Insight Tech-Gear Adds Evernham, Anderson and Assoc. to Sales Rep Team
Insight Tech-Gear, a developer and manufacturer of illumination, laser aiming and thermal imaging solutions for the federal, law enforcement and commercial markets, has added Evernham, Anderson & Associates as a factory sales rep group covering the upper
Polarmax Parent Hires Director of Global Business Development – Government, Military
Longworth Industries, parent company of XGO and Polarmax, has hired Sherry Lyons as director of global business development for Government and Military…
Callaway Golf Lowers Guidance for the Year
Callaway Golf Co. said its preliminary financial results show its second-quarter per share profit fell sharply on weaker sales, prompting the company to lower its guidance for the rest of the year…
Play It Again Sports Parent Posts Profit Gain
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income increased 28.1% in the second quarter to $1.2 million, or 22 cents a share, from $930,500, or 17 cents, a year ago. Sales were virtually flat at $8.8 million versus $8.7 million a year
Former Nautica Founder Partners with Jack Nicklaus
The Nicklaus Companies and David Chu Management Group (DCMG) have have established a strategic partnership to develop and evolve the Nicklaus Brands in the lifestyle category. Chu first rose to prominence in the eighties with the success of his lifestyle
Amazon.com Launches Outdoor Recreation Store
Amazon.com launched its new Outdoor Recreation Store focusing on outdoor gear and apparel. Amazon.com's growing selection of merchandise is complemented by offerings available from leading outdoor merchants, including Altrec, Backcountry and Mountain
Wilson Most Used Racket at Wimbledon
Wilson were used by over a third of all competitors at the 2009 Wimbledon Championships, according to research by IFM Sports Marketing Surveys…
BOSG Hires New England Rep
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) added Dan Burke to its rep team. As a New England territory sales manager, Burke will assist current clients and opening new accounts in upstate NY, ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, and CT…
Black Diamond Wins AMGA Industry Award
Black Diamond is the 2009 recipient of the American Mountain Guides Association’s (AMGA) Industry Award. AMGA Executive Director Betsy Novak will present the award to Black Diamond at this year’s Summer Market Outdoor Retailer Show…
Nike Opens Action Sports Store
Nike Inc. has opened a Nike 6.0, Hurley and Converse concept store at 225 Forest in Laguna Beach with a focus on customization. The new three-story concept, entitled 225 Forest, marks the first time Hurley, Nike 6.0, Converse and Nike SB are being sold by
Modell’s Recognized for Job Creation in Harlem
Modell's Sporting Goods was honored for its commitment to supplying jobs to local Empowerment Zone residents in Harlem. At a press conference held on July 6 at Modell's store at 300 West 125th Street, NYC officials also discussed Modell's u
K-Swiss Moves into Skate Footwear
K-Swiss announced plans to move into a new skateboarding category for Spring 2010. As part of the effort, skate icon, Greg Lutzka, has signed an extended agreement to serve as the company’s new creative director of skate…
Panel Urges Huge Increase in Conservation Spending
A report by the Outdoor Resources Review Group urged the federal government to substantially increase its spending on outdoor recreation and conservation. At least $3.2 billion a year — up from current funding of about $255 million — is required to con
Kokatat Watersports and Verde PR Partner
Kokatat Watersports Wear and Verde PR & Consulting have entered into a public relations partnership effective immediately. Kokatat, the independent paddlewear and accessories company, is headquartered in Arcata, CA, which is also the company’s global manu
BJ’s June Comps Dip 4.8%
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. June 2009 sales decreased by 4.8% to $1.00 billion, from $1.05 billion in June 2008. Comparable club sales for June 2009 decreased by 7.5%, including a negative impact of 10.2% from lower gasoline revenue. Excluding gasoline, mer
