NRF Urges Vermont Governor to Sign Swipe Fee Bill
The National Retail Federation urged Vermont Governor Jim Douglas to sign legislation passed this week that would make it easier for merchants to give a discount to customers who pay by cash, check or debit card rather than credit card…
Under Armour Hires E-Commerce Head
Under Armour appointed John Rogers, who most recently was vice president of multi-channel marketing at Orvis Co., as its head of e-commerce business…
Sport Supply’s Q3 Revenues Increase 2.8%
Sport Supply Group, Inc. reported sales increased 2.8% in the third quarter ended March 31, to $65.5 million from $63.7 million a year ago. Net Income decreases 8.5% to $3.2 million, or 25 cents a share, from $3.5 million, or 26 cents, in prior year perio
Cabela’s Plans New Stores in Springfield, OR and Allen, TX
Cabela's Inc. has announced plans to open new retail locations in Springfield, OR and Allen, TX…
Leupold Becomes NRA Foundation Annual Meeting Events Sponsor
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., America’s Optics Authority, has shown its support for the Second Amendment and The NRA Foundation by becoming the Official Event Sponsor of the 2010 NRA Foundation Annual Meeting Auctions, held May 13-14, at the Charlotte Co
Crocs Returns to Profitability on 24% Revenue Gain
Crocs, Inc. reported first-quarter revenues jumped 23.7% to $166.9 million compared to revenue of $134.9 million in the year ago period. First quarter 2010 net income was $5.7 million, or 7 cents a share, compared to a loss of $22.4 million, or 27 cents,
FWS Taps Assistant Director for International Affairs
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Acting Director Rowan Gould announced the selection of Teiko Saito as the Service’s assistant director for International Affairs…
Johnson Outdoors Sells Lendal to British Adventurer
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has sold its Lendal paddle business as part of a comprehensive overhaul of its watercraft business. The Lendal brand and all of its assets were acquired by Celtic Paddles LTD, owned and operated by Nigel Dennis, renowned sea kayak ad
NWTF Makes Grants to Help People With Disabilities
The National Wild Turkey Federation, through its Wheelin' Sportsmen NWTF outreach program, said it has donated $26,750 in grants to six projects in the U.S. to help people with disabilities get involved in the outdoors…
Shimano Reinvests in Ironman Events
Shimano, the world’s largest manufacturer of bicycle components, announced its re-investment in the sport of triathlon with its official global sponsorship of Ironman and 70.3 events in 2010…
Outdoor Channel Reports Q1 Sales Up 5.0%
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. said revenues were up 5.0% for the three month period ended March 31, 2010 due largely to the acquisition of Winnercomm Inc…
Spyder Hires PR Firm
Spyder Active Sports has appointed Akimbo Communications to oversee the company's media relations and social media campaigns…
Jones Apparel Acquires Stuart Weitzman
Jones Apparel Group Inc. agreed to buy 55% of Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC, a high-end women's footwear and accessories maker, for about $180 million…
Gaiam Sees 11.2% Surge in Q1 Sales
Gaiam Inc.'s net revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 increased 11.2% to $62.2 million from $55.9 million recorded in the same quarter last year…
Dorel’s Q1 Cycling Profits Grow as it Adds IBDs
Dorel Industries Inc. added a record number of independent bike dealers, or IDBs, in the first quarter, but said it was largely a recovery at its mass merchant business that drove record sales and profits at its Recreation/Leisure segment…
