Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition Wins Convictions in China
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reports that on June 10, 2010, the Beijing Hadian District Court found five individuals guilty of the crime of attempting to sell counterfeit golf equipment. The court sentenced the five counte
West Marine Reports Q2 Comps Rise 9.4%
West Marine, Inc. said comp store sales grew 9.4% in the second quarter ended July 3 and helped push net revenues up 8.4% to $233.4 million. The company said early spring weather in New England and greater wholesale sales helped drive business, while sale
NSSF, SOS Team Up for Retail Tracking Tool
NSSF and SportsOneSource have teamed up to give NSSF members a new way to obtain detailed information on retail sales of specific hunting and target shooting products, according to a statement issued by Jim Cucuruto, NSSF Director, Industry Research & Ana
Wolverine World Wide Second-Quarter Profit Surges
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported revenues increased 4.8% in the second quarter ended June 19, to $258.2 million. Continued strong organic growth was partially offset by the delay into the subsequent quarter of a significant shipment to a third-party di
Sport Hansa LLC to Distribute Five European Brands
Boulder-based Sport Hansa LLC has taken on sales and distribution for five European brands in the US and Canada. The lines span hiking boots, cutlery, apparel, tents and packs and baselayers…
MTB Would Lower Tariffs On Many Ball Sports Items
The draft 144-page Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) posted July 7 on the House Ways & Means Committee's would suspend duties on volleyballs, leather basketballs, golf bag bodies, rubber basketballs and basketballs of other materials, according to the
Interbike to Host Four Lounges on Show Floor
Interbike is hosting four lounges on the show floor of its International Bicycle Expo 2010. The indoor portion of the bike industry’s weeklong event will be held September 22-24, 2010 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, and preceded by the
NRF Issues Bullish BTS Forecast
The National Retail Federation's 2010 Consumer Intentions and Actions Back to School survey found that the average American family will spend $606.40 on clothes, shoes, supplies and electronics, compared to $548.72 last year, and close to the $594.24
Haggar Launches HaggarB2B.com Using CenterStone Technologies
Haggar Clothing Co. and CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an international developer of Web-based B2B e-commerce software, announced that www.haggarB2B.com is now live for sales reps, retail customers and customer service professionals…
Fishing Remains Top Gateway to Outdoor Activities
The Outdoor Foundation and its partner, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) unveiled new research showing fishing remains a top gateway activity, spurring involvement in other outdoor pursuits…
Fisher Names New Compeititions and Promotions Staff
Fischer Skis US is pleased to announce the the addition of two Competition and Promotions staff members. Pearson Neal, is now our Eastern Competition and Promotions Representative and Chris Smith, the Western Competition and Promotions Representative…
Robert Montgomery Honored With POMA-ASA Homer Circle Award
The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and American Sportfishing Association's (ASA) Homer Circle Fishing Communicator Award was presented to outdoor writer and conservation supporter Robert Montgomery…
NRPA Awarded $1.1 Million for Prevention and Wellness
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) was awarded $1.1 million on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the HHS Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) initiative, a comprehensive
Steyr Names Evans Group to Rep All Lines
Steyr Arms said the Evans Group, an independent manufacturer's representative agency, will handle the sales for all three of the European manufacturers for which it is an exclusive importer, Steyr, Merkel and Anschutz Sporting Rifles. The agency has
USFWS Issued Draft Impact Statement on Waterfowl Regulations
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) on the setting of annual regulations permitting the hunting of migratory birds…
