ICAST Draws 11,000, Including 1,000 Media
The American Sportfishing Association estimated 11,000 exhibitors, buyers and media converged on the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) last week for the 57th International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST…
Schawbel Technologies, LLC Formed
William Schawbel, founder and owner of The Schawbel Corporation, announced the formation of a new business entity, Schawbel Technologies, LLC…
AR-15 Manufacturer Makes Key Industry Hires
Adams Arms has hired two new employees to its product development and sales departments…
Nordica USA Names Darling National Race Manager
Nordica USA announced today that former US Ski Team Coach Kyle Darling has joined the Nordica Team as the new National Race manager. He is responsible for further developing Nordica's position as the market leader in the Ski Racing community…
Wigwam Mills Offers Manufacturing Apprenticeships
Wigwam Mills, Inc. has partnered with a local technical college to offer apprenticeships that will hopefully attract more high school graduates into careers in manufacturing…
Everest Guides to Speak At Sherpa Adventure Gear’s OR Booth
Sherpa Adventure Gear invites Outdoor Retailer attendees to honor the Sherpas who lost their lives in a massive avalanche on Mt. Everest April 18 and join in a conversation about effecting meaningful change on Everest that values the Sherpa and Nepali tha
House Approves Amendment Banning Changes to Voluntary Recall Rules
The U.S. House passed late Tuesday Amendment 1094 to H.R. 5016, an amendment that stops the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) from making changes that many trade groups argue would greatly reduce legal protections afforded manufacturers who parti
Longstreth Sporting Goods Hires Softball Manager
Longstreth Sporting Goods hired Ali Lowe as softball manager…
Compass Diversified Nets $65.5 Million in Sale of Fox Factory Shares
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. (CODI) sold 4.5 million shares of its stock in Fox Factory Holding Co. (FOXF) for $65.5 million in another public offering of Fox's shares. The sale takes CODI's stake in FOX from 53 to 41 percent and CODI will
Outtech Adds New Sales Rep to Team
Outtech Inc had added Chris Ramrattan to its hunting division…
Zumiez’s Comps Up Slightly in June
Zumiez Inc.'s net sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2014 increased 11.1 percent to $65.3 million. It also increased its second-quarter guidance…
Osprey Packs Adds Midwest Rep
Osprey Packs Inc. has added Motion Representation to its bike market sales team in the Midwest…
Worldwide Golf Shops Becomes Exclusive Retail Partner of Global Golf Post
Worldwide Golf, the largest golf specialty retailer on the West Coast, has reached an agreement with the weekly, digital-only golf publication, Global Golf Post…
Shark Shield Opens U.S. Headquarters in Florida
After 12 years in the Australian market, Shark Shield, an electronic shark deterrent, announces the opening of its first U.S. base in Tampa Bay, FL…
FDRA Releases Footwear Production Code of Conduct
The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA), America's largest footwear trade association, released a comprehensive Footwear Production Code of Conduct. This Code was created to establish a common, baseline, code that will help drive unif
