AFFTA Hopes to Lure Partner for Fly Fishing Show
Even as its members are pursued by two larger trade shows, the board of directors for the American Fly Fishing Trade Association remains determined to organize its own, independent show for next summer…
Vail Resorts See Season Pass Sales Jump
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported a wider fiscal first quarter loss as total revenues fell 47.1% for the period ended Oct. 31 on the timing of various real estate transactions. The profitability issues on the Real Estate business offset an improvement in the E
DPMS Founder and President Retires
DPMS Firearms has announced the retirement of its president and founder, Randy Luth, effective Monday, Dec. 14, 2009. Originally founded as Defense Procurement Manufacturing Services (D.P.M.S.), Luth built DPMS from a garage-based parts company into what
NRA: U.S. House Approves Transporting Firearms in Checked Luggage on Amtrak
On Dec. 10, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an NRA-backed amendment, introduced by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), to allow Amtrak travelers to transport firearms in checked baggage where checked baggage service is available…
Lorpen Expands US Sales Force by 35%
Lorpen, known for its performance socks for outdoor and wintersport enthusiasts, announced it has greatly expanded its U.S. sales force to keep up with the company’s solid growth in 2009…
Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops Go Green
Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops announced the construction of a 620 kilowatt solar energy system at their corporate headquarters in Pottstown, PA. Made up of nearly 3,000 roof-mounted solar panels, this system will convert sunlight into electricit
True Temper Completes Financial Restructuring
True Temper Sports, Inc., the golf shafts and performance sports equipment maker, completed its financial restructuring plan, originally announced on September 30th…
Accenture Becomes First Sponsor to Drop Ties with Tiger Woods
Accenture, a global consulting firm, became the first of Tiger Woods' sponsors to completely cut ties with the golfer Sunday. Accenture released a statement saying it was ending its business agreement with Woods, who had represented the company for s
New Balance Inks New Korean Distributor
New Balance has entered into an exclusive 11-year Korea distribution agreement with E-land, also known as The Group, an integrated fashion and retail company in Korea, as part of the company’s plan to expand its presence in key international markets
ASI Acquires Oval Concepts
Advanced Sports, Inc., the parent company of Fuji and Kestrel bicycles, has purchased the Oval Concepts brand, trademarks and tooling and has entered into a license agreement for its patented JetStream and SCCS technology. Silver Steep Partners served as
Aetrex Settles Software Lawsuit
The Business Software Alliance (BSA), an advocate for the commercial software industry, announced settlements with BreakAway Ltd. of Hunt Valley, MD and Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. of Teaneck, NJ. Breakaway paid $75,000 and Aetrex paid BSA $100,000 in damages.
Sports Direct Raises Full Year Forecast
Sports Direct International Plc reported lower pre-tax profit for the first half of the year ended Oct. 25, hurt by lower gross margins and finance income compared to last year, notwithstanding a more than 10% increase in revenues…
Forzani Sales Up 4.1% on 2.3% Rise in Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd. said sales rose 4.1% to Canadian $255.3 million (US$242.9 mm) for the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2009, compared to CN$245.3 (US$233.4 mm) for the same quarter a year ago. Same store sales for the period rose 2.3% compared to 3.8% i
Nike 6.0 Continues Sponsorship of NSSA
The NSSA (National Scholastic Surfing Association) announced an extended and upgraded two-year partnership with Nike 6.0. This new partnership designates Nike 6.0 as the “Official apparel and shoe sponsor of the NSSA.”…
Under Armour Opens NYC Pop-Up Store
Under Armour opened its first pop-up store in New York City. The 3,300 square foot store, at 3 West 57th Street, displays several of the uniforms for the U.S. team members competing in the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. These include the USA Freestyle Ski team
