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March Retail Sales Stronger Than Anticipated
According to the National Retail Federation, March retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) increased 0.9% seasonally adjusted over February and 5.7% unadjusted year-over-year. The better-than-expected results were
Software Company to Sponsor Outdoor Nation Delegates
A Boulder, CO software became one of the first company's from outside the outdoor industry to announce its search for delegates to attend the Outdoor Nation Youth Summit and Festival scheduled for New York City’s Central Park June 19-20…
The Buckle Reports March Comps Up 7.2%
The Buckle, Inc. said comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010 increased 7.2% from comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended April 4, 2009. Net sales increased 12.4%t to $86.9 million from net sales of $77.3
Stage Stores Reports 8.6% Comp Gain
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week March period ended April 3, 2010 increased 12.0% to $140 million from $125 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 8.6% this year versus a decrease of 15.0% last year…
Lundhags Appoints CEO
The Swedish outdoor company Lundhags hired Henrik Ottosson, currently Business Area Manager clothing for Haglöf, as its CEO…
Leonardo Pais Takes CEO position at Bravo Sports
Bravo Sports Corporation announced that longtime Global Bravo Sports Chief Executive Officer, Leonardo Pais, is now leading the company domestically as well as globally…
DU: Canadian NAWCA Enhancement Bill Signifies ‘Milestone’
For the first time since its inception more than 20 years ago, the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) can now allow Canadian funding sources to count toward the dollar-for-dollar match required by the U.S. government, according to a release
DU Working to Restore One of Waterfowl’s Top Migrating Rest Spots
A new $725,000 grant from the North American Wetlands Conservation Act will mean DU and its partners can provide more habitat for the huge annual migration back to the northern nesting grounds, according to a release by Ducks Unlimited…
Golf Rounds Tumble in February
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S. were down 21.6% in February 2010 compared to February 2009…
Pietzo Offers Full-Service e-Bike Fleet Program in Massachusetts
Hybrid e-bike marketer Pietzo launched a full-service program in Massachusetts aimed at helping corporations and universities launch bicycle commuting programs to fulfill their own sustainability goals….
China Losing Luster as Export Platform for Rest of Asia
Nearly 83% of 202 foreign manufacturers in China said that their primary motive for locating there was to access the Chinese marketplace, up from 71% two years ago, according to a recent survey. Yet the survey also shows fewer foreign manufacturers consid
Batters Up USA Supports Inner-City Youth with $5,000 Grant
Batters Up USA announced a $5,000 grant from the Amon G. Carter Foundation. The money will help support the group's mission of increasing participation in recreational baseball/softball programs for boys and girls, particularly those in an inner-city
Callaway Launches MLB Home Run Promotion
Callaway Golf Company said that throughout the 2010 season, it will provide a full set of its new Diablo Edge golf clubs to any big league player who hits a home run that travels a distance of at least 470 feet…
Ahnu Sponsors Blind Athlete Trevor Thomas
Ahnu Footwear will sponsor Trevor Thomas in his attempt to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the first ever Mexico-to-Canada endeavor by a blind athlete…
USSA Unveils New Sportsmen’s Rights Program
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) has announced a new initiative it says is aimed at building an army of sportsmen from coast to coast to protect America's outdoor heritage for future generations…
