Sports Associations Form Research Council
Seven of the major governing bodies and trade associations in the sports, fitness, outdoor, and leisure industry have formed a research partnership — The Physical Activity Council (PAC). The goal of the partnership is to identify key trends in sports, f
Yakima CEO Warns About Racks4Cheap.com
Yakima CEO Gerald T. Heinlen has sent a letter to the company's 5,000 U.S. dealers regarding the sale of Yakima brand products below established prices at the website, www.Racks4Cheap.com. Yakima contends the website, launched about two weeks ago, i
GunBroker.com Launches Advertising Partnership
GunBroker.com said it has partnered with Spokes360 to grow its advertising base…
Cooper Joins Washington Consultancy
Cauthen Forbes & Williams (CFW) saidGeorge Cooper has joined the firm to head up its strategic communications practice area. Cooper comes to the firm having most recently served as President and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP
Outdoor Channel Reports Q4 Revenues Up 60.7% on Winnercomm Acquisition
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. announced increases in total revenues of 88.1% and 60.7%, respectively, for the three-and twelve-month periods ended Dec. 31, 2009 due largely to the acquisition of Winnercomm Inc…
Victoria’s Secret to Make MLB Collection
Victoria's Secret has partnered with Major League Baseball on a VS PINK co-branded collection that will feature names and logos of 11 MLB teams including the Angels, Cardinals, Cubs, Dodgers, Mets, Padres, Phillies, Red Sox, Twins, White Sox and Yank
Boat Owners Might Have Federal Tax Deductions Available
Recreational boat owners who paid state sales taxes on a boat purchase, or those who secured a loan to finance a boat, may have some tax deductions available when filing their 2009 federal income tax return, according to a release by Boat Owners of the Un
Zappos Launches Ad Campaign Around Customer Reps
Zappos.com launched its 2010 ad campaign, kicking off with the airing of its first in a series of television commercials featuring the “Zappets – puppet like characters designed and styled after actual Zappos.com employees…
Governor Bill Richardson Signs Vital Self-Defense Legislation
Governor Bill Richardson has signed into law NRA-backed legislation, SB 40, allowing right-to-carry permit holders the right to protect themselves in restaurants licensed to serve beer and wine unless the establishments are posted off-limits by the proper
Hanesbrands Announces Sustainability Goals
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion and Hanes, announced its worldwide goals to reduce energy use and carbon emissions and the launch of a corporate social responsibility Web site that details the company's social programs and environmental stew
McRae’s Q2 Earnings Rise
McRae Industries, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 of $16.7 million as compared to $16.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 amounted to $711,000, o
FWS: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Proposal Not Adopted After
The proposal to list Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnusthynnus) under Appendix I of CITES was not adopted by the Parties, according to a release by the US Fish & Wildlife Service…
Senate Bill Aims To Penalize Currency Manipulation
In a move likely to further friction with China, a group of 16 U.S. senators announced bipartisan legislation this week to penalize countries that undervalue their currency to artificially discount their exports…
Stahls’ ID Direct Introduces CADCUTdirect.com
Stahls' ID Direct has unveiled CADCUTdirect.com, a new site for Stahls' customers and decorators who are looking for more information on the benefits of CAD-CUT materials and technology for their business…
Peak Sport’s Sales Vault 51.6% in 2009
Peak Sport Products Co., Limited reported sales jumped 51.6% to RMB3,094.9 million ($453.3 million). The increase was mainly due to increased demand for Peak's products and continued expansion of its distribution network across China…
