American Fly Fishing Trade Association Hires Communications Director
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) has hired a Communications Director to effectively message to members and the general public to further AFFTAfs mission of promoting sustained growth of the fly fishing industry…
Nike Showcases Johnny Manziel Pro Day Collection
Nike, which recently signed Johnny Manziel to an endorsement contract, is wasting no time cashing in. At Texas A&M's pro day on Thursday, Manziel elected to wear Nike full pads and helmet, a move that surprised scouts and the media since most players
Southwick Media Monitor Now Available To Help Guide Marketing and Advertising Investments
How significant is social media when it comes to reaching outdoorsmen and women with product information?…
Washington Task Force on Parks and Outdoor Rec To Meet
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s new Blue Ribbon Task Force on Parks and Outdoor Recreation will hold its first meeting April 9. At the meeting, a 28-member task force that includes Outdoor Research CEO Dan Nordstrom, will develop an action plan and rec
Golf Rounds Slide in February
For February 2014, rounds played were down 4.8 percent and days open were down 17.9 percent, according to PGA Performancetrak…
Xenith Becomes an Official Supplier of the NFL
Xenith, LLC, based in Lowell, MA, announced that it has become “An Authorized Supplier of Helmets to the NFL.” Xenith football helmet technology has been on the field since 2009 at all levels of play and a growing number of NFL players have ch
Pacific Vector Closes 13 Stores
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc., which announced plans in January to reduce its debt, has closed 14 of 34 action sports stores it acquired last year from…
Lenzing Says Cotton Glut Sent Fiber Prices South in 2013
Lenzing Group reported consolidated sales fell by 8.7 percent in 2013 to €1.91 billion due to a global cotton glut that pushed down prices for commodity cellulosic fibers. The company accelerated construction of a factory in its native Austria durin
G-III Apparel Q4 Boosted by Chilly Weather
G-III Apparel Group reported earnings rose 61.8 percent in its fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, to $13.0 million, or 62 cents a share…
G-III Apparel Q4 Profits Rise
G-III Apparel Group reported sales for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, increased by 26 percent to a record level of $472.8 million from $375.3 million in the fourth quarter last year, also driven by broad strength across categories and tiers of distribu
Rawlings Expands into Cricket with Michael Clarke Endorsement Deal
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, announced its official expansion into the sport of cricket with the signing of Michael Clarke, international cricket star and captain of Cricket Australia…
Chaco Plans 25th Anniversary Celebrations
To mark its 25th anniversary, Chaco is embarking on a nationwide “Fit For Adventure” tour to connect with fans and retailers, launching an interactive timeline for Chaco fans to upload their own images or share stories, and launching a retro c
Gordmans CEO to Retire
Gordmans Stores, Inc. announced Jeff Gordman, president and CEO of Gordmans Stores, Inc., tendered his resignation to the board of directors, and is retiring in order to spend more time with his family as well as to pursue outside interests…
Davidson’s Appoints New Buyer
Davidson’s, a national firearms wholesaler, announces the appointment of Josh Tucker to the position of buyer…
Gerber Announces Names Kass President
Gerber welcomes Rob Kass as its new company president…
