JJB Sports announced that Sir David Jones has retired from the board of the U.K.-based sports retailer with immediate effect due to ill health…
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Cabela’s Reports Record Q2 Profits
Cabela’s Incorporated reported record second quarter fiscal 2010 earnings on a 240 basis point improvement in operating margins. The company said operating income rose 62% due to the strong performance of World’s Foremost Bank, higher merchand
K-Swiss Acquires FORM Athletics, Hires Mark Miller
K-Swiss said it has acquired Laguna Beach-based FORM Athletics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. FORM Athletics will operate as a division of K-Swiss led by Mark Miller, FORM's incumbent founder and CEO…
Brunswick Sells Triton Boats; Exploring ‘Strategic Alternatives’ for Trophy
Brunswick Corporation has sold Triton Boats to Fishing Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Platinum Equity. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed…
CSF Officers Appointed to Federal Advisory Panels
Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane has been appointed to the newly formed Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC) and CSF Vice-President of Policy Gary Kania received an appointment to the Marine Protec
Senate Bill Will Help Hunters Gain Access to Public Lands
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., have introduced legislation that guarantees funding for improving hunter access to existing public lands, according to a release by the Boone and Crockett Club…
Ruger SR9c Named 2010 ‘Handgun of the Year’
According to Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., a Ruger handgun has been named the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence “Handgun of the Year” for the third straight year…
Callaway Restructures Manufacturing/Distribution Processes
Callaway Golf Company announced a restructuring of its global operations to occur over the next 18 months. The initiative encompasses the reorganization of manufacturing and distribution centers located in Carlsbad, CA and Toronto, Canada; the creation of
Shimano Sales Rise 46% in First Half
Shimano Inc., the parent of Pearl Izumi, said its bicycle components and fishing tackle business rebounded strongly in the first half, but maintained its guidance because of uncertainty in Europe and Japan. The Japanese company said consolidated net incom
Timberland’s Q2 Revenues Climb 5%
The Timberland Company reported a second-quarter 2010 net loss of $23.5 million, or 44 cents a share, after a $13.2 million pre-tax charge for the impairment of certain goodwill and intangible assets. In the year-ago period, the company lost $19.2 million
Swix to Distribute Swenor Roller Skis in the U.S.
Swix Sport USA, the maker of ski and snowboard accessories, entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Sport Import AS of Norway to become the exclusive distributor of Swenor brand roller skis and accessories for the U.S. market. Like Swix, Swen
Cabela’s CEO Appointed to Wildlife/Hunting Conservation Council
Cabela's Chief Executive Officer Tommy Millner was appointed to the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, an official advisory group established by U.S. Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to
Delta Apparel Ups Fiscal Year Guidance
Delta Apparel Inc. said it expects earnings to range between $1.37 and $1.39 per share in its fiscal year ended July 3, up from 76 cents a year ago. The apparel maker's revenues reached $424 million up from $355.2 million a year ago…
VF Corp Ups Guidance After Solid Gains Across Business Units
Strength across all business coalitions—along with cost cutting measures, international expansion and cleaner inventories—propelled VF Corporation to impressive growth for the second quarter as the branded lifestyle apparel manufacturer reported revenues
Cybex Narrows Q2 Loss Despite Flat Sales.
Cybex International reported sales for the second quarter of 2010 were flat at $27.7 million compared to $27.8 million for the corresponding 2009 period…
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