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New CEO to Take Over at Leupold on July 19th
The board of directors of optics maker Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has announced the appointment of Calvin Johnston as president and CEO effective July 19, 2010…
Collective Brands Opens New European Headquarters
Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG), a division of Collective Brands, Inc., has opened a new combined European Headquarters and Distribution Center facility in Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands (near Amsterdam), as well as a new London-base
NSSF Responds to Recent Supreme Court Ruling
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) recently hailed the United States Supreme Court 5-4 decision written by Justice Alito that ruled the individual right to keep and bear arms protected by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution applies t
NRA Lauds “Landmark” 2nd Amendment Ruling by High Court
The National Rifle Association of America praised the U.S. Supreme Court's historic decision in another landmark Second Amendment case. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that the Second Amendment applies not just to Washington, D.C. and other federa
Rocket Dog Appoints Account Executive
Jay Coffman has been hired as an account executive for Rocket Dog. With more than 25 years experience with footwear brands, He comes to Rocket Dog from Levi's footwear where he was the Midwest/Southeast Account Executive…
Britney Spears Offers Designs First Candie’s Collection
Britney Spears has designed her first ever limited edition collection of apparel and accessories for junior lifestyle brand, Candie's available only at Kohl's…
Confluence Watersports Hires VP of Finance
Confluence Watersports has hired Kaustubh Deshpande as the new vice president and chief financial operator. Deshpande, who has a background in implementing ERP systems in complex manufacturing environments, will lead the finance and accounting departments
Gramicci Helps Sponsor Rock Climbing Documentary
Gramicci is helping sponsor a feature length documentary film about the origins of rock climbing in the United States. The Last Wild Mountain: Portrait of the American Climber follows the parallel stories of the first two generations of rock climbers in A
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
Sale of Used Sports Gear Declined Again in 2009
Consumers purchased $952 million in used sporting goods equipment in 2009, according to a report just released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). This was a 2% decline from $969 million in used equipment purchases in 2008…
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…
Antigua Names Salesman of the Year, Other Awards
The Antigua Group, Inc. has named Gary Chittenden its Salesman of the Year, according to President and CEO Ron McPherson…
The Finish Line’s Fiscal Q1 Profits Surge on Double-Digit Comp Sales Gains
The Finish Line, Inc. saw sales climb 9.0% to $282.4 million in its first quarter ended May 29 on a 10.9% comp gain driven by the running and toning categories, increased Internet sales and improved store metrics. Income from continuing operations shot up
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…
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
