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Flat Fitty Names Sales Chief for Australia/New Zealand
Flat Fitty/Lavish Headwear named Dave Johnson to the newly created position of National Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand…
NC Highway Patrol Switches to SWHC Pistols and Tactical Rifles
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation said the North Carolina Highway Patrol has chosen to equip all of its officers with Smith & Wesson Military & Police (M&P) Series pistols and with M&P Series tactical rifles. The M&P357 pistols and M&P15 tactical rifles
Amer Sports Announces New Hires for Salomon/Atomic
Amer Sports said Jeff Larsen has accepted the position of Director, Salomon Footwear and Anthony “Tony” Elggren as the National Accounts Manager for ASWO, responsible for ski equipment makers Salomon and Atomic as well as Suunto watches and instruments…
Rawlings Bat Helmet to be Mandatory in Minor League Baseball in 2010
Rawlings S100 batting helmet will become the mandatory helmet in the Minor Leagues starting in 2010. The helmets, which offers increased protection at ball speeds up to 100 miles per hour, will make their Minor League Baseball debut later this year in the
Gander Mountain Exits PowerSports; Go Forward Categories Comp Up 1.8%
Following up on an especially strong first quarter that saw boosts from several key product segments, Gander Mountain reported disappointing second quarter results as losses widened on sliding revenues. Company management attributed disappointing results
Cherokee Inc. to License JEM Sportswear
Cherokee Inc. entered into an exclusive agreement in the U.S. with JEM Sportswear for men’s and boy’s knit tops for its Sideout brand. JEM Sportswear, based in San Fernando, CA, currently has 35 active licensing deals with Disney, Hasbro, Fox,
Lululemon to Launch Kids Product and Retail Concept
Lululemon athletica inc. is introducing ivivva athletica, a new brand the vertical retailer said is focused on 6-12 year olds and will feature technical, multi-functional apparel that will include many of the design features found in lululemon product…
OBIT: Melvin Olshansky, Maurice Sporting Goods
Melvin A. Olshansky, the chairman of Maurice Sporting Goods in Northbrook, IL, died on Aug 29 at the age of 74, according to The Chicago Tribune. He had been hospitalized for several months with a number of maladies, including respiratory problems and kid
Amer Sports Exploring Sale of Mavic; Lowers 2009 FY Guidance
Amer Sports is currently exploring a sale of its cycling business Mavic. The Finland-based business, which owns the Wilson, Salomon, Atomic, Precor and Suunto brands, also lowered its outlook for the current year while unveiling a €150 million ($21
NRA Foundaton Awards Grants to Preserve Shooting Sports
The NRA Foundation has awarded 53 counties in Pennsylvania new grants for programs and events promoting and preserving the shooting sports. Field Representatives Kory Enck and Tom Baldrige, who coordinate the fundraising efforts for Pennsylvania, report t
Alpen Optics Signs The Media Group to Handle PR/communications
Alpen Optics has signed an agency agreement with Chicago based PR and marketing firm, The Media Group, Inc., to handle its public relations and communications efforts…
Report: Americans Expect to Keep Spending in Check for Holiday
Back-to-school shopping season hasn’t even ended yet, but American consumers are looking ahead to the Holiday shopping period with some trepidation. Based on a recent consumer survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group, more than half the respon
Lululemon to Launch Kids Product and Retail Concept
lululemon athletica inc. is introducing ivivva athletica, a new brand the vertical retailer said is focused on 6-12 year olds and will feature technical, multi-functional apparel that will include many of the design features found in lululemon product…
Gander Mountain Widens Q2 Loss on Increased Markdowns, Advertising
Gander Mountain reported second quarter sales declined 1.8% to $248.4 million from $252.9 million a year ago. The net loss widened to $7.3 million, or 30 cents a share, from a net loss of $4.9 million, or 20 cents, a year ago. The increased loss resulted
Sportfishing Supports Reintroduction of Cape Hatteras Legislation
The American Sportfishing Association has issued a press release publicizing their support for the reintroduction of legislation (H.R. 718 and S. 1557) that would restore reasonable off-road vehicle (ORV) access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreati
