Unifi Reports Highest Profits in a Decade
Unifi, Inc. reported net income for the fiscal year ended June 30 reached its highest level in 10 years and said it will plow more money into Repreve, a brand of polyester yarns made with recycled material that is in high demand among many athletic and ou
TRCP’s Joel Webster Testifies at Senate Hearing
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership's Western Lands Director Joel Webster testified to the value hunting, fishing and related activities bring to the nation’s fiscal health at a Senate hearing Tuesday…
USA Swimming Launches New Campaign
Ten industry partners, including USA Swimming, are collaborating on a summer-long campaign called SwimToday, led by five-time Olympian and 12-time medalist, Dara Torres. The lighthearted campaign proclaims swimming as “the funnest sport there is” and show
Skechers Signs Demi Lovato
Skechers signed Demi Lovato, multi-platinum selling recording artist and actress, to appear in the footwear company’s global marketing and social media campaigns through 2016. Lovato, known for hit singles, “Give Your Heart a Break”, 
Crocs Plan Shifts Emphasis Back to Wholesale, E-Commerce Growth
Crocs, Inc. will kill SKUs, eliminate positions, close up to 100 stores and divest foreign subsidiaries as part of a new strategy that prioritizes profits over growth, the company announced Tuesday. Crocs also disclosed it will open a Global Commercial Ce
Competitor Group Appoints Meb Keflezighi VP of Running
Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) named Meb Keflezighi its first vice president of running, effective immediately. The Boston Marathon winner will develop CGI's training content and directly contribute to the company's overall growth in the running i
Outsiders Ball Sponsors Finalized
The Outdoor Foundation confirmed the full roster of sponsors for the 2014 Outsiders Ball, which will be held in Salt Lake City on the eve of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market…
Voormi and Fishpond Collaborate to Launch Apparel Line
Voormi, which provides domestically sourced precision blended wool and gear maker Fishpond are collaborating to launch an apparel line suitable or remote access, high alpine fly-fishing…
OIA VantagePoint: Outdoor Product Sales Accelerate in June
Sales of outdoor products look to be picking up steam this summer as sales of outdoor footwear, apparel and hardgoods increased 6.8 percent to $1.18 billion in the five-week fiscal month of June. The growth trend for the month represented an acceleration
Report: Dick’s SG Fires Golf Pros
Dick's Sporting Goods fired all its professionals that worked in their golf sections, according to a report from ESPN…
Tecnica Blizzard Returns to USST Pool, Signs Skiers
Tecnica Blizzard USA has returned to the U.S. Ski Team Equipment Pool and signed three new and one returning athlete for the upcoming season…
Made in USA Certification Company Settles with FTC
A company that provides a “Made in USA” certification seal to marketers has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers by allowing companies to use the seal without either independently verifying that those co
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Open New Store in Spokane
Sportsman's Warehouse will open a store in Spokane, WA in early 2015. This location will be the first of eight planned stores that will open during 2015…
Epoch Lacrosse to Sponsor Guardian National Championship
Epoch Lacrosse has signed on as an official sponsor with the Guardian National Championships. All of the goalies attending the combine/championship style event…
Bill Hicks and Co. Launches New Website
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd. a full-line distributor for the hunting and shooting-sports industry, announces the launch of their new website…
