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…
Evans Steps Down at FLW Outdoors
FLW Outdoors said recently that Charlie Evans has stepped down as President and CEO. The announcement comes following a highly successful Forrest Wood Cup in Duluth, Ga., where Walmart announced a new long-term title sponsorship agreement and FLW Outdoors
Brownell Offers Gun Management eBook to Smaller Shops
By partnering with Coloseum, Brownells has said it will now be able to offer AIMI eBook Pro Firearms Management Software at a reduced rate that makes it very affordable for gunsmiths and gunshops to have an electronic “bound book”..
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…
Head N.V. Sales up 4.8% in First Half
Head N.V. reported that total net revenues increased by €5.5 million ($7.3mm), or 4.8%, to €120.0 million ($159.6mm) for the six months ended June 30, 2010 from €114.4 million ($152.7mm) in the comparable 2009 period. The increase was ma
Gildan Q3 Earnings Set Record
Gildan Activewear Inc. set a new earnings record in the third quarter ended July 4, as strong growth in Activewear unit sales and lower promotional activity in the U.S. distributor channel more than made up for impacts from the Haiti earthquake and flat s
Haiti Apparel Center Opens
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has opened the Haiti Apparel Center (HAC) to help Haiti grow its private sector workforce by training more than 2,000 professionals per year for the country's…
