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Globe Swings to Profit in 2010, But Sales Fall in All Regions
Globe International reported recently that currency exchange rates dropped it’s top line 9% in constant currency terms for the fiscal year ended June 30, but the company swung to a net profit after tax (NPAT) of A$1.3 million (US$1.1 mm) from a loss
August Outdoor Retail Sales Disappoint
Retailers described August as “chaotic,” “schizophrenic,” and “unstable,” with sales in some categories seen as wildly successful but the overall business disappointing…
Backyard, Car and RV Camping Sets Record in 2009
An estimated 44 million people participated in camping in 2009, nearly one million more participants than in the previous high of 1996, according the 2010 Special Report on Camping released last week by The Coleman Company, Inc. and The Outdoor Foundation
Brociety.com Shuttered; Niche Factor to Blame
Backcountry.com’s Brociety.com website, which specialized in offering discounts for snowboard gear on a one-deal-at-a-time (ODAT) basis, has shuttered its operations. Backcountry.com will now add Snowboard products to its WhiskeyMilitia.com ODAT sit
New Bicycle Trade to be Held in China in 2011
Asia Bike, a new bicycle trade fair, will be held for the first time in Nanjing, China, from July 27-30, 2011. The show will be held next door to the 6th Asia Outdoor, which is scheduled to be held at the same time and place. Representatives for Asia Bike
Oakley to Sponsor Team USA
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced multi-year sponsorship agreements with Oakley and Outerstuff. Oakley is now the first-ever performance-based eyewear supplier to Team USA, and Outerstuff is an official licensee…
NSGA Vice President Steps Down
National Sporting Goods Association Vice President of Business Development Paul M. Prince will retire, effective September 30. Prince is one of NSGA’s longest-tenured staff members, having contributed 39 years to the sporting goods industry…
Deer Breeders Co-Op Joins the American Deer and Wildlife Alliance
The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA)has partnered with Deer Breeders Co-Op to promote the deer and wildlife industry. The two organizations will work together to promote the deer industry and increase youth participation in the outdoors, according
Nike Launches Running App
Nike, Inc. Launches Nike+ GPS Through Apple Inc.'s app store over Labor Day weekend for iPhone and iPod touch users…
Zumiez Ups Overtime Settlement to $2.1M
Zumiez Inc has increased its proposal to settle a class action overtime lawsuit in California from $1.3 million to $2.1 million…
Kokatat Appoints Rep for Southwest
Kokatat, the watersports apparel and accessories company, extended the territories of its rep, Ted Keyes. In addition to his current territories, Keyes is now responsible for California, Nevada and Arizona…
Anaconda Sports to Supply Junior Colleges
Anaconda Sports, recently acquired by Genesco, has been named the official sporting goods supplier of The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for the three- year period starting Sept. 1, 2010…
July Golf Rounds Slide 5%
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 5.1% in July compared to July 2009 and down 3.3% on a YTD basis…
Coalson Named BowTech Director of Marketing
BowTech has introduced Samuel Coalson as its new Director of Marketing, Samuel Coalson….
Sportsman Channel, IMO Announce Multimedia Partnership with Union Sportsmen’s Alliance
Sportsman Channel and and InterMedia Outdoors, the largest outdoor media group in America, have created a multimedia partnership with the Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA), a North America's hunting and fishing organization exclusively for union
