DU Working to Restore One of Waterfowl’s Top Migrating Rest Spots
A new $725,000 grant from the North American Wetlands Conservation Act will mean DU and its partners can provide more habitat for the huge annual migration back to the northern nesting grounds, according to a release by Ducks Unlimited…
Golf Rounds Tumble in February
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S. were down 21.6% in February 2010 compared to February 2009…
Pietzo Offers Full-Service e-Bike Fleet Program in Massachusetts
Hybrid e-bike marketer Pietzo launched a full-service program in Massachusetts aimed at helping corporations and universities launch bicycle commuting programs to fulfill their own sustainability goals….
China Losing Luster as Export Platform for Rest of Asia
Nearly 83% of 202 foreign manufacturers in China said that their primary motive for locating there was to access the Chinese marketplace, up from 71% two years ago, according to a recent survey. Yet the survey also shows fewer foreign manufacturers consid
EPA Releases BPA Action Plan
An action plan released this week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calls for adding bisphenol A (BPA) to the agency's list of chemicals of concern that are tested for their impact on the environment. The move comes as the Food & Dru
Shimano Bike Component Production Back to Full Capacity
Shimano has restored production of its bicycle components to full capacity to meet orders from bike makers, according to a report by Bloomberg. The news indicates that bike makers, which had cut shipments last year amid declining retail sales, sees busine
Batters Up USA Supports Inner-City Youth with $5,000 Grant
Batters Up USA announced a $5,000 grant from the Amon G. Carter Foundation. The money will help support the group's mission of increasing participation in recreational baseball/softball programs for boys and girls, particularly those in an inner-city
RECALL: Ardica Heated Jackets and Vests
About 2,600 jackets and vests from Ardica Technologies are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to co
Shakespeare Offers Fishing License Rebates
In a bid to increase participation among youth, adults and families, Shakespeare and Take Me Fishing have partnered to offer rebates on fishing licenses. Potential anglers that purchase $30 or more of eligible Shakespeare kits or combos and also purchase
Compass Diversified Acquires Liberty Safe and Security Products
Compass Diversified Holdings has acquired Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc., the maker of home and gun safes in North America. CODI paid approximately $70 million to purchase Liberty, funding the acquisition with drawings under CODI's revolvin
Callaway Launches MLB Home Run Promotion
Callaway Golf Company said that throughout the 2010 season, it will provide a full set of its new Diablo Edge golf clubs to any big league player who hits a home run that travels a distance of at least 470 feet…
Nfinity Sponsors Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League
Nfinity, the women's performance team sport company, announced its partnership with the Women's Blue Chip Basketball League, WBCBL…
Stephon Marbury Sued Over His Starbury Line
Stephon Marbury, a former New York Knicks basketball player, was sued by a sports-marketing agency claiming he owes it $214,990 in commissions for helping create a line of footwear and apparel, Starbury…
Ahnu Sponsors Blind Athlete Trevor Thomas
Ahnu Footwear will sponsor Trevor Thomas in his attempt to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the first ever Mexico-to-Canada endeavor by a blind athlete…
Michael Duffy Resigns as Kokatat’s Sales and Marketing Director
Kokatat, the 39-year old independent leading paddlewear and accessories company, announced sales and marketing director Michael Duffy's resignation…
