GOA: Gun Owners on the Verge of Legislative Victory
After eight years of clashing with bureaucrats and congressional leadership opposed to gun rights, a resolution to the battle to repeal the National Park Service (NPS) gun ban appears close, according to a release by the Gun Owners of America…
Smith and Wesson to Pledge $75,000 for NRA Handbook
Smith & Wesson Corp. said recently the company has pledged $75,000 to the National Rifle Association (NRA) in support of the NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook. The donation will provide a three-year sponsorship of the handbook that reach
BoatU.S:3,400 Boaters Will Need Assistance This Weekend
This holiday weekend, BoatU.S. Towing Services is projecting that 3,400 recreational boaters and anglers nationwide will need some type of on-the-water assistance. The biggest reason why boaters will need a tow back to a marina or launch ramp is likely th
JD Sports Buys French Sports Retailer
JD Sports Fashion Plc, the U.K. sports fashion and footwear chain, has acquired sports retailer Chausport SA, based in Lille, France, for €8 million ($11.1 million) to enter the French market. Chausport was founded in 1980 and has 78 stores across France.
Adidas Group Names Chief Officers for Sales and Retail
Adidas Group announced new chief officers for sales and retail responsible for both adidas and Reebok. Effective July 1, Roland Auschel will assume the role of chief sales officer. Michael Stanier joined the adidas Group as chief retail officer on May 15.
Jim Tompkins to Leave New Balance in June
New Balance announced that Jim Tompkins, president and COO at New Balance, will depart the company in early June. Tompkins, who joined New Balance in 1984, assumed his current position in 1999…
Asics Corp. Sees Flat Bottom Line for Fiscal 2009
Asics Corporation posted a 7% increase in net consolidated revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, helped by continued gains in Japan and the U.S. and offset a bit by negative trends in Europe. Net income was slightly lower for the year, as a strong
Phoenix Footwear Widens Q1 Loss, Sales Down 35%
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. widened its loss from continuing operations in the first quarter to $2.7 million, or 33 cents a share, a loss of $500,000, or 5 cents, a year ago. Sales from continuing operations were $6.1 million, down 35% from $9.4 million
Shawn Neville Exits Boathouse Sports
Shawn Neville, former president of Footaction, has been named group vice president, retail information services for Avery Dennison, the office-supply and label manufacturer. Prior to joining Avery Dennison, Shawn served as chief executive officer and dire
Element 21 Year-to-Date Revenues Triple Over Last Year
Element 21 Golf Company generated Q3 revenue of $1.8 million, an increase of 322% compared to revenue of $0.6 million in the same period in fiscal 2008. The combined fiscal 2008 Q1, Q2 and Q3 revenues are $2.8 million, showing tripling in sales as compare
Patagonia Names Product PR Marketer
Patagonia, Inc. selected Jess Clayton as Product PR Marketer. Drawing upon her five-year tenure at Patagonia, Clayton will serve as the media’s contact for all issues related to Patagonia’s product line. Media requests for product samples, product placeme
NOC CEO to Testify Before House Committee on Small Business
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) President and CEO Sutton Bacon will testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business at Wednesday’s “Heroes of Small Business” hearing scheduled for 10am. At the hearing Bacon will discuss NOC’s $
Saks Reports Q1 Loss of $5.1M; Comps Plummet 27.6%
Saks Incorporated reported net loss for the first quarter ended May 2, 2009 was $5.1 million, or 4 cents per share. Excluding the after-tax loss from discontinued operations of $200,00 million, the company recorded a loss from continuing operations of $4.
CW-X Expands Marketing Campaign
Wacoal Sports Science Corp., which operates the CW-X performance apparel brand, announced details of an expanded advertising push including many interactive elements. CW-X print advertising will be seen in Inside Triathlon, Runner’s World, Shape, Triathle
Forzani Responds to Dissident Proxy Announcement
The Forzani Group Ltd. said it recommends that shareholders oppose plans announced late yesterday by Crescendo Partners to nominate its own slate of two directors for election to FGL's board of directors. Crescendo is a New York-based hedge fund…
