USDA Donates $500,000 to “More Kids in the Woods”
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA's Forest Service will contribute $500,000 in 2010 to the “More Kids in the Woods” program for projects that promote active lifestyles and connect kids to nature..
Lance Armstrong Joins Honey Stinger Ownership Group
Lance Armstrong has joined the ownership group behind Honey Stinger, the Steamboat Springs, CO manufacturer of honey-based nutritional foods. In addition to endorsing the sports nutrition company's products, the Tour de France champion will help them
Taiwan’s Bike Exports Grow 2.3% in First Quarter
Taiwan's bicycle industry saw exports in the first quarter this year grow to US$417 million, led by gains in the UK and Eastern European markets…
Ruger’s Q1 Earnings Rise 47% on 8% Sales Gain
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. said first-quarter profit grew 47% to 44 cents per share on an 8% increase in sales to $68.3 million. New product introductions, including the new SR9c pistol, helped drive demand. Products introduced since January 2008 repres
BLM Designates 2010 Free Days
In a bid to get Americans into the great outdoors and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Landscape Conservation System, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will waive visitor fees for a weekend in June, August, September and November…
NSGA: Firmer Pricing Stabilized Footwear Sales in 2009
Sales of hiking shoes/boots declined 16% to $873 million in 2009, according to NSGA’s soon-to-be-released “Sporting Goods Market in 2010.” The study found that despite a 4% decline in unit sales, the overall athletic and sports footwear
Glock Reports ‘Record Sales for FY10; Will Expand US Operations
Glock, Inc. issued a release recently confirming the company experienced “record sales in the 2010 fiscal year” ended March 2010. According to the release, Glock recorded earnings growth while also gaining market share…
NRA Backs 2nd Amendment Enforcement Act Introduced in U.S. Congress
The National Rifle Association announced its support for a legislation being introduced in Congress this week by Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Representatives Travis Childers (D-Miss.) and Mark Souder (R-Ind.)…
Sport Supply Acquires Coaches Sports Corner and Greg Larson Sports
Sport Supply Group, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Coaches Sports Corner, a regional team sports distributor based in Sandusky, Ohio, and certain assets of Greg Larson Sports, a national cataloger and regional team sports distributor
Haggar Clothing Taps CenterStone for B2B Solution
Haggar Clothing Co. and CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an international developer of Web-based B2B e-commerce software, announced an agreement for CenterStone to provide Haggar Clothing Co. the iVendix Software-as-a-Service (Saas) application. When the
Under Armour Raises Guidance on Strong Direct Sales Growth
According to Under Armour, direct-to-consumer sales outpaced total sales nearly fivefold, pushing up margins and profits despite continued declines of its footwear line. The strong performance prompted the company to up its guidance for 2011 revenue growt
TravelChair Appoints New Rep Groups
TravelChair said it has appointed to new rep groups. Frontier Group will handle TravelChair’s Northwest territory comprised of Washington, Oregon, AK, Idaho and Montana. The six-person Frontier Group, headed by principles John Morioka and Scott Oshm
Gatorz Inc., Simo Holdings, Inc. Sign Merger Agreement
Gatorz Inc. and Simo Holdings, Inc. have signed an agreement and plan of merger and reorganization. The transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement constitute the second stage of a transaction, the terms of which were originally announced by Gatorz
Outdoor Retailer Names Students to Compete in Project OR
Outdoor Retailer has named the students selected to participate in the fifth edition of “Project OR” during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, August 3-6…
IMBA Raises Nearly $600K in One Week for Advocacy
Just a week after launching the Public Lands Initative, the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) said companies have pledged $587,000 for the project. The money will be used to advocate for the industry through professional training sessions
