GSI Commerce’s EVP Resigns
GSI Commerce, Inc. said in a 8K filing that on May 19, 2010, Stephen Gold, executive vice president, chief information officer and corporate chief technology officer resigned from the company, effective May 21, 2010…
Nike Announces Strategic Management Changes
Nike Inc. announced a number of key promotions across the organization. Among the management changes, global brand and general management veteran Joaquin Hidalgo became vice president of emerging markets reporting to president of Nike global operations, G
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
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…
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
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.
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…
B.C. and Ontario Convert to New Sales Tax Systems July 1
Brands selling in British Columbia and Ontario need to be aware that the provinces are converting to a harmonized sales tax system July 1, that will affect the way sales taxes are levied and remitted. The change will raise the sales tax on bicycles from 5
Adams Golf Profits Quadruple on 5% Sales Decline
Adams Golf said that while sales slipped 5% in the first quarter, it ended the period with more than three times the open orders as a year earlier – largely because specialty retailers boosted orders amid limited availability from other vendors…
Gear For Sports Enters High School Market
Gear For Sports, the supplier in the U.S. of customized sportswear for the collegiate market place, is now servicing the high school market…
Warnaco Announces Share Repurchase Program
The Warnaco Group, Inc., the parent of Speedo, announced that its Board of Directors approved a new multi-year five million share repurchase program…
