The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reports that the Shanghai Huangpu District People's Court has sentenced a retail shop owner, Fan Chaokui, to serve a seven month jail term and pay a fine after being convicted of selling c
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Risk of Youth Soccer Injuries Greater Than for Other Sports
Youth soccer carries a higher risk of injury than many other contact sports, with injuries such as concussion and musculoskeletal trauma occurring fairly commonly, according to a report published online Jan. 25 in Pediatrics…
SHOT Show University Kicks Off Shooting Sports Industry Fest
The historic strength of the shooting sports industry was cited by several of the speakers during Monday’s SHOT Show University, an annual classroom-style presentation that features informative and interactive speeches by a select group of esteemed
“Pretty Straight” Design Wins Project OR Contest
Faith Anderson, a design student from Philadelphia University, was named the winner of the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Project OR…
EMC Sports, Acquires Soffe Accessory Business
EMC Sports, Inc., a division of Eric McCrite Co., has recently acquired the Soffe Accessory business, patents and licenses from New Balance. Soffe’s patented hair and sleeve scrunchies are sold by major retailers and team dealers…
U.S. May Remove Sleeping Bags from GSP
Citing a surge of imports from Bangladesh, Exxel Outdoors, Inc. has persuaded the Obama Administration to consider removing synthetic filled sleeping bags from the list of products enjoying duty-free entry into the U.S. under the Generalized System of Pre
Intrawest Negotiations Continue
The Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort could be auctioned off next month in the midst of hosting the Winter Olympic Games as part of foreclosure proceedings against the hedge fund that bought its parent company…
180s Announces Promotions
180s promoted Jay Wilkins to chief operating officer and Shelley Foland to director of sales. In addition, Brian Parker has been appointed director of marketing. All changes take place immediately…
REI Names Smith Optics Vendor Partner of the Year for 2009
REI named Smith Optics, Inc. as its 2009 Vendor Partner of the Year at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show. REI cited “shared values, product inspiration and innovation, and outstanding financial results in an extraordinarily challenging year” a
Court Okays Ski Market Gift Card Redemption Plan
A federal bankruptcy court judge has approved an agreement that would allow holders of Ski Market gift cards to redeem them for half of their remaining value this week…
Supreme Court Hands Down Key Campaign Finance Decision
The National Rifle Association praised the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, removing unconstitutional restrictions on the NRA’s ability to speak freely at election time…
Pyramyd Air Handling European Beeman Airguns
Pyramyd Air is now the exclusive distributor for European airguns and ammunition previously imported and distributed by Beeman Precision Airguns…
NC Legislator Defends NFL’s Right to Enter Exclusive Apparel Deals
U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) on Thursday said the National Football League has a right to enter into exclusive agreements with apparel companies, including VF Corp., and not be in violation of anti-trust laws, according to a statement from VF Corp…
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Northwest Reps
Hincapie Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer of clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired the Moss Bay Group (MBG) as retail sales representatives for the brand in the Northwest. Effective immediately, MBG will represent Hincapie for retail cycling
Petzal Wins POMA’s Grits Gresham Award
The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) honored veteran journalist Dave Petzal during the State of the Industry Dinner at the Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show. Petzal, of Bedford, NY,
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