Ducks Unlimited Taps Former FWS Director as New CEO
Ducks Unlimited Inc., has announced that H. Dale Hall has been named the organization's new chief executive officer. A former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (2005-2009), DU says Hall is widely respected as a “visionary conservationist
Schwinn Campaign Aims to Re-engergize Brand
Schwinn unveiled a marketing campaign aimed at re-energizing the Schwinn brand by providing generous co-op advertising dollars, a new website and magazine advertising that appeal to Americans' sense of nostalgia for the iconic brand…
Federal Agencies Sign Agreement to Protect Sage-Grouse Habitat
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar have announced an agreement to support the conservation of greater sage-grouse and sagebrush ecosystems in parts of 11 Western states, according to a release by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Governor Bob McDonnell Signs Virginia Restaurant Carry into Law
According to several sources, including the National Rifle Association, Governor Bob McDonnell has signed into law an NRA-backed measure allowing right-to-carry permit holders to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense in restaurants, providing they do
West Marine Reports Q1 Comps up 8.4%
West Marine, Inc. said warm weather, closings of competing stores and renwed demand for boats, motors and electronics helped it grow sales 8.5% in the first quarter ended April 3. Comp stores sales rose 8.4%…
Black Diamond’s Apollo LED Lanterns Light Nepalese Village
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., in partnership with the Village Lighting Project, has successfully completed lighting Nepal's Namarkhu Village. Villagers will use savings from the lights to purchase a drinking water…
NRF Study Highlights Retailers’ Shifting Priorities
Many retailers will remain focused on improving their internal operations in 2010, according to a report released by the National Retail Federation Foundation and KPMG LLP. The study, based on a survey of 300 retailers' key business priorities and pl
Adidas Signs Highly Touted Running Back
Adidas has signed a multi-year partnership with Clemson University All-American running back C.J. Spiller…
Callaway Expects Q1 Sales to Rise 11%
Callaway Golf Company said it estimates first quarter sales will rise 11% to $303 million from $272 million for the first quarter of 2009. Earnings per share are estimated to be approximately 24 cents, well ahead of 11 cents earned a year ago…
RECALL: Tabata USA
Tabata USA, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on approximately 250 scuba regulators due to a faulty chamber plug…
RECALL: TUSA RS-670 Scuba Regulators
Tabata USA Inc of Long Beach, CA. is voluntarily recalling about 250 TUSA RS-670 regulators because they pose a danger of drowning, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said…
JD Sports Sees 2.5% Comp Gain in 2009
JD Sports has posted a rise in group profit before tax and exceptional items of 26% to 67.4 million pounds ($92 million) in its year ended Jan. 30, up from 53.6 million pounds ($81.4 million) the prior year. Total revenue increased 14.7% to 769.8 million
Quiksilver Sells Raisins Swim Brands
Quiksilver Inc. agreed to sell its Raisins portfolio of swim brands to AOM Holdings, LLC. The brands, which Quiksilver has operated since 1994, include Raisins, Raisins Girls, Leilani, Island Soul an Island Escape…
Ducks Unlimited Names Dale Hall New CEO
Ducks Unlimited Inc., the wetlands and waterfowl conservation group, announced today that H. Dale Hall has been named the organization's new chief executive officer…
New Footwear Bag To Cut Puma’s Paper Use 65%
Puma said by switching from shoe boxes to a “clever little bag” it will reduce paper use by 65% and cut water, energy and diesel consumption on the manufacturing level by more than 60% per year. The company presented the new packaging Tuesday as the lates
