Supreme Court to Hear McDonald v. Chicago – Monumental 2nd Amendment Case
The Supreme Court's decision has decided to hear the landmark Second Amendment case of McDonald v. Chicago, according to several sources including the National Rifle Association…
First Fidelity Reserve to Sponsor 2010 NRA Bianchi Cup
First Fidelity Reserve will expand their NRA sponsorship by becoming a major sponsor of the NRA National Action Pistol Championship, also known as the NRA Bianchi Cup, set to take place in Columbia, MO from May 26-29, 2010. FFR was also the sponsor of the
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear New 2nd Amendment Case
We have just received word that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case on the individual rights of gun owners, according to a release by the Buckeye Firearms Association…
Friends of NRA Surpasses $100K In Online Ticket Sales
Beginning in 2009, the National Rifle Association’s Friends of NRA banquets program has allowed the public to purchase its tickets online. With a growing number of banquet attendees becoming more technologically savvy and the ever-increasing amount
VanDam Joins Humminbird Team
Kevin VanDam is now an official member of the Humminbird Pro Team and will compete in tournaments using the very latest in marine electronics technology…
New Balance Celebrates 20 Years Supporting Breast Cancer Research
New Balance will debut a comprehensive marketing program to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure…
Fila Sponsors Sony Ericsson Championships – Doha
Fila has signed a new deal as the official tennis clothing and footwear partner of the 2009 Sony Ericsson Championships – Doha. Taking place in Qatar from Oct. 27 to 1st Nov. 1, the Championships is the year-end event for the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour…
Dorel Acquires U.K. Distributor of Mongoose and GT Brands
Dorel Industries Inc. has acquired assets of UK-based Hot Wheels and Circle Bikes, UK's distributors of the Mongoose and GT brands. This latest purchase is in line with Dorel's aggressive growth strategy of its Recreational/Leisure segment and i
Nike Quits Board of U.S. Chamber
Nike said it would resign from the board of the United States Chamber of Commerce, becoming the latest company to break with the group over climate policy. Nike said, however, that it would remain a member of the chamber, unlike three large utilities — Pa
KEEN Sponsors 350.org’s River of Action Event
KEEN Inc. announced its sponsorship of the River of Action which will take place in Portland, Oregon, on October 24, 2009. River of Action is part of the International Day of Climate Change, an initiative of the nonprofit 350.org, which aims to bring atte
True Temper Sports to Restructure Debt
True Temper Sports Inc. has agreed to a debt restructuring with its lenders. The deal would include a prepackaged bankruptcy filing and around $70 million in new equity funding. The Memphis, Tenn.-based maker of golf shafts and other sports equipment said
Nike Denies it Re-Signed Michael Vick
Nike Inc. is denying a report that it signed Michael Vick to an endorsement contract. The Associated Press had said that the endorsement deal was announced during a panel discussion at the Sports Sponsorship Symposium by Michael Principe, the managing dir
K-Swiss to Sponsor Los Angeles Marathon
The Los Angeles Marathon announced that K-Swiss has agreed to a multi-year agreement to become the marathon's official footwear and apparel partner…
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…
