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Duck Stamp Receives Conservation Boost from House
Waterfowl habitat conservation is moving closer to keeping pace with the skyrocketing land values of the past several years today, as the House Natural Resources Committee passed the Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act, sending the bill
Smith and Wesson Earns Shooting Industry Awards
Smith & Wesson Corp., said it has received top awards in two categories from the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence. Smith & Wesson was named the “Manufacturer of the Year” and also received the “Rifle of the Year” award for the company's M&P15
Forzani’s Athlete’s World Launches BTS Campaign
Athlete's World, which is part of The Forzani Group Ltd., is launching a redesigned website that fuses the sports lifestyle with music. AW is also creating in-store, movie theater, and online buzz with back-to-school and online contesting promotions
aboutGolf Re-Launches aboutGolf.com
aboutGolf has re-launched the original aboutGolf.com, announced aboutGolf CEO Bill Bales. aboutGolf, which has dedicated its entire 20-year history to golf, created the new Web site to put more information in the hands of the consumer…
Asics America Seen Outpacing U.S. Running Market
Asics America Corporation is forecasting high-single-digit growth for the 2010 fiscal year, thanks to continued growth in its running footwear business and strong sell-in for its apparel business. The company is estimating that revenues will increase bet
Mark E. Thomas Joins NSSF as Head of Marketing
Mark E. Thomas has been appointed managing director, marketing communications, for the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Thomas comes to NSSF after serving seven years as director of marketing for Invisible Fence Brand in Knoxville, Tenn…
Smartwool Announces Changes in Leadership Team
SmartWool Corp. announced Mark Bryden will be leaving his role as president and general manager of SmartWool to become VP and general manager of Timberland North America. Simultaneously, the company announced that Mark Satkiewicz has been promoted to pres
Reebok Hockey to Sponsor ECHL All-Star Game
The ECHL announced that Reebok Hockey will be the presenting sponsor for the 2010 ECHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition…
Outdoor Channel and Mossy Oak Renew Strategic Partnership
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Mossy Oak, creators of the Mossy Oak Brand Camouflage and producers of some of television’s most highly regarded hunting programs, including one of the top-rated shows
Bikes Belong Finds About Half of Skateparks Deny BMX Access
According to a survey from Bikes Belong, 43% of the skateparks responding said they’ve successfully integrated biking and skating. Bikes Belong surveyed nearly 100 skatepark managers from 30 states to learn why bike use is restricted and what strategies s
Outdoor Channel and Mossy Oak Renew Strategic Partnership
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Mossy Oak…
U.S. Census Bureau: Sporting Goods Sales Slide in May
For the fourth consecutive month, the Monthly Retail Trade Survey, prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau, reported a drop in sales in sporting goods stores. For the most recent reporting month (May), sales fell 3.9% after dropping 1.0% in April, 2.2% in Marc
Deckers Sees UGG and International Shine in Q2, but Teva’s Struggles Continue
Deckers Outdoor Corp posted a surprise second quarter profit, helped by cost controls and, to a lesser extent, higher sales. Although the company slightly raised its sales estimate for the year due to better-than-expected outlook for UGG, it maintained it
Dick’s Sporting Goods Expanding in Oregon
The effort by Dick's Sporting Goods to expand its presence in the Northwest is moving rather rapidly, according to a number of published reports and former Joe’s Sports & Outdoors management attending the OR Summer Market…
Jarden Sees Cost-Cutting Measures Boost Profits
In a second quarter that was dubbed “outstanding” by company chairman and CEO Martin Franklin, Jarden Corporation, parent to K2, Shakespeare, Stearns, Rawlings, Worth, Marmot and Coleman, among many other brands, exceeded analyst expectations by reporting
