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New Healthcare Bill Stirs Industry Debate
With its potential negative impact on small business, the sporting goods industry seems deeply troubled about the nation's healthcare insurance overhaul…
Industry Vendors Boost Margins and Profits in Q4
The light seen at the end of the industry’s third quarter last year started to shine a bit brighter in the fourth quarter as more companies saw sales increase, margins improve and losses either narrow or move into profit territory to finish off a ye
Serotta Sports Taps Mavis to Build Cycling Lines
Stan Mavis, co-founder of Pearl Izumi and later president of Sugoi Performance Apparel, has been named president of the newly formed Serotta Sport, which will continue to offer Serotta’s custom, hand-built bicycles and also be the exclusive North Am
Luna Bar Owners Launch Cycling Apparel Line
Kit Crawford and Gary Erickson, the owners of Clif Bar & Company and LUNA Bar, announce the launch of LUNA Sport LLC, a startup company dedicated to producing high-end women's cycling and athletic wear…
Ducks Unlimited Taps Former FWS Director as New CEO
Ducks Unlimited Inc., has announced that H. Dale Hall has been named the organization's new chief executive officer. A former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (2005-2009), DU says Hall is widely respected as a “visionary conservationist
Schwinn Campaign Aims to Re-engergize Brand
Schwinn unveiled a marketing campaign aimed at re-energizing the Schwinn brand by providing generous co-op advertising dollars, a new website and magazine advertising that appeal to Americans' sense of nostalgia for the iconic brand…
Federal Agencies Sign Agreement to Protect Sage-Grouse Habitat
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar have announced an agreement to support the conservation of greater sage-grouse and sagebrush ecosystems in parts of 11 Western states, according to a release by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Governor Bob McDonnell Signs Virginia Restaurant Carry into Law
According to several sources, including the National Rifle Association, Governor Bob McDonnell has signed into law an NRA-backed measure allowing right-to-carry permit holders to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense in restaurants, providing they do
West Marine Reports Q1 Comps up 8.4%
West Marine, Inc. said warm weather, closings of competing stores and renwed demand for boats, motors and electronics helped it grow sales 8.5% in the first quarter ended April 3. Comp stores sales rose 8.4%…
Black Diamond’s Apollo LED Lanterns Light Nepalese Village
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., in partnership with the Village Lighting Project, has successfully completed lighting Nepal's Namarkhu Village. Villagers will use savings from the lights to purchase a drinking water…
NRF Study Highlights Retailers’ Shifting Priorities
Many retailers will remain focused on improving their internal operations in 2010, according to a report released by the National Retail Federation Foundation and KPMG LLP. The study, based on a survey of 300 retailers' key business priorities and pl
Adidas Signs Highly Touted Running Back
Adidas has signed a multi-year partnership with Clemson University All-American running back C.J. Spiller…
Callaway Expects Q1 Sales to Rise 11%
Callaway Golf Company said it estimates first quarter sales will rise 11% to $303 million from $272 million for the first quarter of 2009. Earnings per share are estimated to be approximately 24 cents, well ahead of 11 cents earned a year ago…
RECALL: Tabata USA
Tabata USA, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on approximately 250 scuba regulators due to a faulty chamber plug…
RECALL: TUSA RS-670 Scuba Regulators
Tabata USA Inc of Long Beach, CA. is voluntarily recalling about 250 TUSA RS-670 regulators because they pose a danger of drowning, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said…
