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Marker Völkl Group Looks to Expand in Key Markets
According to a company statement, Marker Völkl Group is on track to increase sales in key markets this year. Völkl earned a solid 13% share of the global ski market in 2009 and ranked fourth in terms of value in a comparison of international ski makers, a
Aldila, Inc. Joins OTCQX
Aldila, Inc. the manufacturer of graphite golf shafts, is now trading on OTCQX. Aldila began trading Monday on the OTC market's highest tier, OTCQX U.S. Premier…
The Paddlesports Industry Sees Continued Change in Trade Associations
While new drama unfolded at the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) and the Paddlesports Industry Association (PIA), last week the newly minted Paddlesports Working Group at Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) forged on with plans for a meeting at the
January Retail Gains Wrap Up Stronger Holiday Season, but Analysts Warn of Regression
Fresh off a promising December that saw retailers report 2.8% growth against easy year-ago comparisons and a late holiday spending spree, January retail results foresaw consolidated same-store sales surge 3%– well above initial projections — despite nas
Overall 2009 Recreational Fishing License Sales Up
In 2009, more anglers got out of the house and out on the water as fishing license sales rose by 4.7% in states that participate in the fishing license sales index released by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the American Sportfish
Ski Market Enters Final Chapter with GOB Sales
Ski Market, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Dec. 29, 2009, in hopes of finding a buyer, has instead commenced liquidation of its stores. In a bankruptcy auction in Boston held Friday, Gordon Brothers Retail Partners LLC won the right t
Browning Grants License to ALPS for Camping Gear
Browning said ALPS Mountaineering will be marketing a line of sleeping bags, air pads, tents, and camp furniture under the Browning Camping line…
Walking Co. Keeps Most Stores in New BK Exit Plan
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. filed a bankruptcy reorganization plan which enables the comfort shoe retailer to keep 207 of its 214 (over 96%) current store locations open and pay off all its debts to trade creditors. It plans to exit Chapter 11 prot
Kressler Takes Over at NASGW
Shooting industry veteran Mark Kresser took the reins at the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) effective January 1…
Trek Bicycles Reaches Settlement with Former Racing Champion Greg LeMond
Trek Bicycles has come to terms with racing legend and three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, over a lawsuit filed nearly two years ago. Under the terms of the settlement, Trek has agreed to make a pair of $100,000 donations to a charity called O
Ruger Expands Stock Repurchase Program
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. said its Board of Directors has expanded its stock repurchase program from $4.7 million to $10 million…
Sport Supply Group Fiscal Q2 Sales Increase, but Earnings Down on Debt Retirement
Sport Supply Group reported that sales increased 4.4% for its second fiscal quarter ended December 31 to $55.5 million from $53.1 million in the year-ago period. Earnings fell by 12.4% for the quarter, from $1.1 million to $0.9 million in the latest quart
Foulkrod Joins EHP Pro Staff
EHP president Denny Snyder said recently that outdoor hunting personality and professional hunter Bob Foulkrod has joined the EHP pro staff for 2010. Foulkrod will represent EHP throughout various media including print and television promoting electronic
Unifi Swings to Fiscal Q2 Profit
Unifi, Inc., reported net income of $2.0 million, or 3 cents per share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to a net loss of $9.1 million, or 15 cents per share, for the same prior-year period…
Saucony Signs First Olympic Sprinter
Saucony, Inc. signed 2008 U.S. Olympian and two-time World Championships gold medalist Wallace Spearmon, Jr. to a multi-year endorsement contract. Spearmon, Jr., the winner of three consecutive World Outdoor Championships 200-meter medals, is the first Ol
