Yue Yuen Revenues Gain 4.8% in Nine Months
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited reported sales for the nine months ended June 30 rose 4.8% to $3.8 billion. Profits decreased year on year by 17.2% to $362.8 million. Excluding non-recurring items, recurring profit attributable to equity hold
Golf Rounds Down 1% in August
Golf rounds in the U.S. were down 1.0% for the month of August 2009 compared to August 2008 and are flat on a YTD basis, according to Datatech…
Christie Communications Announces Hires
ChristieCommunications, a global, full service public relations, marketing, branding and advertising agency, has announced the hiring of Andreana Lee, Andrea Welch, and John Gilkey as the communication manager and Business Development Assistants, respectf
Kohl’s to Open 30 Stores in California
Kohl's will open 35 new stores in former Mervyns locations on Sept. 30, including 30 in California. The department store chain currently only has 91 stores in the state, and many of them are in outlying suburbs…
Brooks to Sponsor Rock ‘n Roll Marathon Series
Brooks Sports has reached an exclusive and multi-year agreement with The Competitor Group to become the official footwear and apparel partner of the Rock 'n Roll Marathon Series beginning in Spring 2010. Currently, New Balance is the footwear sponsor
Obit: Jeff Simonoff, Founder of EORA
Sunday night Jeff Simonoff, the founding member of the Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) passed away. This has come as a shock to everyone as Jeff’s health had improved recently. Jeff is survived by his wife Sue and two children, Lawrence and
Grants Spur More than $5M in Conservation Action to Benefit the Gulf of Maine
The U.S. Attorney for Maine and the U.S. Coast Guard have announced 14 new grants totaling $1.9 to promote the health of the Gulf of Maine. These awards are bolstered by an additional $3.4 million raised by recipients, bringing to $5.3 million the total c
Outdoor Foundation Releases New Report on Participation in Outdoor Recreation
In 2008, American participation in outdoor recreation was marked by encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities as well as continuing, though less dramatic, declines in youth participation, according to a new report, the 2009 Outdo
SGS Adds CPSIA Testing to Global Bicycle Testing Services
SGS Consumer Testing Services has expanded its bicycle and bicycle accessories testing services to include testing for the presence of lead in paint and surface coatings in accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008..
Beretta USA Steps Up Law Enforcement Sales Presence
Beretta U.S.A. revealed full details of its revamped law enforcement sales force. In 2008, Beretta U.S.A. had five employees dedicated to direct sales to law enforcement agencies, dealers and distributors. With its reorganized structure, the number of sal
GE Capital Co-Leads $200 Million Loan for Quiksilver
GE Capital, Corporate Retail Finance said it acted as collateral agent on a $200 million asset-based credit facility for Quiksilver. The loan, which was previously announced by the company, will be used for working capital needs. GE Capital Markets served
Title Nine Relaunches Website, Opening Two Stores
Title Nine, the active women's catalog and retailer, has launched a new website. The company will also soon be opening its 14th and 15h store in Madison, WI and Edina, MN…
Paha Que’ Inks Distribution Deal with Green Supply
Paha Que’ Wilderness, Inc. entered into a long-term exclusive distribution agreement with Green Supply, a distributor of sporting goods equipment based in Vandalia, MO. Under the terms of the agreement, Green Supply will have exclusive sourcing and
Gander Mountain Names Director of Digital Media
Gander Mountain has named Bill Hagerott as the director of digital media. Hagerott will oversee the direction of all online programs including web site design, usability and development for GanderMountain.com, Overtons.com and ConsumersMarine.com…
Hanesbrands Inc. Partners with Mount Everest Expedition
Hanesbrands Inc. said its Champion and Duofold apparel brands will be used by an expedition team that plans to climb Mount Everest next spring. Leading the expedition will be Jamie Clarke, who has climbed the highest mountain peaks on all seven continents
