Nike’s New Lebron Commercial: Should I Be Who You Want Me To Be?
Nike Inc. announced the launch of “Rise,” a new multi-media campaign featuring two-time NBA MVP LeBron James speaking in his own voice. In the film, he addresses his off-season controversy head-on and focuses on the road ahead…
Garmin Acquires Norwegian Distributor
Garmin Ltd. acquired Belanor AS, the distributor of Garmin’s automotive, outdoor recreation, fitness and marine products in Norway…
Arizona Sportsmen Join Forces on Hunting Economics Agenda
A broad group of local and regional leaders representing Arizona sporting organizations, small businesses, lodging, and retailers have launched the Hunting Works for Arizona partnership…
SGMA Credits Local Leagues for Talent Development
According to SGMA's annual participation study on team sports, today’s college and professional team sports athletes owe a debt a gratitude to local recreation leagues where they had the chance to develop their athletic skills and talent…
Maine Trappers Score Victory in Federal Court
Trappers in Maine and sportsmen nationwide scored a “huge victory” after a Federal Court of Appeals rejected an effort from anti-hunting groups seeking to use the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to stop trapping in the state, according to a recent relase bu
MKS No Longer Exclusive With Charter Arms
MKS Supply announces that the company will no longer be the exclusive marketer of the Charter Arms product line effective Oct. 19, 2010…
Adventure Cycling Association Reports 15% Revenue Gain
Adventure Cycling Association reported record revenues for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30. Revenues reached $4.1 million, up 15% from the prior year on strong growth of donations and revenue from tours, prodcut and ad sales by it award-winning bicycle-tra
Collective Brands Sees Long-Term EPS Growth of 12-16%
At its annual investor meeting, Collective Brands' management provided long-term growth targets for the company, including net sales growth of 3-5%, operating profit growth of 9-12%, and earnings per share growth of 12-16%. Management outlined growth
Pukka Headwear Reaches Deal with Sports, Inc.
Pukka Headwear, maker of custom team headwear, reached a vendor agreement with Sports, Inc. of Lewistown, MT…
JJB Sports, Sports Direct Cleared of Fraud Charges
JJB Sports Plc, the U.K.'s third- largest sporting goods retailer, said the Serious Fraud Office completed its investigation into the company and Sports Direct International Plc and decided no charges are to be brought against the companies…
Modell’s Launches Winter Shops
Modell's Sporting Goods launched their first ever Winter Shop to be featured in each of the chain's 146 stores this holiday season…
Many Outdoor Enthusiasts Maintained Spending in ’09
The latest participation survey from the Outdoor Foundation provides data to support the widely held notion that the outdoor recreation industry is anti-cyclical…
Intrawest Looks to Spin Off Whistler Blackcomb in IPO
Intrawest ULC will spin off its stake in the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia in an initial public offering. A securities filing by Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. does not indicate either the number of shares to be sold or their offerin
Montana Retailers Plans Ignite Backlash
Vann's, the largest independent appliance and electronics retailer in Montana, has set off a firestorm among the state’s outdoor retailers with its plans to compete against them online…
Long-Time Exec Returns to Hevi-Shot
Enviro-Metal, Inc., makers of HEVI-Shot ammunition, has announced the return of Kelly (Malloy) Sorensen as V.P. of Sales and Marketing…
