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
Hart Skis Relocates to Ogden, Utah
Wayzata, MN-based Hart Skis has become the latest snowsports company to relocate its U.S. headquarters to Ogden, Utah. The 55-year-old ski maker confirmed it is relocating to the city, which is already home to Amer Sports, Descente North America, Nidecker
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
NRA Challenges Semi-Auto Ban Referendum in Illinois
The NRA said it is backing a protest filed with the Electoral Board in Cook County, Illinois, in response to a petition to ban the sale of semi-automatic firearms across the state…
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
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…
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…
Sam Cook to Leave Tecnica USA for Prince Sports
After 18 years at Tecnica USA, Sam Cook will take a new position with Prince Sports as general manager of the U.S. and Canada, effective Sept. 1, 2010. Cook has been President of the Tecnica/Blizzard division of Tecnica Group USA since 2008…
REI Expanding in Southern California
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc plans to open a new store in Santa Barbara, CA and relocate its current location in Santa Ana, Calif. to The Market Place in Tustin, CA…
Timberland to Expand Green Index to All Footwear by 2012
The Timberland Company plans to expand its “Green Index” to all its footwear by 2012, according to a report by the Associated Press…
