NSSF Releases Economic Impact Report
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has released a newly commissioned report detailing the significant economic impact the firearms and ammunition industry has on the nation's and each state's economy…
Confluence Watersports Signs on as Platinum Outdoor Nation Sponsor
Confluence Watersports became the latest outdoor brand to sponsor the Outdoor Nation Youth Summit, which will be held June 19-20 in New York City. In addition to hosting the paddling station during the Adventures NYC festival in Central Park with Eastern
TRCP Files Objection to Colorado Energy Leasing Proposal
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership has filed an official protest of more than 11,000 acres of public-lands oil and gas leases in Colorado, citing the areas' importance to fish and wildlife populations and calling upon the Obama administr
Gander Mountain, YSSA Initiate Shooting Sports Loan Program
The Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA), in cooperation with Gander Mountain, a leading outdoor specialty retailer, is making selected shooting sports equipment items available on loan to qualified youth shooting sports programs…
ATK Partners with Duck Commander, Buck Commander Brands
ATK has announced a new partnership with the Duck Commander and Buck Commander brands…
Volcom’s Q1 Sales, Earnings Up on Strong U.S. Segment
Volcom, Inc. reported sales for the first quarter ended March 31 were $77.4 million compared with $68.3 million in the first quarter of 2009. Total revenues in the company’s U.S. segment, which includes revenues from the U.S., Canada, Japan and mos
Vail Resorts Buys Out Specialty Sports Venture
Vail Resorts Inc. agreed to purchase the remaining 30% it doesn't own to take full control of the Specialty Sports Venture group of retail stores. The retail joint-venture includes Boulder Ski Deals, Colorado Ski & Golf and Bicycle Village. Both Tom
Weyco’s Earnings Rise in Q1
Weyco Group, Inc. reported sales for the first quarter were $61.0 million, an increase of 4% from 2009 sales of $58.9 million. Net earnings for the quarter were $3.9 million, up from $2.5 million in 2009. Diluted earnings per share were 34 cents per sha
Callaway Q1 Sales Surge 11% on Strength from U.S., Int’l Segments
Callaway Golf Company reported that net sales for the first quaretr of 2010 were $303 million, an increase of 11% as compared to net sales of $272 million for the first quarter of 2009…
Crocs Announces Ambassador Contest
Crocs announced a promotion to search for North America's top five footwear fans to become one of Crocs Ambassadors…
Nike Debuts New U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team Home Kit
Nike Inc. unveiled the new United States Men's National Soccer Team home kit. For the first time ever the jersey is made entirely from recycled polyester, and each top is directly produced from up to eight plastic water bottles…
Brunswick Corp. Q1 Sales Rise Nearly 15%
Brunswick Corporation said net sales for the first quarter of 2010 rose nearly 15% to $844.4 million from $734.7 million a year earlier. The company's operating earnings swung back into the black as low dealer inventories resulted in higher wholesale
Jarden Outdoors Q1 Sales Up 3%
Jarden Corp’s Outdoor Solutions segment generated sales of $614.2 million in the first quarter ended March 31, up 3.9% from $591.3 million in the same quarter a year earlier. Operating earnings for the segment reached $39.9 million, up 50% from $26.
Unifi’s Sales Jump 29.9% in Third Quarter
Unifi, Inc. increased net sales with $154.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, an increase of $35.6 million or 29.9% compared to the prior year quarter and $12.4 million or 8.7% compared to the December 2009 quarter…
West Marine Q1 Comps Strength Drives Revenue Growth; Loss Narrows
West Marine, Inc. reported pre-tax loss for the first quarter ended April 3, 2010 was $8.9 million, a $6.5 million improvement over a pre-tax loss of $15.4 million last year. Net loss was 40 cents per share, as compared to a 71 cents net loss per share la
