in Austin
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has teamed with Austin-based, specialty outdoor retailer BACKWOODS, Inc. to host a “homegrown” listening session for America’s Great Outdoors Initiative (AGO). The AGO listening session will be held at
Conservation Alliance Names First Pinnacle Members
The Conservation Alliance named Eastern Mountain Sports, KEEN Inc., Patagonia, REI and The North Face as its first Pinnacle members at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last week. The “Pinnacle” designation will be awarded to companies that contribute at
Outdoor University to Focus on Role of the Rep
On Wednesday, Aug. 18 Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will present The Evolving Role of the Independent Rep, a live webinar, lead by Brad Werntz, owner of Pemba Serves. Werntz will review the model reps in the outdoor industry have been using and look
Easton-Bell Operating Earnings Surge on 8.3% Q2 Sales Growth
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported net sales of $202.8 million for the second quarter ended July 3, 2010, an increase of 8.3% as compared to $187.3 million of net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Operating earnings surged 36% thanks to better be
Timberland to Expand Green Index Position
While other outdoor brands remain reluctant to embrace a consumer facing eco label, The Timberland Co. is moving ahead with plans to expand the company's innovative Green Index label to all Timberland branded footwear…
Li and Fung Acquires Jimlar Corporation
Hong Kong-based sourcing giant Li & Fung Limited confirmed Thursday that it has acquired U.S.-based footwear maker Jimlar Corporation, confirming a July report in these columns…
ASA Applaudes Fishery Funds in 2010 Supplementary Appropriations Bill
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) released a statement recently commending Congress for passing and the President for signing the 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act which includes much-needed assistance to help fisheries and recreational fishi
Groups Seek Ban on Lead-Based Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
A coalition of conservation, hunting and veterinary groups has filed a formal petition with the Environmental Protection Agency requesting a ban on the use of toxic lead in hunting ammunition and fishing tackle, according to a recent report…
ESPN Reaches Agreement in Principle to Sell BASS
ESPN Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to sell BASS, LLC to a group of investors led by Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland, according to a recent release issued by the Bristol, CT-based network…
