Globe Swings to Profit in 2010, But Sales Fall in All Regions
Globe International reported recently that currency exchange rates dropped it’s top line 9% in constant currency terms for the fiscal year ended June 30, but the company swung to a net profit after tax (NPAT) of A$1.3 million (US$1.1 mm) from a loss
SGMA Identifies America’s Fittest Cities
While a significant percentage of Americans – from Maine to Hawaii – are utilizing home gyms and health clubs to exercise in order to stay fit, the largest concentration of 'fitness-oriented' Americans is in the 'Sun Belt.' According
E-Commerce Snowboard Discounter Overhauled; Niche Factor to Blame
Backcountry.com’s Brociety.com website, which specialized in offering discounts for snowboard gear on a one-deal-at-a-time (ODAT) basis, has shuttered its operations…
August Outdoor Retail Sales Disappoint
Retailers described August as “chaotic,” “schizophrenic,” and “unstable,” with sales in some categories seen as wildly successful but the overall business disappointing…
Flat Fitty to Relocate to Carlsbad, CA
Flat Fitty, the maker of headwear for the action sports market, will be relocating from its Shenzhen, China production offices to its Carlsbad, CA offices in the immediate future…
Oakley Retail Venture Opens Outlet Store in Orlando
Oakley's retail venture N3L Optics opened its first factory outlet store in Orlando Friday featuring a special chamber that lets consumers test 18 different brands of sunglasses in simulated wind and light conditions…
Buckmaster Expo Issues Re-cap
About 30,000 hunters and their families attended the 17th Buckmasters Expo Aug. 20-22 at the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Montgomery, AL, according to a release issued by the show's coordinators…
Delta Waterfowl Expert Says Snowgoose Numbers Could be in for Banner Year
Dr. Robert “Rocky” Rockwell, a biology professor at City University of New York and one of North America’s leading authorities on snow geese, says a “bumper crop” of snow geese be in the offing for waterfowl hunters this year…
Winchester Awarded “Best of the Best” from Field and Stream
The Winchester Ammunition Ballistic Silvertip lead-free bullet recently received the “Best of the Best” Award from Field & Stream magazine…
Dick’s SG Sued by Employees for Overtime
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. is being sued by a group of employees who claim they were forced to work without overtime pay…
Anaconda Sports to Supply Junior Colleges
Anaconda Sports, recently acquired by Genesco, has been named the official sporting goods supplier of The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for the three- year period starting Sept. 1, 2010…
July Golf Rounds Slide 5%
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 5.1% in July compared to July 2009 and down 3.3% on a YTD basis…
Torelli Appoints National Sales Manager
Torelli Bicycle Company has brought Crystal Talbot on board as national sales manager, responsible for working on strategic expansion with the company's regional field representatives, as well as maintaining existing relationships…
Bicycle Trade Fair to be Held in China in 2011
Asia Bike, a new bicycle trade fair, will be held for the first time in Nanjing, China, from July 27-30, 2011…
Realtree, Reebok and the NFL Team Up on Hunting Focused Line
The Open Field Collection, a focused collection of hunting and fishing apparel combining the logos of 32 NFL teams with Realtree®camo patterns, is now available at nflshop.com will be arriving at Gander Mountain store soon…
