ATF Authorizes Manufacturers to Streamline Required Firearms Markings
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a ruling authorizing licensed manufacturers who perform a manufacturing process on firearms for another licensed manufacturer not to place their serial numbers and other required identif
Pheasants Forever Adds Conservation Program Experts in North Dakota
Pheasants Forever is expanding its Farm Bill Biologist program in North Dakota with the addition of two new positions created in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and local Soil Conse
European Footwear Importers Encouraged by EC Vote
As expected, the European Commission Anti-Dumping Advisory Committee voted 15 to 10 against renewing anti-dumping duties on leather footwear from China and Vietnam. The vote gave hope for global footwear brands that will be lobbying intensely in coming we
Johnson Outdoors Slashes Loss, Sales Decline 20%
Johnson Outdoors Inc. cut its loss from continuing operations to $14.2 million, or $1.55 a share, from a loss from continuing operations of $73.5 million, or $8.07, a year ago. While restructuring costs accounted for more than half of the reported operati
NRF Disappointed by Senate Health Reform Bill
The National Retail Federation expressed disappointment in the Senate health care reform bill introduced by Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev…
GAO Report Finds Credit Card Swiping Fees on the Rise
A report by the General Accountability Office released Thursday found that credit card interchange rates have risen despite Visa and MasterCard claims that they have remained “fairly” constant. The National Retail Federatoin said it hopes the
Son Replaces Father as CEO at CytoSport
Michael Pickett is replacing his father Greg Pickett as president and CEO at the sports nutrition company Cytosport. Greg Pickett, who led the company with Michael Pickett since its inception, will remain the chairman of the board of directors. Michael Pi
Bikes for Kids Utah Partners with Cycle Force Group
Bikes for Kids Utah, a non-profit 501(C)3 organization, will purchase 1,000 Bikes for Kids Utah-branded bicycles from Ames, Iowa-based Cycle Force Group. The non-profit will give the bikes to underprivileged Utah children during the its fifth annual bicyc
Zumiez Q3 Sales Inch Up 0.8%; Comps Fall 8.0%
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009 increased 0.8% to $113.2 million from $112.2 million in the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2008. The company posted net income for the quarter of $5.1 million or 17 cents per dilu
Adidas to Make Euro 1 Sneakers
Adidas has reached an agreement to make €1 sneakers for millions of people around the world who cannot afford to buy shoes, with pilot production to begin next year in Bangladesh. The move, according to the Daily Telegraph, was inspired by Banglades
Phoenix Footwear’s Q3 Revenues Slide 32%
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported a net profit of $60,000, or 1 cent a share, in the third quarter compared with a a net loss of $2.1 million, or 26 cents a share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2008…
Jackson Kayak Names VP of Sales
Jackson Kayak recently promoted Marty Cronin to vice president of sales for both the whitewater and recreation/touring divisions. Cronin, who has been with the company since its inception, formerly held the post of vice president of sales and marketing of
Accell Group Expects Higher Turnover and Profit
European bicycle maker Accell Group reiterated that it expects a higher turnover and an increase in net profit of around 10% compared to 2008. Still the company said fitness sales were down, in part because distributors could not obtain financing to buy i
James Curcuruto Joins NSSF as Dir. of Industry Research and Analysis
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has appointed James Curcuruto as director, industry research and analysis. The association saifd Curcuruto brings more than 15 years experience in the research, analysis, sales, marketing and advertising fiel
Powdr Corp. Agrees to Buy Copper Mountain
Intrawest and Powdr Corp announced they have entered into a definitive purchase agreement to sell Intrawest’s interests in Copper Mountain to Powdr Corp. The transaction is anticipated to close in December 2009 and is subject to the issuance of a U
