Obama Officials to Launch AGO Listening Sessions June 2 in Montana
Obama administration officials will be in Bozeman, Helena and Missoula, Montana on June 2 to launch the “listening tour” component of the America’s Great Outdoors (AGO) initiative, according to Outdoor Industry Association…
Cannondale and Bosch Target Electric Drive Market
Cannondale has teamed with German auto parts and consumer goods giant Bosch to become a leader in providing high performance electric drives for eBike, a rapidly growing segment in Europe…
Hibbett Sports Q1 Net Surges on 15% Comp Sales Gain
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported net sales increased 17.0% to $184.5 million for the 13-week period ended May 1, compared with $157.7 million for the prior-year quarter. Comparable store sales increased 14.5% for the period. Net income for the first quarter
Wolverine’s Outdoor Group Invests in Product Development Team
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. named former Hi-Tec product developer Hy Rosario as VP Product Development for its Merrell Men’s line, rounding out a series of appointments it said would bolster its Merrell, Chaco and Patagonia brands ahead of the Spring 2
Everglades Foundation: Oil Spill Threatens Everglades Sport Fishing Industry
According to a release by the Everglades Foundations, Inc., if the expanding Gulf oil spill cannot be contained, South Florida stands to lose a significant portion of the $1.2 billion a year in economic activity generated by recreational, or “sport” fishi
Rep. Ellsworth Introduces Amendment to Address Resale of Once-Fired Small Arms Cartridge Cases
According to a release by the NRA, an amendment was added to the House Armed Services Committee’s National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5136) that will ensure serviceable and once-fired small arms cartridge cases are available for commercial sale
NSSF: Grants Fuel Growth in Collegiate Target Shooting
Last year, National Shooting Sports Foundation began providing grants through its Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative to support the development of varsity teams for those students interested in competition and create clubs for students interested in th
FWS Grants Nearly $5 Million to Help Imperiled Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that nearly $5 million in grants will be going to six state fish and wildlife agencies to help conserve and recover Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) through the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Com
Perry Ellis’s Q1 Earnings Increase Two-Fold
Perry Ellis International reported earnings more than doubled in the first quarter to $11.2 million, or 81 cents a share, from $5.8 million, or 46 cents, a year ago. Total revenues were $220.3 million compared to $220.0 million reported in the prior year
Williams Named New NWTF Marketing Director
The National Wild Turkey Federation has named Cindy Williams of Saluda, SC as its new marketing manager. In her new role, Williams will oversee activities for the NWTF including marketing NWTF partners, licensees and special sales programs…
Vail Resorts to Invest up to $85M in 2010 Improving Resorts
Vail Resorts anticipates spending $75-85 million in calendar 2010 on capital projects for its mountain and lodging businesses, that include some of the best known winer resorts in the Western United States…
Regan, Cooper Join TRCP Board
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership said Ron Regan and George Cooper have joined the board of directors of the national sportsmen-conservation group.
Mattingly Sports to Hold Baseball Camps
Mattingly Sports, the baseball and softball equipment company founded by MLB legend Don Mattingly, will be offering a series of instructional youth baseball and baseball/softball combination camps around the country this summer…
Confluence Watersports Makes Changes to Marcomm Team
Confluence Watersports has expanded its marketing department, allowing for an intensified focus on social media efforts for each of its brands. Confluence Watersports marketing communications operation now spans seven websites, three branded communities,
Crosman Announces European Distribution Center
Crosman Corporation said it will use a third party distributor and, rather than locating in Ireland, will establish its European hub in the Netherlands, where it will distribute goods to customers in Europe and in the UK…
