Arizona to Close 13 More State Parks
The Arizona State Parks Board voted last week to keep nine parks open and close the remaining 13 State Parks in a phased series of closures starting Feb. 22, 2010 due to six different State Parks funds being swept of $8.6 million. In addition, four parks
Sustainability Group to Hold Breakfast at ISPO
The European Outdoor Group’s Sustainability Working Group (SWG) is holding a Sustainability Breakfast Open Meeting at ispo. The breakfast will give an overview of the SWG workplan and US driven Eco Index, a look at the resources available through th
Boathouse Sports Launches Shark Skin Rowing Vest
Boathouse Sports has launched its “SHARK SKIN” rowing vest. The Boathouse Shark Skin was developed for the U.S. National Rowing Team to meet their need for a lightweight, weatherproof and flexible rowing vest…
Camo Inventor Alleges Patent Infringement of Cabela’s, 11 Others
Cabela’s and Jordan Outdoor Enterprises are among 12 defendants named in a civil suit filed by inventor Nathan Conk of Elko, NV. Conk has filed suit against the manufacturers for patent infringement allegations regarding camouflage patterns used by
OR Winter Market Preview: Snowshoes Focus on Backcountry Adventure for 2010-11 Season
Snowshoe sales were down 6.5% last season – about the same as all sporting goods – but retailers and manufacturers are kicking up their heels like the sport’s participants heading into 2010…
VF Corp Looks Ahead to 2010 Opportunities
At the ICR Exchange Conference, VF Corporation’s chairman, president & CEO Eric Wiseman took the opportunity to review the radical transformation VF Corp. has undergone over the past decade and take a brief look ahead at 2010…
Kellwood Acquires ISIS
Kellwood Company acquired ISIS, the outdoor company focused on women's performance and casual apparel…
Deion Sanders to Speak at NSGA Conference
Deion Sanders will be the featured speaker at the first-ever celebrity luncheon Monday, May 3, 2010, at the 46th Annual NSGA Management Conference & 12th Annual Team Dealer Summit…
Kodabow Taps Laura Burgess Marketing to Handle Public and Media Relations
Laura Burgess Marketing, a public relations and marketing communications firm for the law enforcement, tactical, military and shooting sports markets, has been engaged to handle public and media relations for KodaBow Inc., a new crossbow manufacturing com
Pro Ears, OSP Team Up
Altus Brands, maker of the PRO EARS line of high tech electronic hearing protection / amplifications products, has joined forces with OSP (Optimum Shotgun Performance) Shooting School.
ATK Deliverson First Non-Standard Ammo to Afghan Security Forces
Alliant Techsystems has completed its first contract to supply non-standard (non-NATO) ammunition to the Afghan Security Forces (ASF), ahead of the original schedule…
Briko Introduces North American Rep Force
BRIKO North America has completed the hiring of its rep force. In the East of the US, New England will be traveled by Dynastar/Lange front man Chris Clapp with help from Tim Ingraham, and Fischer's Aaron Schwab will cover NY/NJ/PA and mid-Atlantic st
Delta Apparel Inc. Sees Licensed/Decorated Driving Growth
Delta Apparel Inc. expects its growth over the next three years to be fueled by expanding the amount of its product that is either licensed or decorated. Overall, it's targeting sales of $500 million for its fiscal 2013 year compared to its guidance
Shoe Carnival: Toning and Fitness Trend has Legs
Shoe Carnival upped its fourth quarter guidance on comp sales to 7-8% growth last week from 3-5% on the strength of the toning and wellness trend, resilient boot sales and the defection of consumers from the malls to strip centers, according to remarks ma
Macy’s Lundgren Hired as NRF’s Chairman
Terry Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO of Macy's, Inc., will serve as the chairman of the board of directors of The National Retail Federation. Lundgren succeeds Myron Ullman, III, chairman and CEO, J.C. Penney Co., Inc. Additionally, Stephen S
