Call to Fight Privatization of Vermont Wildlife
Orion The Hunters' Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to upholding hunting by providing intellectual leadership on hunting-related issues, said recent legislation passed in Vermont jeopardizes the public's right to collective ownershi
Puma’s Americas Business Sees Q2 Growth Surge
Puma's Americas segment returned to double-digit gains on a currency-neutral basis in Q2 for the first time since the first quarter 2009…
Amanda Beard to Endorse Aqua Sphere
Amanda Beard, the four-time Olympic swimmer and new mom, has signed on to become the new face of Aqua Sphere. Beard had long been sponsored by Speedo…
Iconix Sees Sports Brands Rapidly Growing at Walmart
Iconix Brand Group's three athletic brands exclusive to Walmart – Starter, Ocean Pacific and Danskin Now – recorded “substantial growth” in the second quarter…
Hydrapak Hires Sales and Marketing Manager
Hydrapak, a hydration equipment supplier within the sporting goods, outdoor, and military markets, announced several promotions within its sales, marketing, and logistics departments. Hydrapak has promoted David Kim to sales and marketing manager and Jim
Callaway Q2 Sales, Profits Slightly Up on Easy Comparisons; Outlook Conservative
Callaway Golf saw second quarter sales inch up slightly and profits edge past expectations, but company management said they were disappointed in the continued lethargy of the golf industry as the brand wrapped up its all-important second quarter…
DC/Jack’s Surfboards Partner Around Shoe Benefit
DC Shoes has partnered with local Jack's Surfboards locations for a shoe promotion benefiting the Soles4Souls foundation…
Golfsmith Second Quarter Profits Sink on Slipping Comps
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported slight sales growth for the fiscal second quarter ended July 3, but noted that improvement was driven by the addition of four new storefronts – not a rebounding selling environment…
Titleist, FootJoy Parent Sees Q2 Earnings Surge 50%
Fortune Brands Inc., parent of Acushnet Company, reported revenues for the second quarter ended June 30 improved 9.1% to $1.90 billion from $1.74 billion a year ago on double-digit sales growth in home and security products and “strong gains”
NSGA Forms Hockey Dealers Association
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) launched the Hockey Dealers Association (HDA) to create a platform for hockey retailers to share views and ideas….
Timberland’s Second Quarter North America Business Continues to Rebound
Sparked by strong sell-throughs for its Earthkeepers eco-collection and SmartWool brands, The Timberland Co. racked up double-digit wholesale growth in North America and Europe in the second quarter, leading to an overall 5.1% revenue gain for the period.
Unifi Caps Strong Fiscal Year; Net Sales Rise 26.6% in Q4
Unifi’s fourth quarter capped an end to a successful fiscal year. For the fourth quarter, net sales increased 26.6% to $177 million…
Passed by Senate, MTB Bill Now Headed to Obama
The long-delayed Miscellaneous Trade Bill is on its way to President Obama’s desk after passage by the U.S. Senate last week. Titled the “U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010,” the bill restores duty relief that expired Jan. 1 for
Sir David Jones Retires from JJB Sports
JJB Sports announced that Sir David Jones has retired from the board of the U.K.-based sports retailer with immediate effect due to ill health…
Pennyslvania Hunt and Fish Store Owner Sentenced on Federal Charges
The co-owner of D&R Sports Center, a hunt & fish store in Nanticoke, PA, was sentenced Thursday in federal court for conspiring to illegally ship military equipment from the U.S. to Russia…
