Body Bar Names European Distributor
Body Bar Inc. said Meijers Distribution has become a Body Bar Master Distributor. Meijers distributes to the Benelux region, which includes Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg. Meijers will also act as a master distributor for Body Bar products in Euro
Snow Sports Coalition Addresses Congress on Climate Change
Jeremy Jones, eight-time Big Mountain Snowboarder of the Year, along with a coalition of winter sport filmmakers and industry representatives, appeared before lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the economic, social and intangible values of winter sports
Payless ShoeSource Supports African American Youth
In celebration of Black History Month this February, Payless ShoeSource will continue its Payless Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship program by joining together with its shoppers and the National Urban League (NUL) to raise money to support the future of
Nike Forms New Collaboration for Livestrong
LIVESTRONG and NIKE, Inc. announced a new strategy for Nike's LIVESTRONG product collection that will increase the partnership's innovative efforts to raise awareness for the cancer fight globally and expand sales internationally…
OR Cements Position as Running Specialty Venue
While Outdoor Retailer has always showcased traditional outdoor and trail running footwear product at both the Summer Market and Winter Market, it is now quite evident that the venue has become the next stop—for other more traditional athletic brands and
Hanesbrands Forecasts Revenue Growth in 2010
Hanesbrands Inc.’s sales declined 4.5% to $988.7 million in the 2009 fourth quarter, resulting in an 8.4% revenue decline for the full year. But the parent of Hanes, Champion and Duofold forecast revenues would grow 5% in 2010. Two-thirds of the in
Acushnet Golf Sees Q4 Growth
The Acushnet Co., the division of Fortune Brands that includes the Cobra, Titleist and FootJoy brands, reported fourth quarter revenue was up 6.9% to $226.9 million from $212.2 million a year ago…
Barbie’s Manager to Join Jones Apparel as President
Jones Apparel said Richard Dickson has been hired from Mattel, where he revitalized the Barbie brand, to be president and CEO of branded businesses…
LaCrosse Reports 24% Q4 Topline Growth; FY09 Up 9%
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter and quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009 were $42.5 million, up 21% from $35.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The 2009 results represent record quarterly sales for the company. For the full
$1.6 Billion Requested for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2011 Budget
The president's 2011 budget request of $1.6 billion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will focus funding on the agency's highest priority conservation initiatives, while containing costs through management efficiencies and other savings to
Bushnell Granted Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Brunton, Ion and Lanshou
Bushnell announces that effective December 30, 2009, the U.S. District Court of Kansas has granted the request from Bushnell to preliminarily enjoin Brunton and Lanshuo from selling certain laser rangefinders…
HuntersSurvey.com: International Destinations Popular with Hunters
A new survey estimates nearly 700,000 sportsmen and women will hunt outside of the United States in the next two years, which is welcome news to the international community…
Quarterly Firearm and Ammunition Excise Taxes Up 29%
According to the most recent Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Report released by the Department of the Treasury, firearm and ammunition manufacturers report excise tax obligations to be more than $115.8 million in the third calendar quarter o
Skechers Supports Haiti Relief Effort
Skechers USA, Inc. said it is donating $100,000 to Haiti earthquake relief efforts as well as 5,000 pairs of shoes to the people of Haiti…
Acushnet Sales Buoy Fortune Brands Q4 Results
Fortune Brands, Inc, reported double-digit sales increases for Titleist golf balls and FootJoy shoes, along with strong growth in Asia, helped its golf brands outperform the market in the fourth quarter…
