Senate Has Until Dec. 31 to Extend Trade Preference Programs
Extension of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) programs is now up to the U.S. Senate after the U.S. House of Representatives approval Monday of H.R. 4284. The House legislation extends both programs fo
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Case Against Gun Maker
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed Beretta U.S.A. and the firearms industry another victory by rejecting the Brady Center's appeal of Adames v. Beretta U.S.A. Corporation challenging the constitutionality of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in
Greg Norman to Endorse Cybex Golf Fitness
Cybex International, Inc. said Greg Norman will endorse its products as an official ambassador for the Cybex Golf Fitness platform…
George Cooper Resigns as TRCP President/CEO
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership's George Cooper said he has decided to step down as president and CEO of the sportsmen-conservation group. The TRCP board of directors has appointed Director of Finance and CFO Diane Craney interim CEO
NWTF Funds $73,000 In Hunting Heritage, Education Projects in November
The National Wild Turkey Federation distributed nearly $73,000 in November of 2009 to states and programs through the NWTF Hunting Heritage Super Fund, according to a release by the organization…
NSSF Calls for Action in Passing Pro Ammunition Bill
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has notified members that, as demand for ammunition continues to outpace supply, “it is critically important that an amendment authored by Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) to a seemingly obscure hazardous material bill
Veltec Names New Rep
The cycling company Veltec Sports named Steven Jonsson as its Northern California and Northern Nevada sales representative…
QBP Launches Freeride Initiative
QBP is piloting a new initiative focused on supplying bike dealers with freeride components, accessories and apparel for skilled mountain biking. The category includes downhill, slopestyle, dirt jumping, and street riding…
Nike Appoints CEO of Cole Haan
Nike Inc. appointed Dave McTague as chief executive officer of Cole Haan. McTague will succeed Jim Seuss, who has decided to leave the company. McTague will join Cole Haan on January 4th, 2010…
Nike to Open Memphis Return Center
Nike plans to add 450 jobs in Memphis by opening a return center at its former distribution center, according to The Commercial Appeal…
Canada Goose Names U.S. Sales Manager
Canada Goose, the outerwear company, appointed Denver-based Ian Widmer as its new U.S. sales manager. Most recently, Widmer served as national key accounts manager and international sales manager at Gramicci…
Darn Tough Vermont Names Sales Director
Darn Tough Vermont has named Mark Comcowich Director of sales and marketing…
Backcountry.com Names Smith Optics Vendor of the Year
Backcountry.com named Smith Optics its 's 2009 Vendor of the Year from a field of 450 nominees…
Jones Apparel Names Chief Marketing Officer
Jones Apparel Group Inc. promoted Stacy Lastrina, its executive vice president of marketing and creative services, to the position of chief marketing officer…
Collective Brands Names SVP, Retail
Collective Brands Inc. has named John D. Smith as senior vice president and general manager of retail for Collective Brands' performance and lifestyle group…
