ATK Wins $5.8 Million Contract to Supply Ammo to the Crane Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center
Alliant Techsystems has received a $5.8 million contract for ammunition from the Crane Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center…
Mark Kresser Named New NASGW President
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) announces shooting industry veteran Mark Kresser has been selected as the organization's new president…
Arc’teryx Appoints Director of International Sales
Arc'teryx Equipment Inc. promoted John Irvine to director of international sales. Irvine has been behind the company's sports marketing efforts since 2003 and leaves his post as global sports marketing manager…
SIA: SnowSports Sales Up 10% from August to October
Snow sports sales rose 12% in unit sales and 10% in dollar sales from August through October, compared to the same period in 2008, according to the SnowSports Industries America Retail Audit released Wednesday. The report said inventories at specialty sto
Joe’s Sports Finds Online Partner
UFA Co-operative Ltd., the Canadian firm that acquired 15 Sportsman's Warehouse stores last year, bought the domain names for JoesSports.com and GIJoes.com in bankruptcy court two months ago and has quietly been operating the joessports.com e-commerc
Backcountry.com Donates Gear for ‘Gear to Grow’ Pilot Program
This week, Backcountry.com donated $12,000 of high-quality outdoor gear in continued support of the start-up phase of Pacific Mountain Institute’s new Gear to Grow project. This is the second sizable gear donation to the project in as many months an
REI Foundation Establishes Mary Anderson Legacy Grant
The REI Foundation, a nonprofit organization supported by REI, has established the Mary Anderson Legacy Grant in celebration of the company co-founder’s 100th birthday. The Foundation will award the first $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant in 2010 i
Nike Secures Deal for Texas High Schools
Nike is partnering with the University Interscholastic League in Texas to be the official brand of choice for uniforms, apparel, and footwear for the state. This marks the first time Nike has partnered with a statewide organization for uniforms, apparel a
UST Mamiya Retains PR, Media Services Firm
UST Mamiya, a manufacturer of graphite golf-club shafts, said it has retained Buffalo Communications to provide publicity and media-relations services…
NPS Names New Congressional Liaison
Don Hellmann has been named the National Park Service Assistant Director for Legislative and Congressional Affairs. His appointment as the agency’s top liaison to the United States Senate and House of Representatives starts immediately…
Performance Bicycle Introduces Complete Home Delivery
Performance Bicycle, the specialty bike chain, has introduced Spin Doctor Pro Bike Build, a complete home delivery service that ships bikes direct to the front door, professionally assembled…
Kelty Starts Selling Direct at Revamped Website
Kelty threw the switch on its redesigned website www.Kelty.com, which will allow consumers to buy directly from the brand for the first time. The site will give outdoor enthusiasts the ability to purchase equipment directly from a selection of five other
Salomon Snowboards Names Marketing Coordinator
Salomon Snowboards hired Kevin Stevenson to fill a newly created marketing coordinator position. Stevenson joins Salomon with an extensive background in both marketing and sales within the snowboard industry, most recently with Nike Snowboarding…
Mueller Launches Earth-Friendly Line of Braces and Supports
Mueller Sports Medicine has introduced a line of athletic braces and supports made primarily from recycled plastic bottles and other recycled substances. Called Mueller Green, the new products also feature a core made from non-petroleum-based materials…
K-Swiss Opens First U.S. Running Store
K-Swiss has opened its first U.S.-based running retail store in Santa Monica, CA. The new store will leverage the brand's presence leading up to and during the LA Marathon in March 2010 as the race's official footwear and apparel sponsor…
