MBT Appoints North American Managing Director
MBT has hired Paul Grimble as the North American Managing Director. Grimble’s background includes many years of training at Clark’s in the UK, and leadership of the Ecco brand and business in the U.S…
CPSC Issues Guidance on New Tracking Label Requirement
The Commissioners of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have unanimously approved a draft ‘Statement of Policy’ to clarify the new tracking label requirements included in Section 103 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (“CPSIA”)…
OIA Expresses Concern About New Paddlesports Show
In response to the recent announcement by Canoe & Kayak Magazine about its new paddlesports trade show slated for September in Minneapolis, MN, Frank Hugelmeyer, president of Outdoor Industry Association and Joe Flynn, vice president of Nielsen's Spo
Burgess Welcomes New Partner and Senior Marcom Manager
Laura Burgess Marketing, LLC, public relations and marketing communications for the law enforcement, tactical, military, and shooting sports markets, announced the addition of Eric Burgess, Co-Owner and Partner, and Ashley Burgess, Senior MARCOM Manager,
Gunslick Is Now Gunslick Pro
Gunslick, known for its specialized gun cleaning solutions and easy-to-use tools, is adding “Pro” to its name, packaging and marketing materials to “better reflect the true strength and consumer perception of the brand.” This running change will be accomp
Columbia to Open Store in Frankfurt’s Zeil Strasse
Columbia Sportswear Company has announced the upcoming opening of a new Columbia-branded store to be located in the heart of Frankfurt's famous Zeil Strasse, in the recently opened My Zeil shopping centre. The new store, which will occupy 325 square
Amazon.com to Acquire Zappos.com
Amazon.com, Inc. said it has reached an agreement to acquire Zappos.com, Inc. for roughly $840 million in stock and cash. The acquisition would increase Amazon's already considerable purchasing power with outdoor and athletic apparel and footwear bra
Jarden Reports Q2 Sales Down 6.6%; Cost Cutting Boosts Cash Flow
Jarden Corporation reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. For the three months ended June 30, 2009, net sales decreased 6.6% to $1.3 billion compared to $1.4 billion for the same period in the previous year. Appr
Skechers Q2 Sales Fall 15.7%; Margins Take Significant Hit
Skechers USA, Inc. said sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 were $299.0 million, down 15.7% from sales of $354.6 million a year ago. Net loss was $5.9 million compared to net earnings in the second quarter of 2008 of $14.6 million…
PacSun Updates Q2 Guidance; Expects Sales Decrease
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. updated earnings expectations for the second quarter of fiscal 2009, announcing same-store sales for the second quarter are projected to decrease by approximately 24% versus original expectations of negative 17% to 20%.
WildComm and TGV Partners Acquirer Horton Archery
Gregg Ritz’ Wild Communications and the private equity firm TGV Partners have announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Horton Archery, a producer of crossbows and archery equipment…
ATK to Repurchase 2.75% Convertible Notes Due 2024, Upon the Election of Holders
Alliant Techsystems said holders of its 2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024 have the right to surrender their notes for repurchase as of July 20. Each holder of the notes has the right to require ATK to repurchase all or a portion of such
Survey: Hunters Still Rely Primarily on Magazines for Hunting Info
In 2008, anglers, hunters and shooters were asked which media they prefer for fishing, hunting, or shooting information. Magazines were proved the most popular media choice for Angler information, according to last year’s AnglerSurvey results…
Bushnell and Leica Camera Reach Hydrophobic Coatings Agreement
Bushnell Outdoor Products, Inc. has settled a patent dispute with respect to its patented RainGuard®\ lens coating technology (U.S. Patent numbers 6,906,862, 6,816,310 and 6,542,302) with Leica Camera AG. Leica Cameras AG is a global company manufacturing
Dick’s SG Pays Fine for Allegedly Overcharging Customers
Dick's Sporting Goods has agreed to pay $23,665 in fines and fees for overcharging customers in Wisconsin, according to the Green Bay Press Gazette…
