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Sugoi Secures Timex Apparel License
Sugoi Performance Apparel, a division of Dorel Industries Inc., and Timex Group, have entered into a license agreement for the design, manufacture and distribution of sports apparel under the Timex brand name. Sugoi will launch a line of Timex performance
NRF: Economy Likely to Impact BTS Purchases
According to the National Retail Federation’s 2009 Back to School Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, the average family with students in grades Kindergarten through 12 is expected to spend $548.72 on school merchandise, a decline of 7.7 percent from
Beretta, Browning, Remington Among Sponsors for SCTP Nationals
With more than 1,000 SCTP shooters preparing to compete in the upcoming National Championships at the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta, Ill. on July 23 – 26, 2009, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) said Beretta, Browning, and
OIA Report: Outdoor Sales Decline in May
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 7% compared to last May, moving from $448M to $418M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Sales for
Bass Pro Planning Hotel in Springfield
American Sportsman Holdings, the parent of Bass Pro, has filed a zoning request to turn land across from Bass Pro Outdoor World in Springfield into a five-story “landmark” hotel, according to the Springfield Business Journal. The new hotel would have arou
Black Diamond Wins AMGA Industry Award
Black Diamond is the 2009 recipient of the American Mountain Guides Association’s (AMGA) Industry Award. AMGA Executive Director Betsy Novak will present the award to Black Diamond at this year’s Summer Market Outdoor Retailer Show…
U.S. House and Senate Introduce the U.S. OUTDOOR Act
The U.S. OUTDOOR Act was introduced simultaneously in the United States House of Representatives (H.R. 3168) and United States Senate (S. 1349) late last week. The U.S. Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation (OUTDOOR) Act incorpo
ATF Sees Decline In Federal Firearms Licenses
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is responsible for licensing persons engaged in the business of manufacturing, importing and dealing in firearms. ATF’s jurisdiction and the regulatory requirements applicable to federal firear
Glock Reports Q1 Sales Jump 71%
With the first quarter of the 2010 fiscal year in the books, handgun manufacturer Glock, Inc. said Friday that the company experienced a 71% increase in pistol sales in comparison with the same period's record sales in fiscal year 2009…
GunBroker.com Forms TVP Investments, LLC
Triton Value Partners and GB Investments recently announced the formation of TVP Investments, LLC to provide executive management, strategic direction and corporate development to its subsidiaries GunBroker.com and other related companies. GunBroker.com f
Insight Tech-Gear Appoints Eastern U.S. Sales Group
Insight Tech-Gear, a developer and manufacturer of illumination, laser aiming and thermal imaging solutions for the federal, law enforcement and commercial markets, has appointed Jones & Co. as its factory sales representatives for the Eastern United Stat
Dead Down Wind and Mossback Team Up
Dead Down Wind said it has joined MossBack Lethal Addiction as the title sponsor. The new show focuses on the pursuit of trophy animals, including state and world record book hunts…
Los Angeles Court Dismisses K-Swiss’ Trademark Lawsuit Against Puma
The Los Angeles District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by K-Swiss against Puma over its Dolton shoe design. Puma filed its own trademark infringement lawsuit in the District of Massachusetts and the case will continue to be heard there…
BOSS Goes One-On-One with Sport Chalet’s Craig Levra
BOSS sat down with Craig Levra, chairman, president and CEO, to discuss the west coast sporting goods chain's business trends and prospects. On June 26, Sport Chalet reported its loss widened in its fourth quarter ended March 29, to $11.1 million, or
Mizuno and Bettinardi Golf End Partnership
Mizuno USA, Inc. & Tinley Park, IL-Bettinardi Golf, announced that the companies will not be extending their exclusive partnership beyond 2009…
