The core of the FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) was doing business as usual through the government shutdown…
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Plano and Synergy Outdoors Merge
Plano Molding Company and Synergy Outdoors announced a strategic merger called Plano Synergy Holdings…
Wolverinie Worldwide Eyes $4 Billion by 2018
Driven by Merrell and Sperry Top-Sider, Wolverine Worldwide projected last week that its revenues would reach $4.1 billion by 2018, up from $2.7 billion projected for the current year. The goal, offered at its annual investor meeting, represents a compoun
NSSF Updates Modern Sporting Rifle Consumer Report
The National Shooting Sports Foundation's initial Modern Sporting Rifle Report, conducted in 2010, revealed that owners were passionate about their MSRs, that most used them often and largely for target shooting, that they owned multiple modern sport
WFSGI Elects New Chairs for Bicycle Committees
WFSGI announced that two new chairpersons have been elected for its Bicycle Committees. Bernhard Johanni (SRAM) succeeds Dirk Bruynseraede from Ridley as Technical Committee Chairman and Tim Gerrits(Shimano) follows Josh Poertner from Zipp as Wheel Commit
Utah Governor Strikes Deal to Reopen Five National Parks
Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert announced early Friday morning that a deal has been reached with the U.S. Department of Interior to re-open the State’s five national parks, Cedar Breaks and Natural Bridges national monuments, and the Glen Canyon Natio
Octane Fitness Seeks Historic Ruling From US Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a petition by Octane Fitness LLC, which is seeking well over $1 million in attorneys fees after defeating a patent lawsuit brought by Icon Health & Fitness, Inc…
Government Shutdown is Crippling Fisheries Access, Conservation and the Sportfishing Industry
Millions of anglers are now locked out of federal lands and waters and thousands of small businesses are suffering because Congress and the Administration can’t agree on the nation’s finances, according to the The American Sportfishing Associa
Zumiez’s Comps Dip in September
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 5, decreased 6.0 percent to $58.9 million, compared to $62.7 million in the same period a year ago. The company's comparable store sales decreased 0.6 percent..
Outdoor Gear Canada to Distribute Yuba Cargo Bikes
Yuba Bicycles has signed a multi-year agreement with Outdoor Gear Canada that makes OGC the exclusive Canadian distributor of Yuba’s cargo bikes and accessories…
Outdoor Foundation Awards First Heatlh Challenge Grants in North Carolina
In partnership with Blue Cross and Blue shield of North Carolina and NC Recreation and Park Association, Outdoor Foundation awarded $22,500 for 2013 Go NC! Health Challenge Grants, which focus directly on enhancing the link between outdoor activity and he
Calida Group Seeks Control of Lafuma
Calida Group, which is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, is seeking a majority stake in Lafuma, the struggling French company that owns the Lafuma, Millet and Eider outdoor apparel brands…
Sports Marketing Surveys USA Partners with AA Data Company
Sports Marketing Surveys USA (SMS USA) entered into a partnership arrangement with AA Data Company LLC, based in Grass Valley, CA. AA Data is the leading provider of retail audit sales information to the surf and skateboard industry through its ActionWatc
Dick’s SG Sets Openings for Four Stores
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced grand opening celebrations for four stores to open in Lake Charles, LA; Prescott, AZ; Issaquah, WA; and Albuquerque (Uptown), NM…
Petzl America Names Tom Adams As Sales Director
Petzl America appointed Tom Adams as sales director. Adams worked as Petzl America's sport division manager for the past six years. In his new role, he will be responsible for driving sales across the sport, professional, and headlamp divisions…
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