Smartwool Announces Changes in Leadership Team
SmartWool Corp. announced Mark Bryden will be leaving his role as president and general manager of SmartWool to become VP and general manager of Timberland North America. Simultaneously, the company announced that Mark Satkiewicz has been promoted to pres
Deckers Sees UGG and International Shine in Q2, but Teva’s Struggles Continue
Deckers Outdoor Corp posted a surprise second quarter profit, helped by cost controls and, to a lesser extent, higher sales. Although the company slightly raised its sales estimate for the year due to better-than-expected outlook for UGG, it maintained it
Dick’s Sporting Goods Expanding in Oregon
The effort by Dick's Sporting Goods to expand its presence in the Northwest is moving rather rapidly, according to a number of published reports and former Joe’s Sports & Outdoors management attending the OR Summer Market…
Jarden Sees Cost-Cutting Measures Boost Profits
In a second quarter that was dubbed “outstanding” by company chairman and CEO Martin Franklin, Jarden Corporation, parent to K2, Shakespeare, Stearns, Rawlings, Worth, Marmot and Coleman, among many other brands, exceeded analyst expectations by reporting
Black Diamond Announces New Distributor in Chile
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., a global leader in the climbing and freeride ski markets, announces that Tatoo Adventure Gear will become the exclusive distributor for Black Diamond climbing and mountain equipment in Chile, effective Aug. 1 2009…
FINA Bans Use of Record-Breaking Swimsuit Technology
The Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) has agreed to ban the record-breaking swimsuit technology that led to 108 world records last year and almost 30 already this year, according to reports from several sources including the Associated Press…
National Shooting Sports Foundation Awards $245,000 in Grants to Shooting Facilities
To encourage the development of new marketing strategies that will motivate people to go target shooting and hunting, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has awarded grants totaling $245,531 to 12 shooting facilities around the country. This is the se
Derus Joins Elite Outdoors Development Team
Elite Outdoors, LLC, parent company of Elite Archery, announced the addition of Design Engineer, Mike Derus, to its product development team…
National Reciprocity for Concealed Carry Defeated in U.S. Senate 58-39
Last week an amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill which would have made concealed carry licenses reciprocal from state to state failed by just two votes, according to a release by the IllinoisCarry forum…
DU Commends Congressional Leadership For Efforts To Protect Grasslands
Ducks Unlimited commends House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairmen Collin Peterson and Tom Harkin for their leadership to remove incentives from farm policy that encourage destruction of native grasslands, according to a release by the organization.
Reebok Hockey to Sponsor ECHL All-Star Game
The ECHL announced that Reebok Hockey will be the presenting sponsor for the 2010 ECHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition…
Outdoor Channel and Mossy Oak Renew Strategic Partnership
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Mossy Oak, creators of the Mossy Oak Brand Camouflage and producers of some of television’s most highly regarded hunting programs, including one of the top-rated shows
Bikes Belong Finds About Half of Skateparks Deny BMX Access
According to a survey from Bikes Belong, 43% of the skateparks responding said they’ve successfully integrated biking and skating. Bikes Belong surveyed nearly 100 skatepark managers from 30 states to learn why bike use is restricted and what strategies s
Outdoor Channel and Mossy Oak Renew Strategic Partnership
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Mossy Oak…
U.S. Census Bureau: Sporting Goods Sales Slide in May
For the fourth consecutive month, the Monthly Retail Trade Survey, prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau, reported a drop in sales in sporting goods stores. For the most recent reporting month (May), sales fell 3.9% after dropping 1.0% in April, 2.2% in Marc
