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NRA: AZ Governor Signs 5 Key Pieces of Legislation for Gun Owners
This week Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into law five key pieces of legislation that will protect and strengthen the rights of law-abiding gun owners in her state and educate children about gun safety, according to a release by the NRA…
Wojcik Named RGS Regional Director
The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) has hired Bruce Wojcik, a Michigan native who holds a BS degree in Wildlife form the Univ. of WI-Madison. Bruce will be the RGS Regional Director for Michigan and Northern Indiana…
InterMedia Outdoors and Trout Unlimited Partner Up
InterMedia Outdoors (IMO) and Trout Unlimited (TU) have signed a long-term cooperative agreement reaching across both organizations' media platforms. As part of the deal, IMO's Sportsman Channel will become the exclusive home to TU's On The
Kellwood Looks to Restructure Debt
Over the past two months, Kellwood has been seeking to renegotiate a $140 million bond issue which matures this month. The company is looking to execute an exchange with a group of bondholders to create a better deal for them which matures in 2014. Unfor
Department of Education Awards $78 Million in PEP Grants
The Department of Education announced the recipients of $78 million in Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. New PEP grants, totaling $26.5 million, will be distributed to more than 140 school districts and community based organizations
Eddie Bauer May be Liquidated, VF Corp. Emerges as Possible Bidder
According to several financial media outlets, Eddie Bauer may be headed to a liquidation sale. Reports state that Monarch Alternative Capital and Anchorage Advisors, the two lenders that control Eddie Bauer's $200 million in debt, may bring in Hilco
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Adds to Inside Sales Team
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), a collection of six outdoor industry brands, has added Dan Burke to its team of territory sales managers. As a New England territory sales manager, Burke will work out of his office in Amherst, NH and be tasked
Outdoor Research Names Director of Marketing
Outdoor Research has added Charles Lozner as director of marketing. Lozner will manage and support the efforts of the brand, marketing and PR divisions at Outdoor Research. As a recent Brand Director for K2 Sports…
Steve Madden Acquires Certain Assets of SML Brands
Steve Madden has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets constituting the Zone 88 and Shakedown Street lines of SML Brands, LLC, a subsidiary of Aimee Lynn, Inc. SML Brands designs and markets primarily private label accessories, prin
KEEN Launches Promotion for Retailers: HybridLife Days
KEEN Inc. has launched KEEN HybridLife Days, a new in-store initiative taking place in 14 retail stores across the country, including Kirkhams, Footwise and Gazelle Sports…
AAFA Group Calls for Renewed Ban on Burmese Exports
The American Apparel & Footwear Association has called on U.S. lawmakers to renew a ban on Burmese exports. The AAFA sent a letter to members of the U.S. Congress urging them to pass legislation that would extend sanctions against Burma under the 2003 Bur
West 49 Renews Credit Line
West 49, the Canadian action sports chain, has obtained the renewal of its existing credit facilities. The renewal of existing credit facilities included more accommodating financial covenants…
Chris Lowe to Head Eastern Sales for Cascade Designs
Cascade Designs, Inc. added Chris Lowe to the sales management team. Lowe will manage and support the sales efforts for Therm-a-Rest, MSR, SealLine and Platypus brand products in the eastern U.S. region. Lowe was the former national sales manager for Ex O
Outdoor Retailer Creates Tribal Gathering Areas and Events
The Outdoor Retailer trade show said it continues to develop business community centers for specific segments in the active outdoor marketplace, concentrating energy in zones with like-minded exhibitors, advocacy groups, endemic media, dealer activities a
NRA: 2/3 of State Attorneys General File Amicus Brief Supporting 2nd Amendment Incorporation
Two-thirds of the nation’s attorneys general have filed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in the case of NRA v. Chicago and hold that the Second Amendment applies to state and local governments through the Due Process Claus
