Weby Corp Wants to Become ‘Zappos’ of Outdoor Inudstry
Weby Corp outdoor retailer launches its first niche category site www.Riflescopes.Webyshops.com. The site, which sells riflescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, laser rangefinders, night vision, dog training collars, flashlights, trail cameras and other o
Renminibi’s Float Will Have Minimal Impact on Hanesbrands
Hanesbrands Inc. said that China’s decision to allow fluctuation of the Renminbi/yuan currency value will not have a material effect on company performance and will not alter the company’s global supply chain advantages, including its East Asi
Total Apparel Group to Issue Financial Update
Total Apparel Group, Inc., the FIFA licensor as well as holder of the the master licensee for the Kappa and Robe Di Kappa brands in the U.S. and Canada, expects to have the audit of its financial statements completed and filed with the SEC by July 31, 20
Finish Line’s Profits Surge on 11% Comp Advance
The Finish Line, Inc. reported sales climbed 9.0% in its first quarter ended May 29, to $282.4 million from $259.1 million a year ago. Comps climbed 10.9% compared to a 3.9% decline for the same period a year ago. Income from continuing operations signifi
Merrell to Introduce Barefoot Footwear for Spring/Summer 2011
Merrell plans to enter the barefoot category through an exclusive collaboration with Vibram, well known Five Fingers barefoot concept…
Improvements Draw 25 New Paddlesports Vendors to OR
More than 25 new paddlesports brands have decided to exhibit at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market thanks to collaboration between the trade show and the Paddle Advisory Council…
Authentic Brands Group Names President and COO
Authentic Brands Group, LLC appointed Perry Wolfman as president and chief operating officer…
Heelys Launches the Hx2
Heelys, Inc. announces the North American launch of the Hx2. The Hx2 has two removable wheels in each shoe…
Perry Ellis to Bring Accessories Business In-House
Perry Ellis International Inc. is bringing its men's accessories business in-house after ending its licensing agreement with Westport Corp. to maker men's wallets, gift sets, bags and other accessories…
CSF: Recreational Fishing Facing Disastrous Closures
The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) briefed members of Congress earlier this week on two simultaneous disasters impacting recreational fishing caused by the effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the total closure of substantia
QDMA Announces Partnership With Legacy Quest Outdoors
Legacy Quest Outdoors, LLC has become the newest National Corporate Partner of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA). Legacy Quest Outdoors, LLC is the inventor of the Second Generation Hybrid Home™…
Saucony Becomes Official Sponsor of 2010 Commonwealth Triathlon Series
Saucony has signed on as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the 2010 Commonwealth Triathlon Series, the leading sprint distance series in New England…
UGG Combats Counterfeiters in Australia
Deckers Outdoor said criminal sentences for a ring of Australian counterfeiters of UGG boots will be handed down on or around June 18th, 2010…
NSSF: May NICS Checks Slip 0.6% from ’09; 2nd Highest May Ever
The National Shooting Sports Foundation announced data released by the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,016,876 checks in May 2010, ranking the month the second highest May for most NICS checks…
FWS: $35.7 Million for Refuge Acquisitions and Wetlands Grants for Migratory Birds
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said recently the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has approved a total of $35.7 million for refuge acquisitions and wetlands grants for migratory birds — $30.4 million in federal funding for grants to conserve
