NSSF Launches New Membership Campaign
With a record high of more than 6,500 members, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is launching a new membership campaign to build its ranks further and “give industry an even stronger voice on issues vital to its future.”…
EOTech Taps Marketing Communications and Brand Manager
EOTech, a manufacturer of holographic sighting systems for small arms, confirmed recently that Lisa Kemp has been hired as the company's new marketing communications and brand manager…
Toys, Games and Sporting Goods Deficit Rose in February
The year-to-date U.S. trade deficit in toys, games and sporting goods grew by 5.6 percent to $4.19 billion in February as exports of such goods dropped nearly nine times faster than imports, the U.S. Census Bureau reported…
Bearpaw Partners with Dancer Karina Smirnoff
Bearpaw Partners has partnered with Ukrainian American professional ballroom dancer Karina Smirnoff to launch a new collection within the Bearpaw footwear line…
PEP Survives Federal Budget Cuts For Now
The SGMA said the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) program survived a close call by not being eliminated in the new agreement reached on Capitol Hill on April 8 to fund the U.S. government for the remainder of fiscal year 2011. But SGMA off
RECALL: Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets
About 5,500 Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets distributed by Coulter Ventures LLC of Columbus, Ohio are being recalled…
Gander Mountain Facing Lawsuit Over Binghamton Massacre
Gander Mountain is facing a lawsuit two years after a gunman killed 13 people at the American Civic Association immigration center in Binghamton, NY. The lawsuit seeks a total of $3.75 million dollars in damages. Gander Mountain has denied the charges…
Marmot Names Velocity Sales as New England Rep
Marmot named Velocity Sales as its rep throughout the Northeastern region effective May 1, 2011 a week after announcing its would stop using John Bragg, who helped launch the brand in 1980 and was its first and longest serving rep…
Marmot Donates 1,300 Jackets to Japan Disaster Relief
Marmot has donated more than 1,300 jackets to victims of the March 11, 2011 tsunami and earthquake in Japan through AmeriCares, a disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization based in Stamford, CT…
Feb. Golf Rounds Jump
Golf rounds for the U.S were up 19.4% during February 2011 compared to February 2010, according to Golf Datatech. Public access play was up 19.9% for the month and private course activity increased 18.2%…
New Balance Posts 2010 Revenue Gain; Named Top Value Brand in Survey
New Balance Athletic Shoe Co. regained some momentum in 2010, with worldwide revenues climbing 7.9% to $1.78 billion from $1.65 billion in 2009. Figures include estimated sales by joint ventures and distributors, and cover its wide range of brands that in
Forzani Group Fiscal Fourth Quarter Profit Rises; First Quarter Comps Weaken
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported net earnings grew 4.4% in the fiscal fourth quarter on a 7.3% comp gain for the period. But results fell short of analysts’ estimates as markdowns accelerated in January to clear merchandise…
Winter Weather Propels Outdoor Market in Q4
Cold, snowy weather, an improving work market and pent-up demand for higher-end items drove the bicycle, outdoor and snow sports market to consolidated growth across the board in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2010…
Budget Battle Requires Outdoor Executives to Up Their Advocacy in 2011
Outdoor industry executives will need to spend much more time educating Congress this year to stave off massive cuts to the Land and Water Conservation Fund and other federal programs that boost outdoor recreation, according to Frank Hugelmeyer, president
SIA: Dealers Boost February Margins on Lower Sales
Despite slowing significantly in February, snow sports sales remain on track to surpass the $3.1 billion record set in the 2007/08 season, according to Snowsports Industries America’s latest retail sales report.
February 2011 total dollar and units
