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Ribzwear Expands Distribution of Front Pack

RIBZ USA, a San Diego-based developer of outdoor and active lifestyle accessories, will launch distribution of its patented RIBZ front pack to include a broad range of retailers, including mainstream and specialty sporting goods retailers, beginning July

Summit Golf Names New Distributor

Summit Golf Brands, Inc. has confirmed that Glen Argyle Distribution Inc. will become the exclusive distributor of Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction products in Canada…

Federal Spending Doubled on Pedestrian and Bike Projects

Spending on bicycle and pedestrian improvements by the U.S. Department of Transportation more than doubled in fiscal 2009 thanks largely to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), according to Outdoor Industry Association…

DU to Receive $2.5 Million Grant for Gulf Coast Habitat Work

Ducks Unlimited was notified that it will receive a $2.5 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to provide additional habitat for waterfowl and other birds that will migrate to the Gulf Coast later this year…

Crimson Trace Adds Regional Sales Managers

Crimson Trace has hired three new Regional Sales Managers to add to its commercial sales team. Now covering the Great Lakes region is Jeff Otteson, the East Central region is the responsibility of Justin Porlier and the Southeast Central territory will be

Coleman Named 2009 Partner of Excellence by Target Corporation

The Coleman Company Inc. has received a 2009 Partner Award of Excellence from the Target Corporation. Awarded to a select group of vendor partners each year by the retail giant, Coleman says the award “signals a victory for Coleman's revamped sales p

G.I. Joe’s Managers End Plan to Revive Chain

Four former executives of G.I. Joe's have been thwarted in their attempt to bring back the Pacific Northwest chain. Ron Menconi, Joe's former vice president of marketing and merchandise who had served as the new company's president, told Th

Big Agnes Hires Five Amid Record Sales

Big Agnes Inc. announced a new round of hires and staff changes to keep pace with growth associated with the company’s strongest sales year to date…

Injinji Expands Headquarters

Toe sock specialist Injinji has expanded its San Diego, CA-based world headquarters. In an effort to “foster rapid growth and subsequent local hires,” the company said it has acquired an additional 8,500-square-foot office space in its building located at

Fleet Feet Holds Annual Conference

Fleet Feet, Inc. honored the contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference here June 20-24, 2010…

Fleet Feet Holds Annual Conference

Fleet Feet, Inc. honored the contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference here June 20-24, 2010. Franchise owners and employees from 75 Fleet Feet Sports stores and representat

Sport-Haley Acquires Bette and Court Golf

Sport-Haley, Inc., the maker of golf and lifestyle apparel, completed the acquisition of all of the assets of Fantasi International, Inc., a Florida corporation doing business as Bette & Court Golf…