Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY, has reportedly given Bass Pro shops 14 days to make a final decision on a proposed store within Buffalo's Canal Side project…
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NSSF’s CEO Named to New Wildlife Council
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has named Stephen L. Sanetti, president and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), to serve on the new Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC
Edwin Watts Acquires Five Golf Stores in Southeast
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC acquired five retail locations from Southern Golf Partners, including stores in Albany, Ga.; Augusta, Ga.; Macon, Ga.; Ocala, Fla. and Panama City Beach, Fla. Each of the stores will be converted into full-service Edwin Watts G
Traditions Taps Kresser As VP of Sales and Marketing
Traditions Firearms has named Mark Kresser Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Kresser will be a key member of the Traditions Leadership Team working closely with president, Tom Hall to strategize sales and marketing efforts…
New Balance Concept Store Opens in Dedham
New Balance opened its new concept store in Dedham, MA. The Dedham store will showcase a new design concept that highlights New Balance’s performance and technology brand story…
Adidas Q2 Profit Jumps, Exceeds Estimates
Adidas released preliminary results for the second quarter that it said was “materially above market expectations.” Revenues jumped 11% currency-neutral or 19% in euro terms…
Conservation Alliance Organizes ‘Keep It Wild’ Day at OR
The Conservation Alliance has planned the first Keep It Wild Day at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City. On Wednesday, August 4, eight Conservation Alliance members will host conservation organizations in their trade show booths…
Worth Sports Named NBS Vendor of the Year
Worth Sports was named the 2010 Vendor of the Year by Nation's Best Sports (NBS), the sporting goods buying group…
Rab Hires California Reps
Technical outdoor apparel manufacturer Rab added Sierra del Oro Trading Company to its sales roster covering the southwest, effectively splitting the territory into two parts, including northern California and northern Nevada, and southern California, sou
Judge Rules that Cheerleading is Not a Sport
A federal judge in Connecticut ruled that cheerleading may not be considered a varsity sport for purposes of complying with federal gender-equity law. The judge ruled that cheerleading was deemed too “disorganized” for full sporting status and declared a
NOLS partners with Patagonia for the Dream Expedition
This summer, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is partnering with Patagonia for the Dream Expedition Contest. Individuals 13 and older are invited to submit a video before October 31, 2010, answering the following question: What is your dream
Stride Rite to Launch Star Wars Collection
Stride Rite Children's Group launched the Star Wars by stride rite collection in all stride rite retail stores and with leading wholesale partners…
RECALL: Cyclocross Forks
Citing defective forks, Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, WA has issued a voluntary recall on 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets, sold through authorized bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2009 through May 2010…
Rock Creek Acquires Delong Brand
In a recent acquisition, Rock Creek Athletics has acquired the varsity award jacket business assets from Daden Group, including the DeLong brand…
Suunto USA Names VP and Business Director
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas named Nora Stowell as vice president and business director of Suunto U.S.A…
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