SIA to Offer On-Site Childcare Services
SIA plans to offer on-site childcare services during the 2010 SIA Snow Show (January 28-31, 2010) at the Colorado Convention Center…
Chris Lowe to Head Eastern Sales for Cascade Designs
Cascade Designs, Inc. added Chris Lowe to the sales management team. Lowe will manage and support the sales efforts for Therm-a-Rest, MSR, SealLine and Platypus brand products in the eastern U.S. region. Lowe was the former national sales manager for Ex O
Outdoor Alliance Hires Backbone Media
Outdoor Alliance has retained Backbone Media to handle its public relations efforts. Effective immediately, Outdoor Alliance will partner with Backbone to oversee media communications and promotion of its policy platforms…
REI Reduces Environmental Footprint through Energy Investments
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) announced multiple stewardship investments the co-op is integrating in 2009 to further reduce its impacts on the environment. These strategic efforts focus on solar energy, renewable power sources and energy reduction me
Outdoor Retailer Creates Tribal Gathering Areas and Events
The Outdoor Retailer trade show said it continues to develop business community centers for specific segments in the active outdoor marketplace, concentrating energy in zones with like-minded exhibitors, advocacy groups, endemic media, dealer activities a
NRA: 2/3 of State Attorneys General File Amicus Brief Supporting 2nd Amendment Incorporation
Two-thirds of the nation’s attorneys general have filed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in the case of NRA v. Chicago and hold that the Second Amendment applies to state and local governments through the Due Process Claus
CCRKBA Responds to Poll Suggesting Americans Fear Gun Control
A new Rasmussen poll reveals that 57% of American citizens believe gun sales are up over the past several months because of widespread fears that the government will tighten restrictions on gun ownership, according to a release by the Citizens Committe fo
USPSA Approves SandW MandP Pro Series Pistols for Production Division Competition
The U.S. Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) said the Smith & Wesson Pro Series M&P pistol has been approved for competition in the Production Division…
Don Snyder to Retire from NSSA/NSCA
Don Snyder, executive director of the National Skeet Shooting Association and National Sporting Clays Association, has announced his intention to retire during the 2010 shooting year…
Maverik Showtime Lacrosse Returns for Second Year
Maverik Lacrosse said its second annual Maverik Showtime Lacrosse – “National Recruiting Spotlight” is scheduled to start on July 13th and run through July 16th at the campus of Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, CT…
Maverik Showtime Lacrosse Returns for Second Year
Maverik Lacrosse said its second annual Maverik Showtime Lacrosse – “National Recruiting Spotlight” is scheduled to start on July 13th and run through July 16th at the campus of Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, CT…
JJB Sports Looking to Raise Capital
JJB Sports, the U.K. sports retailer, is considering selling new shares as one of “a range of possible options” to provide more cash for the group…
Former Crocs CEO Leaves Board
Crocs Inc.’s former CEO has resigned from the company’s board of directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Snyder left the board for personal reasons and not because of any disagreement with the company…
Klip America Names General Manager
Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl and Boris Becker tennis equipment, bags and accessories, appointed Brian Dillman to the newly-created position of general manager of Klip America, effective July 1. Dillman will establish a Midwest office an
Acushnet Co. to Cut 77 Positions
Acushnet Co., the maker of Titleist golf balls, will reduce its work force at its distribution center and two local ball plants by 77 positions, company officials told the Standard Times of New Bedford…
