Interbike Expands Interbike TV with New Video Partners
Interbike announced that a more robust Interbike video services program will be available to exhibitors, retailers and cycling enthusiasts worldwide during the upcoming 2009 Interbike Expo and OutDoor Demo…
National Trail Day Sees 47% Hike in Events
The American Hiking Society said 2009 was a record breaking year for its 17th annual National Trails Day (NTD) with a 47% increase in the number of events registered from 2008 to 2009…
Gaybo Ltd. To Distribute Wave Sport in the U.K.
Effective September 1, 2009, Gaybo Ltd., current licensee and distributor of Perception kayaks in the U.K., Ireland and Europe, is distributing Wave Sport kayaks in the U.K. Both Perception and Wave Sport are Confluence Watersports brands…
Teen Tennis Star’s Success a Boon for Adidas
Adidas AG indicated that revenue and traffic to its miadidas website have both surged five-fold due to the success of American teenager Melanie Oudin's performance at the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Oudin, 17, lost her match Wednesday night to ninth
Field and Stream Names Benelli’s Vinci Semi-auto “Best of the Best”
Benelli’s revolutionary new Vinci semi-auto shotgun has been selected for a Field & Stream “Best of the Best Award” in the shotgun category for 2009…
Report: Fewer Ducks Coming from Canada
This spring, for the first time ever, more total ducks, more puddle ducks, twice as many pintails and even more redheads settled on the U.S. side of the Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) than the Canadian side, according to a release by Delta Waterfowl…
Affliction Enters Footwear License
Affliction Holdings LLC, the rock 'n roll themed fashion brand, inked two licensing deals with Evolutions Footwear and August Accessories. Evolutions will develop a line of boots, sandals, athletic and sport-casual shoes under the Affliction label, t
McLallen Named Chairman of the Board, Freedom Group
Freedom Group, Inc. said the Board of Directors has named Walter (Wally) McLallen as Chairman of the Board. Having served on the Board of Directors since May 2007, McLallen has been instrumental in assembling the largest firearms manufacturer with a world
Aimpoint Wins Army Contract for Optical Sights
Aimpoint, a manufacturer of electronic red dot sighting technology, has been awarded a new contract from the US Army for supply of up to 565,783 M68 Close Combat Optic rifle sights…
Senate Votes to Confirm Hunting Opponent as Head of OIRA
Recently, the U.S. Senate voted to end debate on the nomination of one of the most outspoken animal rights, anti-hunting, and anti- Second Amendment individuals to a high government position, accorsing to a release by the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (U
Costco’s Comps Dip 2% In August
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported same-store sales slipped 2% in August. Lower gas prices and the stronger dollar weighed on results. Excluding both items, same-store sales gained 2% for the month…
OBIT: Melvin Olshansky, Maurice Sporting Goods
Melvin A. Olshansky, the chairman of Maurice Sporting Goods in Northbrook, IL, died on Aug 29 at the age of 74, according to The Chicago Tribune. He had been hospitalized for several months with a number of maladies, including respiratory problems and kid
Macy’s Same-Store Sales Down 8.1% in August
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.543 billion for the four weeks ended Aug. 29, 2009, a decrease of 8.5% compared with total sales of $1.686 billion in the year-ago period. On a same-store basis, sales were down 8.1%…
Stein Mart’s August Comps Fall 8.9%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable-store sales fell 8.9% in August while total sales declined 12.3% to $76.1 million from $86.8 million…
Bon-Ton’s Comps Decrease 5.1% in August
The Bon-Ton Stores reported comparable store sales for the four weeks ended August 29 decreased 5.1% compared with the prior year period. Total sales for the four weeks decreased 4.8% to $197.0 million compared with $207.1 million for the prior year perio
