Golf Rounds Slide in June
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S, were down 2.1% in June 2010 versus June 2009 and are now down 2.7% on a YTD basis…
Jarden Outdoors Q2 Operating Profit Jumps on Coleman and Pure Fishing Gains
Jarden Corp’s Outdoor Solutions segment saw sales rise 9.1% to $695.8 million for the second quarter ended June 30 from $637.8 million in the year-ago period. Sales were primarily driven by increases from Coleman, both domestically and international
ATK Security and Industry Group Renews Agency
ATK Security & Sporting group has renewed their media agency of record contract with CMG Marketing and Events through July 2012…
Henning to Lead RMEF Lands and Conservation Programs
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has announced the promotion of 10-year employee Blake Henning to the position of vice president of lands and conservation…
La Sportiva Enters Mexican Distribution Deal
La Sportiva N.A., makers of technical climbing, mountaineering, Mountain Running and hiking footwear, has entered into a new distribution agreement for Mexico with ALTA Vertical…
Filson Partners with Levi’s on Workwear Collection
Levi's announced a new design partnership and exclusive menswear collection with Seattle-based outdoors outfitter Filson. The Levi's Workwear by Filson range of men's apparel utilizes Levi's workwear origins and silhouettes, while util
ANTA Sports Signs Kevin Garnett in China
ANTA Sports Products Limited, a leading branded sportswear enterprise in China is pleased to announce that it has signed NBA superstar Kevin Garnett as its second endorsed NBA player following Luis Scola in Beijing today…
Nathans Performance Gear Named GOA Vendor
Nathan Performance Gear, a leader in hydration, reflective and multisport gear and accessories, has joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as a Vendor Partner…
Cabela’s Inc. Sees Lean Inventories Cut into Second Quarter Online Sales
Cabela’s Inc. second quarter fiscal 2010 earnings nearly doubled as improved operating results in the Financial Services and Retail groups at the self-proclaimed World’s Foremost Outfitter more than made up for challenges in the Direct busines
Titleist, FootJoy Parent Sees Q2 Earnings Surge 50%
Fortune Brands Inc., parent of Acushnet Company, reported revenues for the second quarter ended June 30 improved 9.1% to $1.90 billion from $1.74 billion a year ago on double-digit sales growth in home and security products and “strong gains”
NSGA Forms Hockey Dealers Association
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) launched the Hockey Dealers Association (HDA) to create a platform for hockey retailers to share views and ideas….
Passed by Senate, MTB Bill Now Headed to Obama
The long-delayed Miscellaneous Trade Bill is on its way to President Obama’s desk after passage by the U.S. Senate last week. Titled the “U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010,” the bill restores duty relief that expired Jan. 1 for
Call to Fight Privatization of Vermont Wildlife
Orion The Hunters' Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to upholding hunting by providing intellectual leadership on hunting-related issues, said recent legislation passed in Vermont jeopardizes the public's right to collective ownershi
NSGA Announces Formation of New Hockey Dealers Association
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) launches the Hockey Dealers Association (HDA), which will operate as an NSGA division…
Escalade’s Q2 Sporting Goods Sales Climb 9%
Escalade, Inc. reported net income for the quarter reached $1.9 million, or 15 cents a share, against earnings of $366,000, or 3 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased slightly to $35.7 million from $35.6 million a year ago…
