Georgia to Charge Hikers, Cyclists to Use Wildlife Areas Jan. 1
Georgia will begin charging hikers birders, cavers, cyclists and other outdoor recreation users fees to access 32 wildlife areas beginning Jan. 1, 2012, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. The new system
ICE Seizes 58 Counterfeit MLB Product Websites
With the conclusion of Major League Baseball's 2011 World Series, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) have announc
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Raises $520,000
The Skechers Foundation today announced that more than $520,000 was raised for children with special needs and education through its Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. The 2011 donations were significantly higher than last year's Pier to Pier Wal
September Golf Rounds Slide
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the United States were down 4.4 percent in September 2011 compared to September 2010. Public access play was down 4.1 percent for the month and private course activity was down 5.6 percent…
CamelBak 2010 Sales Reached $122.2 Million
CamelBak had net sales of $122.2 million in the year ended Dec. 31, according to audited financial statements filed Monday by Compass Diversified Holdings, Inc., which acquired CamelBak in late August. Unaudited financial statements included in the filing
Steven Madden 3Q Profit Up 39 Percent
Steve Madden reported sales in the third quarter increased 70.5 percent to $313.9 million, bolstered by acquisitions and double-digit organic growth. Net income increased 39.3 percent to $31.9 million, or 74 cents per share, compared to $22.9 million, or
Trilantic Capital Buying Implus from AEA Investors
Trilantic Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has partnered with management to acquire Implus Corporation, a leader in the footwear, outdoor and fitness accessories markets. In the transaction, Trilantic will partner with founding family member and C
Daron Rahlves Becomes Ambassador for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
World champion skier, Daron Rahlves is the latest Ambassador for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM), the national initiative that encourages children and adults to get involved with skiing and snowboarding by taking lessons from professional instruct
RECALL: 27,000 Trek Bicycles Pose Fall Hazard
Trek Bicycle Corporation of Waterloo, WI is recalling 27,000 bicycles because they use a seat post clamp that can break and pose a fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced…
Amer Sports Q3 Net Income Up on Strength from Winter and Outdoor Division
Amer Sports reported net sales for the third quarter increased 17 percent in local currency terms to €559.2 million ($792 mm). The growth was said to be particularly strong in Winter Sports Equipment, which grew 24 percent in currency-neutral terms
ASA Wraps Another Successful Sportfishing Summit
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and the city of New Orleans hosted the 2011 Sportfishing Summit October 12-14, with industry leaders representing more than 100 companies and organizations from the United States, Canada and around the globe mee
West Marine Grows Store Segment 4.1 Percent in Third Quarter
West Marine, Inc. reported net revenues for the 13 weeks ended Oct. 1 reached $180.3 million, up 4.5 percent from the year earlier period. Revenues in the Stores segment rose 4.1 percent to $163.8 million, while comparable store sales grew 3.9% versus the
Deckers Outdoor Q3 Revenues Catapults 49 Percent
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported third-quarter revenues jumped 49.1 percent to $414.4 million compared to $277.9 million in the prior year. The gains were again powered by the Ugg brand, where sales rose 47.3 percent. Teva revenues grew 7.3 percent. Earning
Equip Closes $33 Million Lowe Alpine Acquisition
Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd. said it closed on its £20 million ($33 mm) purchase of Lowe Alpine, a 44-year-old brand that had been withering under Italian ownership. Matrix Private Equity Partners, which helped finance the acquisition, has taken a mino
Fishhound.com Hits 100,000 Fans on Facebook
Fishhound.com, the Web's most comprehensive provider of real-time fishing reports delivered by professional anglers, licensed guides and charter captains, announced today that it has exceeded 100,000 fans on its Facebook fan page. In less than six mo
