NSSF Reports 3.6% Jump in Hunting License Sales; Biggest Increase Since ’74
The National Shooting Sports Foundation called a 3.6% rise in paid hunting license holders for 2009 “one of the most encouraging signs for hunting in recent years.”…
Puma AG’s Fourth Quarter Top-Line Growth Outweighs Costs Pressures
Puma AG reported sales in the fourth quarter increased 16.1% currency-adjusted and 28.2% in euro terms, reaching €623.4 million ($848 mm). All regions contributed positively to the performance, led by the Americas region. But the German footwear gi
Cabela’s Inc. Sees Retail Strength, Strong Margins Drive Q4 Profit Growth
Cabela’s Inc. reported improved merchandise margins, increasing revenues and lower impairment charges in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 1 drove profit up more than 14% against a year -ago period that slumped on steep charges and liquidation costs…
OR Winter Market Backcountry Hardgoods Review Part II
The relentless march toward lighter, stronger, faster continues in the backcountry equipment market as evidenced by products exhibited at last month’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market…
ChiRunning Launches new Educational Web Site
ChiRunning, the natural running technique organization based in Asheville, NC, has launched a series of new websites: www.chirunning.com; www.chiwalking.com and www.chiliving.com…
Interbike Forms Exhibitor Feedback Panel
Interbike announced the formation of an exhibitor advisory panel made up of 11 executives representing a broad range of manufacturers, suppliers and distributors operating within the international bicycle community…
Big 5 Signs on as LA Marathon Sponsor
Big 5 Sporting Goods has signed on as a sponsor of the Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss…
Outdoor Companies Back BLM Wild Lands Policy
Citing the need for “balance in federal land management and the role public and wild lands play in supporting jobs across the American economy,” The Conservation Alliance (Alliance), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and companies they represent sent a l
Nordstrom to Acquire HauteLook
Nordstrom, Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire HauteLook, Inc., a leader in the online private sale marketplace…
NRF Forecast 6% Growth in 1H Container Imports
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise 11% in February over the same month last year and the first half of 2011 should be up 6% over the same period in 2010, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker
Boxercraft Appoints COO
Boxercraft, the cheerleading specialist based in Atlanta, announced that Marion Parkes has been promoted to chief operating officer across all divisions. Parkes has worked for Boxercraft for eight years…
Reports of Imminent Jack Wolfskin Sale Resurface
Several companies are in talks to acquire Germany's Jack Wolfskin brand from two European private equity firms, according to an unconfirmed report in Financial Times Deutschland and picked up by the Bloomberg news service…
Marriott Named Hotel Partner of USA Football
USA Football, the sport's national governing body, appointed Marriott International the official hotel partner of USA Football and its U.S. National Team program. Marriott joins Riddell and Sports Authority as one of USA Football's three nationa
Nike Golf Partners with DuPont
DuPont has partnered with Nike Golf for a transformational golf ball core that adds distance, straightens shots and improves control, according to Nike test results…
New Balance Launches New Baseball Campaign
New Balance announced the launch of “Change the Game,” a new baseball campaign featuring MLB and NB Baseball athletes Dustin Pedroia and Ubaldo Jimenez that highlights their inspirational stories of athletic achievement in the face of doubt or adversity..
