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Congress Poised to Act on Renminbi

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) said that if China or the Obama Administration do not act “promptly” after next week's G20 summit in Toronto to address growing complaints about the renminbi being undervalued, that Congress wi

NSSF: Opposition to Microstamping Legislation ‘Gains Steam’

Even as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempted a last ditch effort to drum-up support for firearms microstamping (S. 6005A / 6468C) today in Albany, opposition to the legislation continued to gain steam, according to a release issued by the Natio

Danner Opens Portland Retail Store

Danner has announced the June 17, 2010 opening of its new Portland retail location, The Danner Factory Store, at 12021 NE Airport Way…

Sitka Gear Adds Jeff Simpson as Midwest Sales Manager

Sitka Gear Inc. has hired Jeff Simpson as its Midwest Sales Manager. In his new role, Simpson will work with key retailers in the Midwest as Sitka continues to increase it presence among Whitetail hunters…

Bushnell, Leupold and Stevens Settle Lawsuits

Bushnell Inc. said it has settled its lawsuits with Leupold & Stevens relating to the Leupold True Ballistic Range® (TBR) technology, and the Bushnell Angle Range Compensation (ARC) technology…

Florida Opens Bay Scallop Season Early

Gov. Charlie Crist said the recreational harvest season for bay scallops in Florida will open 12 days earlier than usual this year. The governor is taking this action to “help relieve possible economic hardships on Florida fishing communities that may occ

Suunto Hires New England Sales Reps

Suunto, the maker of outdoor and fitness wrist-top computers, announced a partnership with sales representative, MacDaddy Sports Group LLC, led by owner Ken MacDonald, to handle all of the New England territory…

Dick’s SG Donates $50,000 to Team Fox

The first-ever Dick's Sporting Goods National Runners' Month marked the recent finish of its successful, month-long celebration with a donation of $50,000 to its charity partner, Team Fox…

Clarus Corp. Execs to Preside at NASDAQ Monday

Clarus Corporation said its senior managers and board of directors will preside over the NASDAQ closing bell ceremony on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the company's recent listing on the NASDAQ Global Market. Clarus expects to renam

K2 Appoints Snowboard Global Marketing Manager

K2 Sports promoted Hunter Waldron to the position of Global Marketing Manager for K2 Snowboarding while Bill Hall was promoted to K2 Sports Category Manager for Snowboard Boots…

Record Breaking Numbers for National Trail Day

American Hiking Society said its 18th annual National Trails Day (NTD) 2010, the national kick-off event for Great Outdoors Month in June, was a huge success. On Saturday, June 5, tens of thousands of volunteers and trail enthusiasts in all 50 states cele

Aspen Skiing Co. Reports 4.3% Rise in Visits for Season

Aspen Skiing Company skier visits rose up 4.3% above the 2008-2009 season thanks to consistent snowfall throughout the season, a strong January, a late surge in visits at the end of March and into April and strong pass use…