NRF Seeks to Repeal Last-in, First-Out Accounting Methods
The National Retail Federation today sent a letter to all Members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives strongly urging them to oppose efforts to repeal the well-established, 70-year-old Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) inventory accounting method
Brand Athletics Renamed Lids Team Sports
Brand Athletics of Tigard, OR, and a division of full service team uniform, apparel and sporting goods dealer LIDS Team Sports, has announced it will operate solely under the LIDS Team Sports name…
Minnesota Shuts Down State Parks Due to Budget Impasse
Thousands of people began canceling their Fourth of July plans for camping trips in Minnesota today after the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) closed down the state parks. DNR closed down the state park system at midnight Thursday as part o
Zoot Sports Partners with TriStar on Running Events
Zoot Sports has partnered with TriStar and is now the exclusive apparel and shoe partner for five major events: TriStar Mallorca, TriStar Worms-Germany, TriStar Lyon, TriStar Estonia and TriStar Monaco…
Amazon Sends California Affiliates Termination Notices
Amazon.com on Thursday notified an estimated 10,000 affiliates in California that it was ending its relationship with them because Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that requires them and other out-of-state, online only retailers to begin paying sal
DU Representative Named to North American Wetlands Conservation Council
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced the appointment of Ducks Unlimited Director of Conservation Operations, Dr. Scott Yaich, to serve on the North American Wetlands Conservation Council…
Colt Partners With Manufacturing Reps
Colt Defense LLC said it has partnered with three of the manufacturer representatives to meet the needs of law enforcement professionals, commercial distributors and dealers. Proactive Sales and Marketing, Jim Ferry and Associates, and Schueler, LaFond an
Friends of NRA Reaches $400 mm Milestone
The NRA Foundation's Friends of NRA program reports that it has drawn 2.5 million attendees to their events and grossed more than $400 million since the program's inception in 1992…
FWS: Duck Numbers Strong as Pond Counts Rise
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released its preliminary duck population report for May and early June. Total duck populations were estimated at 45.6 million breeding ducks on the surveyed area…
Under Armour Hunting Launches Always Lethal Campaign
Under Armour Hunting will launch a new, multi-faceted campaign for 2011 entitled Always Lethal, which will feature an “all-star line-up of the nation's top hunters” and showcase the brand's deep-rooted commitment to providing the next generation
Sunday Hunting ‘One Step Closer’ in Pennsylvania
Wednesday, legislation was introduced in Pennsylvania (HB 1760) to end the ban on Sunday hunting in the Keystone State…
Hansen Surfboards Named Small Business of the Year
Assemblyman Martin Garrick of the 74th District in California declared family-owned Hansen Surfboards the “Small Business of the Year.” Each year the leadership of the California State Assembly recognizes the contributions that small businesses make to Ca
Bass Pro Shops to Sponsor NASCAR Race Car
Bass Pro Shops has partnered with the National Rifle Association (NRA) to sponsor the No. 39 Chevrolet Impala driven by Ryan Newman in the July 2 Coke Zero 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway…
Fila Korea Inks Licensing Pacts Across EMEA
Fila Korea Ltd. has signed a number of licensing partnership deals with companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to expand its overseas sales. The firms include JD Sports Fashion in the U.K./Ireland, Dosenbach AG in Switzerland, Russia's Spor
Nebraska Book Co. Files Chapter 11
Nebraska Book Co, one of the largest college bookstore operators, filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware to restructure $450 million in debt. The Lincoln, NE-based company said it operates about 280 bookstores on or near college campuses, and is a la
