NSSF Addresses Potential EPA Ban on Lead Ammo, Tackle
Much to the chagrin of the hunting, fishing and firearms communities, the Environmental Protection Agency is now considering a petition to ban all traditional firearms ammunition along with lead fishing sinkers on the grounds that the use of lead violates
Perry Ellis Boosts Guidance on Strong Margins and Uptick in Men’s Apparel
Perry Ellis International's second quarter sales increased to $161.8 million, up 2% from $159.2 million in the prior year quarter, driven primarily by men’s direct-to-consumer apparel and accessories…
Latest Census Estimates Sees YTD Sporting Goods Sales Lagging
Sales by sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores kept pace with overall retail sales in July, which is to say they stalled at about 5% above their level of a year ago, according to advance estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. However, on a
MAGIC Show Highlights New Brands in Vegas
Representatives for MAGIC described its recent show as “incredibly positive” with more than 3500 exhibitors set up in the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Manadalay Bay Convention Center…
Li-Ning Reports Solid First Half; Inks 76ers Guard Turner
Chinese sporting goods giant Li-Ning Group Limited saw strength in footwear, apparel and accessories drive consolidated sales 11.2% for the six months ended June 30, a promising first half for a company hoping to establish itself as a force in the United
Ohio Rules LL Bean Owes Commercial Activity Tax
The State of Ohio has ruled that L.L. Bean owes it $210,770 for a Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) based on the more than $100 million in gross receipts the retailer reported in the state during a 45-month period ended March 31, 2009…
Osprey Buys Carbon Offsets in 12-Month Deal
Osprey Packs, Inc. is reducing the impact of its greenhouse gas-intensive business activities such as flying and ground shipping by purchasing carbon offsets through the Bonneville Environmental Foundation…
Skram Media Sells Mountain Gazette to Summit
Summit Publications, LLC has purchased the iconic Mountain Gazette from Skram Media, which was recently acquired by Active Interest Media. The monthly, regional magazine will join Summit’s other publications: Blue Ridge Outdoors, Elevation Outdoors
New Balance Introduces Grab n’ Go Box for 2011
New Balance has introduced a new global footwear box design, featuring a grab 'n go perforated handle and enhanced brand graphics…
Big Agnes Wins Grant for Solar Project
Big Agnes Inc. received a $12,064 grant from the State of Colorado to help build a five-kilowatt solar array on its headquarters in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The “new energy economic grant” is funded with money from the American Recovery and Reinvestme
PacSun Q2 Losses Widen on Weak Comps, Struggling Juniors Business
A rebounding young men’s business and scaled-down discounting helped slow the bleeding for Pacific Sunwear in the second quarter ended July 31, but a difficult buying environment and a struggling juniors business caused the retailer to partly miss c
Stage Stores Appoints Divisional COO
Stage Stores, Inc. has appointed Robert Bernard as president and COO of its South Hill Division, which is headquartered in South Hill, Virginia. Bernard succeeds Richard Maloney, who was appointed Chief Merchandising Officer of the company in February 201
Prince Names Branding Agency
Tennis equipment manufacturer Prince has selected Schafer|Condon|Carter (SCC) as its new consumer branding agency after an agency review…
Title Nine to Open Two Stores in Chicago
Title Nine is opening two stores in the Chicago market, its first stores in the Midwest. According to the Chicago Tribune, the first will open by the close of August in downtown Evanston and the second in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in October. The open
DU, Partners Complete North Carolina Coastal Wetlands Project
Ducks Unlimited and partners recently completed wetlands restoration work in east-central North Carolina funded in part by a North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant…
