Sturm, Ruger Sees New Products Help Bolster Q4
Sturm, Ruger and Co. Inc. said sales of new products and a strong December boosted results for the fourth quarter of 2009 despite tough comparisons against a year-ago period that saw revenues and earnings spike amidst speculation about an anti-gun agenda
Adidas and NBA Launch NBA Shop at Champs Sports
The National Basketball Association, Adidas, and Champs Sports announced the launch of the Official NBA Shop at Champs Sports. The NBA Shop will debut in 69 Champs Sports stores this month and will be in the remaining 486 Champs Sports stores nationwide b
Gatorade Drops Tiger Woods
Gatorade on Friday became the latest brand to end its sponsorship deal with Tiger Woods. So far, Accenture and AT&T have been the only other major sponsors to drop Woods completely. Gillette and Tag Heuer have reduced his presence in advertising. Nike, EA
ATF: Cav Arms Corp. and Owner Plead Guilty
Cavalry Arms Corporation and its owner Shawn Michael Nealon, 38, of Mesa Arizona., pleaded guilty to the felony offense of Illegal Sale by a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer to an Out-of-State Resident, in federal district court in Phoenix, according to
Coalition Calls on Administration to Make Fisheries Management Changes
A coalition of marine recreational fishing, boating, and conservation organizations and businesses called on the Obama administration to take immediate action to address a crisis within the federal fisheries management system…
Wild Sheep Show Returns to Reno
The Wild Sheep Foundation Convention and International Sporting Expo, “The Sheep Show” returned to Reno, NV after three years in Salt Lake City and raised nearly $5 million for wild sheep, other wildlife and their critical habitat, according to a release
Crocs Cuts Q4 Losses as Sales Rise 7.9%
Crocs, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2009 revenues increased 7.9% to $136.0 million compared to revenues of $126.1 million in the year ago period. The company reported a net loss of $11.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 with diluted loss per share of
Deckers Outdoor Q4 Sales up 14.7% on Direct and International Sales
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said net sales rose 14.7% to $348.0 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009, largely on the strength of its direct and interenational business, which made up for weak wholesale performance. The company said it expects
Academy Sports to Sponsor Danica Patrick
Academy Sports + Outdoors has reached an agreement to sponsor Danica Patrick for the next two years. Academy will feature Danica in an upcoming television ad campaign…
Skechers Opens Flagship in London
Skechers USA, Inc. has opened a flagship store in the heart of Covent Garden, London's premier destination for culture and leisure. Exclusively located on the Royal Opera House property across from the famed Covent Garden Market…
Nike Increases Sponsorship Deal for Soccer Star Ronaldo
Nike Inc. will pay Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo €6 million ($8.1 mm) per year until 2014 million, under a new sponsorship deal, up from €4 million under its previous deal. Spanish newspaper Marca says Nike stepped up its bid for the Port
Wenger Opens First U.S. Store
Wenger, the maker of the Swiss Army knife, opened its first U.S. store, in Boulder, CO. The 3,000-square-foot store will open in April and sell Wenger's new line of technical footwear; tents, sleeping bags and backpacks…
Gill Athletics and USA Track and Field Partner on Coach Award
Gill Athletics, the track & field equipment manufacturer, and USA Track & Field (USATF) announced a new Gill Athletics National High School Track & Field Coach of the Year Award. The inaugural honor will recognize one high school girls' program track
Golfsmith Q4 Sales Off 5.9%, Comps Inch Ahead 0.9%
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported net revenues reached $63.8 million in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 2, 2010, down 5.9% from $67.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Comparable store sales increased 0.9% while sales from the company
Modell’s Launches Community Weekend to Showcase Stores
From March 6 (Saturday) through March 8 (Monday), Modell's Sporting Goods is holding “Modell's Community Weekend” to encourage customers to see the recent upgrade of their stores. Over those three days, all customers shopping at Modell's wi
