Shimano 1H Profits Off 28 Percent on Strong Yen, Earthquake Effect
Shimano said its net income plunged in the first half ended June 30 as the Japanese economy did not rebound as expected due to the strength of the yen and the March 11 earthquake dampening domestic sales. The Japanese maker of bicycle components and fish
NSSF Awards $435,000 in Grants to Shooting Ranges
With interest growing nationwide in target shooting and owning firearms for home and personal defense, the need for top-notch shooting ranges has never been greater, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation…
Gander Mountain Partners with Zac Brown Band
Gander Mountain is proud to announce a unique alliance with Grammy-winning and multiplatinum artist Zac Brown Band, as the nation's first retailer to carry Southern Ground products. The three-team partnership includes an arrangement with Soles4Souls,
Otis Technology Partners with Milo Group
Otis Technology has announced a new sales partnership with the Milo Group. This new partnership provides Otis with additional sales support in the Midwest and Great Lakes areas…
Pioneer Research Names New Reps Across The Country
Pioneer Research, the North American headquarters for SeaLife Underwater Cameras, Vero Vellini gunslings and the VION MiNi 2000 Handbearing Compass, announced the expansion of its sales representation across the country. The four new organizations that ha
Blandford Steps Down as PAA Program Director
Danny Blandford, Program Director for the Professional Anglers Association, has resigned to accept another position in the fishing industry…
Performance Enterprises Partners with TSS Technologies
Performance Enterprises entered into a joint venture partnership with TSS Technologies, resulting in the creation of Dynavision International LLC – an established provider of performance and rehabilitation technology for the sports, tactical and medical m
Scarpa NA Hires Marketing Manager
Scarpa North America named Colleen Nipkow as marketing manager, effective Aug. 1. Nipkow comes from Black Diamond, where she has worked for 20 years…
Speedo Launches Largest Digital Initiative To Date
Speedo, a division of The Warnaco Group Inc., unveiled the Speedo Pace Club, the brand's new digital, consumer and e-commerce swim training product, now live at paceclub.speedousa.com…
Brunton Outdoor Hires Sales Manager, Specialty Markets
The Brunton Outdoor Group, comprised of the Brunton and Primus brands, announced the hiring of Joel Bell as their new national sales manager for specialty markets in both the US and Canada…
Birkenstock Expands Distribution to Outdoor/Running Channels
Birkenstock said it expanded distribution to to outdoor and running specialty accounts, including include signing on key retailers Fleet Feet, Skinny Raven and Kirkham's…
Under Armour’s Revenues Soar 42 Percent in Q2
Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 42.2 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, to $291.3 million from $204.8 million in the prior year's period. Net income increased 77.1 percent to $6.2 million, or 12 cents a share, from $3.5 milli
Vasque Debuts New Website
Vasque has debuted a new website featuring bolder imagery, easier site navigation and more links to social media…
Obscene Jeans Signs Option to Acquire We Are Yoga
Obscene Jeans Corp., based in Sarasota, FL, signed an Option Agreement to acquire We Are Yoga, LLC, an activewear clothier that produces the successful Wisdom & Co. line of yoga wear…
Budget Deal Enables Minnesota State Parks to Resume Operations
Minnesota state parks began reopening over the weekend after the state reached a budget agreement, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials said Friday. Most state parks should be open and taking camping reservations this week and anglers
