Wenger Announces Promotions for Dolphin Tale Movie
Wenger, maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife, announced a series of promotions for their Swiss Army Knives, one of, which is featured in the newly-released movie, Dolphin Tale…
Source For Sports Partners with Stopconcussions.com
At their annual convention and buying show, Source For Sports announced their partnership with Stopconcussions.com, launching their Head Zone initiative in over 150 stores across Canada. Bauer, Reebok, CCM, Easton and Cascade have partnered in the effort.
Deckers Outdoor Offers Reward to Find Employee’s Husband
Deckers Outdoor Corporation is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone with direct information that can help to locate friend, family member and long-time Cycle Oregon volunteer Mark Bosworth, missing from Riddle, OR since Sept. 16. As the employer of Mr. Bo
Bladez Fitness Names National Sales Manager
BH North America, an Orange County, CA fitness manufacturer, bolstered its strong sales team with the addition of Jim McGeehan as national sales manager for the Bladez Fitness brand…
Tilly’s Q2 Profits Surge on Double-Digit Comp Gains
Tilly's, Inc. the Southern California-based action sports retailer is undergoing an initial public offering, reported that net sales for the fiscal second quarter increased 24.6 percent to $87.3 million. Comp store sales were up 15.2 percent for the
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Hosts Fit and Fun Fair
In recognition of National Childhood Obesity Month, The National Children's Study at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia hosted a Fit and Fun Fair Sunday at Upper Merion Area High School in Montgomery County. Special guest speaker State Rep.
Former Marlin Firearms Factory Workers Regain Benefits
Workers who lost their jobs after The Marlin Firearms Co., closed its North Haven, CT plant last year won the right to receive vocational training and economic assistance from the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance program, according to a report from The
Smith and Wesson Receives Two National Guard and Reserve Awards
Smith & Wesson Corp., announced that the company was recently honored with two awards from the National Guard and Reserve – the “Above and Beyond Award” and the “Patriot Award.”…
Burton Founder Has Cancer
Jake Burton Carpenter, who founded Burton Snowboards, has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. He told his staff at the company that it has been spotted in the early stages and the vast majority of people survive after the chemotherapy treatment and pos
NSSF Study Shows Public Support For Hunting Remains Strong
A new study commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) shows that a strong majority of Americans continue to support hunting. According to a news release from NSSF, nearly three-fourths of respondents (74 percent) said they approved of
NorthPole Sues Dick’s SG Over Sales of Defective Merchandise
NorthPole, a camping-products manufacturer, filed a lawsuit against Dick's Sporting Goods, claiming the sporting goods retailer defrauded it and hurt its reputation by selling defective products after NorthPole had paid Dick's to destroy it…
GSI Commerce Opens New Call Center
GSI Commerce, which was acquired by eBay earlier this year, last week opened a newly renovated 40,000-square-foot call center in Brunswick, GA. Company officials expect to add about 750 seasonal full-time workers at the facility…
Deckers Outdoor Offers $10,000 Reward to Find Cycle Oregon Volunteer
Deckers Outdoor Corp. is offering a $10,000 reward to the individual(s) with direct information that can help locate friend, family member and long-time Cycle Oregon volunteer Mark Bosworth, missing from Riddle, OR since Sept. 16. As the employer of Boswo
LaCrosse Receives $15.4M Order from Marines
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. announced that it has received a new $15.4 million delivery order for the United States Marine Corps for Danner's USMC Rugged All-Terrain (RAT) hot weather boot…
Senate Committee Recommends $78.8MM in PEP Funding for 2012-13
In a victory for physical education funding, the full U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has followed the recommendation of the Labor, Health and Education Subcommittee and included $78.8 million in funding for the Carol M. White Physical Education Prog
