Federal Grants Available for Shooting Range Projects
Shooting clubs and range operators have until June 30 to apply for federally funded grants that can be used to construct, maintain or expand public shooting-range facilities in Washington state…
Smith and Wesson Names VP of Military Programs
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., named Retired Navy Commander David P. Holt as Vice President of Military Programs. Holt will be responsible for all of Smith & Wesson's United States military programs, busin
Garmin’s Outdoor/Fitness Q1 Sales Climb 13%
Garmin Ltd. reported outdoor/fitness segment revenue increased 13% to $80 million in first quarter 2009 due to ongoing channel penetration and market share gains of its fitness products. But weakness in its automotive segment sent overall sales down 34% t
USSA Makes Personnel Moves
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) announces three staff changes at its National Headquarters in Columbus, OH. Senior Vice President, Rick Story, 56, has announced his retirement after 28 years of service. He was USSA's longest-serving executi
Zeiss Optics Partners With The Evans Group
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, a manufacturer of binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes and opto-electronics products, has signed The Evans Group as its national sales agency, effective June 1. The company said this this move is a key milestone in the implem
GSI Commerce and New York and Company Extend E-Commerce Agreement to 2013
GSI Commerce Inc. has announced a multiyear extension of its e-commerce agreement with New York & Company, a specialty retailer of women's apparel. Under the agreement, which runs to 2013, GSI will continue to provide New York & Company with fulfillm
3N2 Signs Galindo as Endorser
3N2, the baseball and softball cleats manufacturer, has come to terms on a multi-year endorsement deal with National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) All-Star and Olympic silver medalist Vicky Galindo. As an official spokesperson, Galindo will endorse 3N2’s full fastp
Golfsmith Q1 Revenues Drop 13.5%; Loss Slightly Narrowed
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported net revenues declined 13.5% in the first quarter to $68.8 million from $79.2 million a year ago. The decline reflected an 11.7% decrease in comparable store sales and a 24.8% decrease in revenues from its di
Antigua Golf Renews Sponsorship Of Antigua Triple Play Championship
The Antigua Group, Inc. has renewed its sponsorship of the Antigua Triple Play Championship with the Southern California Section of the PGA of America (SCSPGA)…
K2 Snowboarding Names Global Marketing Mgr.
K2 Snowboarding announced that Steve Metcalf is joining its team as Global Marketing Manager. Metcalf was formerly brand director and film producer for Aspen/Snowmass, one of the world’s most recognized mountain resorts…
Terry Precision Cycling Sold to Former Vermont Teddy Bear CEO
Former President and CEO of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Elisabeth Robert, has acquired a majority interest in Terry Precision Cycling, the women’s cycling company. Terry’s founder Georgena Terry and Vice President of Marketing Paula Dyba will remain a
Iconix’s Q1 Revenues Down 9%; Raises 2009 Guidance
Iconix Brand Group, Inc., the owner and licensor of Starter, Danskin, OP and numerous other fashion brands, reported revenue for the first quarter of 2009 was approximately $50.5 million, a 9% decrease as compared to approximately $55.7 million in the fir
West 49 Rejects Adrenalina’s Takeover Offer
West 49 Inc. said its board of directors has unanimously rejected the unsolicited proposal from Adrenalina “as it does not believe that pursuing Adrenalina’s proposal is in the best interests of West 49 Inc. or its shareholders.” The board of directors no
Gotcha Launches Interactive Website
Gotcha, the action sports brands owned by Perry Ellis International, Inc., launched a new interactive website filled with bigger and better features, inspired graphics, and action imagery. The site will continue to provide regularly updated original conte
KEEN Expands Distribution to Mexico Through Partnership with Deportes Martí
KEEN Inc. has partnered with sports specialty retailer Deportes Martí, making the KEEN brand available in Mexico for the first time. Deportes Marti is the exclusive retail partner for the KEEN brand in Mexico for 2009. The retailer is the largest sports s
