Pheasants Forever’s Vincent Appointed to Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
Howard K. Vincent, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National President and CEO, has been appointed to the new 18-member Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council…
Warnaco Taps Former VF Exec to Head Swimwear Business
The Warnaco Group, Inc. appointed James B. Gerson, former president of V.F. Corp's Reef business, as president of its Swimwear division. …
Big City Mountaineers Adds Board Members
Big City Mountaineers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization a mission to “enhance the lives of under-resourced urban teens through transformative outdoor experiences,” has added three new members to its board of directors…
Fish Habitat Benefits From More Than $3 Million in Funding
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide more than $3.3 million to support 68 fish habitat projects in 36 states across the nation under the National Fish Habitat Action Plan (NFHAP), according to a recent release…
New Balance Concept Store Opens in Dedham
New Balance opened its new concept store in Dedham, MA. The Dedham store will showcase a new design concept that highlights New Balance’s performance and technology brand story…
Rab Hires California Reps
Technical outdoor apparel manufacturer Rab added Sierra del Oro Trading Company to its sales roster covering the southwest, effectively splitting the territory into two parts, including northern California and northern Nevada, and southern California, sou
Birki’s Hires 50 Years of Sales Management Talent
Birki's, a lifestyle comfort brand added Doug Chandler and Terry Bastis as new members of its US sales team. Combined, Chandler and Bastis bring 50 plus years of shoe industry expertise…
Jarden Sees Q2 Revenue Gain
Jarden Corp. expects sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 to be approximately $1.52 billion compared to $1.27 billion in the same period a year ago, driven by strong organic growth at all four of its operating segments and contribution from th
Billabong to Acquire Skate/Surf Brand RVCA
In a move that brings it a step closer to becoming the de facto king of the action sports market, Billabong International Ltd. reached a conditional agreement to acquire California skate/surf brand RVCA…
Northern Lights Trading Company Re-Acquired by Founder
Northern Lights Trading Company has new owners. Mike Garcia, founder of Northern Lights, and an unnamed partner recently purchased the company back from Jay Allen, just two years after Allen bought the company from Garcia…
Alabama Outdoors Sees Management Changes Following Acquisition
Birmingham-based Alabama Outdoors Inc. has been sold to SMAO LLC, a local investment group led by Scott McCrory, who will now serve as president of the outdoor specialty retail chain. Alabama Outdoors currently operates six retail locations throughout Ala
SGMA: Ball Sports May See MTB Relief
Following a tariff relief that expired on January 1, 2010, the SGMA seems optimistic about the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and the positive impact its provisions might have on ball sports…
Census Bureau: June Retail Sales Up
June retail trade sales were down 0.6% (±0.5%) from the prior month, but up 5.0%(±0.7%) from June 2009, according to advance reports issued by the U.S. Census Bureau…
AboutGolf Names CEO
AboutGolf, the developer of indoor golf simulator technology, hired high-technology industry veteran Robert R. Ryan as its new Chairman/CEO…
Nike Signs Saudi Arabia Distribution Agreement
Nike reached an agreement with Sun and Sand Sports to distribute Nike apparel, footwear and accessories in Saudi Arabia…
