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Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Annual List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) released its Candidate Notice of Review, a yearly appraisal of the current status of plants and animals considered candidates for protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)…
NRA’s Right to Hunt and Fish Amendments Adopted in Three States
Voters in Tennessee, Arkansas, and South Carolina voted to include National Rifle Association-backed constitutional amendments to protect America’s great, ages-old heritage of hunting and fishing as state constitutional rights…
Mexican Diplomat Says NRA Should Target Gun Trafficking
A top diplomat in Mexico has appealed for help from the National Rifle Association to help stem the flow of U.S. guns to Mexico's drug cartel, according to several sources, including Reuters…
Adidas Outdoor Names Three Eastern Seaboard Agencies
In support of its entry into the U.S. outdoor market, Adidas Outdoor has announced the appointments of three sales agencies on the eastern seaboard: East Coast Action Sports will handle the mid-atlantic, Evolve Sales & Associates will cover the southeast
Billabong Completes General Pants Group Acquisition
Billabong International Limited has completed the acquisition of the Sydney, Australia-based Surf Dive 'n' Ski and Jetty Surf retail stores from fashion apparel retailer General Pants Group and associated parties. Both the companies are based in
Fischer Sports Names New Creative Agency
Fischer Sports GmbH has named Zooom Productions as its lead creative agency. With offices in Austria and Venice Beach, CA, Zooom specializes in helping brands reach the youth market. It's current clients include Red Bull, Braun, Nike, Suunto, Salzbur
Kohl’s 3Q Earnings Flat on 4.2% Revenue Increase
Kohl's Corp. earned $194 million, or 63 cents per share, in the third quarter, virtually even with its profit of $193 million, or 63 cents, a year earlier. Revenue rose 4.2% to $4.22 billion…
Macy’s Sales Rise Nearly 7%
Macy's Inc. earned $10 million, or 2 cents per share, for the period ended Oct. 30, rebounding from a loss of $35 million, or 8 cents per share, a year ago…
Reebok to Make Nerf Footwear and Apparel
Reebok will partner with Hasbro to launch an apparel and footwear line next September based on Habro's Nerf…
Total Apparel Group Sees Slow Start to FIFA and Kappa Launches
Total Apparel Group, Inc. management indicated that late shipments and deliveries caused many major retailers to cancel their orders for its Kappa and FIFA Collections. In a letter to shareholders, management said that while a campaign tied to the World C
Johnson Outdoors Adds to Sales Team
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft hired industry veteran Gregg Gunderman as its regional sales manager for northeastern and southern territories…
Bushnell Outdoor Appoints CEO
Bushnell Outdoor Products, the maker of sports optics and hunting and shooting-related accessories, promoted Blake Lipham to president and chief executive officer, effective immediately…
Dorel Industries Cycling Segment Revenues Rise in Third Quarter
Dorel Industries Inc. reported revenues at its Recreational/Leisure segment, which owns the Cannondale, Schwinn and Sugoi cycling brands, rose 18.8% to $172.5 million in the third quarter. The business was the only one of Dorel’s three segments not
Gaiam Sees Slight Third Quarter Decline
Gaiam, Inc. revenue for the third quarter decreased 2.8% to $72.3 million. Management said the decline was said to be due to the company's focus on improving operating income by reducing television advertising and catalog circulation, partially offse
Asics Corp. Sees Jump in Fiscal Second Quarter Earnings; Americas Region Surging
Asics Corp. reported robust gains in earnings in the fiscal second quarter ended Sept. 30 but results still fell short of prior forecasts due to lower-than-expected sales in Japan as well as changes in foreign exchange rates…
