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Steve Madden’ Q1 Sales Climb 23%

Steve Madden reported first quarter net sales increased 22.5% to $131.6 million. Retail comparable store sales increased 13.6% for the first quarter. First quarter net income increased 134% to $15.4 million, or 55 cents per diluted share, compared to $6.6

Crosman Avoids Layoffs with Municipal Loan

Crosman Corp. will manufacture a new line of products at its Ontario County headquarters rather than laying off about 50 workers. The air gun manufacturer received help from the Ontario County and New York economic development agencies to retain the jobs

G.I. Joe’s Eyes Comeback

Three former executives at the defunct G.I. Joe's Sports & Outdoors have opened a small store in Bethany, Oregon and plan to open a larger flagship store on the westside later this summer as part of a plan to revive the Joe's chain…

Thule Sues Swiss Cargo Over Patent, Trademark

Thule has filed two lawsuits in US and Canadian Courts against Swiss Cargo and its parent company, GSC Technologies of Champlain, NY. The suits allege that Swiss Cargo represented Thule and Sportrack products as their own, which is a violation of U.S. and

NSSF Releases Economic Impact Report

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has released a newly commissioned report detailing the significant economic impact the firearms and ammunition industry has on the nation's and each state's economy…

TRCP Files Objection to Colorado Energy Leasing Proposal

The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership has filed an official protest of more than 11,000 acres of public-lands oil and gas leases in Colorado, citing the areas' importance to fish and wildlife populations and calling upon the Obama administr

Vail Resorts Buys Out Specialty Sports Venture

Vail Resorts Inc. agreed to purchase the remaining 30% it doesn't own to take full control of the Specialty Sports Venture group of retail stores. The retail joint-venture includes Boulder Ski Deals, Colorado Ski & Golf and Bicycle Village. Both Tom