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…
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…
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
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
SKINS and USA Cycling Form Apparel Partnership
SKINS and USA Cycling jointly announced the upgrade of their partnership agreement in order to equip the athletes of USA Cycling. Beginning in February 2010, SKINS will provide its full range of competitive cycling apparel to USA Cycling athletes across t
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
Usain Bolt Dismisses $100MM Contract by Chinese Firm
The management team of World and Olympics triple gold medalist Usain Bolt has disassociated itself from a statement attributed to Ajani Williams representing Anza Marketing Group (AMG) on a multimillion-US-dollar deal reportedly offered to the sprint sens
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
GSI Commerce Signs European E-commerce Partner
GSI Commerce Inc. announced a long-term partnership with IC Companys, the Denmark-based, multichannel fashion group. IC Companys consists of 11 fashion apparel brands including Peak Performance, InWear, and Matinique, with stores in 16 countries across As
Bravo Sports Partners with Seabreeze Products
Bravo Sports announced an exclusive partnership with Seabreeze Products. Effective immediately, Bravo Sports will manufacture and distribute Beach Pockets and the Beach Pockets Umbrella, Seabreeze's top-selling products…
