U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance: Anti-Hunting Legislator Likely Head of Key House Committe for Sportsmen
The next chairman of a key house committee with oversight over federal funding for wildlife conservation has a long history of opposing hunting, trapping, and gun ownership, according to a release by the US Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation…
Warnaco Q4 Swimwear Revenues Climb 10%
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported Swimwear Group net revenues increased 10% (8% on a constant currency basis) in the fourth quarter to $50.8 million, reflecting gains in both Speedo and Calvin Klein Swim. Operating income increased to $2.3 million, or 4% o
Direct Business Sinks Nautilus’ Q4 Top Line 16%
Nautilus, Inc. said net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 fell 16.0% to $53.7 million from $63.9 million in the year-ago period. Continuing results include the company’s direct and retail businesses but exclude th
SGMA’s Annual Sports Participation Study to Examine Fandom
For the first time in the 10-year history of SGMA's Annual Sports & Fitness Participation Study, the organization plans to include new questions to explore 'fandom' for the many sports and related activities that affect sports participation
Brooks Sports Raises Nearly $27K for Breast Cancer Research
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced that throughout 2009, its “Brooks For Her” campaign collected close to $27,000 for donation to three distinct charities that focus on breast cancer research, awareness, and support. The campaign will continue throughout 2010.
Earth Footwear Establishes Charity Program
Earth Footwear said it will make an initial $5,000 contribution to EarthShare, a federation of environmental and conservation nonprofit organizations…
Cloudveil Announces New Hires
Cloudveil, which was recently sold by Spyder Active Sports to Windsong Brands LLC., announced a number of management moves. Ned Hutchinson, national sales manager of the Cloudveil brand and Jonathan McMahon, dealer service representative, will join Cloudv
Newton Running to Launch Barefoot Running Symposium
Responding to questions surrounding the merits of barefoot running and minimalist shoes, Newton Running is launching a national series of free symposiums focused on running biomechanics, shoe technology and running injury prevention, led by a group of exp
Gatorade Drops Tiger Woods
Gatorade on Friday became the latest brand to end its sponsorship deal with Tiger Woods. So far, Accenture and AT&T have been the only other major sponsors to drop Woods completely. Gillette and Tag Heuer have reduced his presence in advertising. Nike, EA
Accell Group N.V. Reports 6% Sales Gain for 2009
European bicycle manufacturer Accell Group N.V. reported profits rose 15% on a 6% rise in sales to €572.6 million ($736.0mm) in 2009, mostly from organic growth. The company said it expected sales to grow this year, but said it was too difficult to
Man Arrested for Embezzling $400K from Bass Pro
A fifty-two-year-old man was charged with stealing at least $457,750.82 over several years from Bass Pro's flagship store in Springfield, MO. Eugene Black worked as a contracted vendor, selling figurines and carved crafts at The Little Glass Shack i
HEAD NV Sales Declined in All Segments in 2009
HEAD NV said preliminary, unaudited results for 2009 show operating profits rose 8.1% despite sales declines of 12%, 3.9% and 3.9% respectively in its diving, winter sports and racquet sports businesses. The results reflected a one-time €29.3 million ($
REI, Timberland Join Climate Counts Industry Innovators
Six charter companies – Amtrak, Ben & Jerry's, Clif Bar, REI, Shaklee and Timberland – have signed on as charter members of the Climate Counts Industry Innovators (i2) project…
Golfsmith Q4 Sales Off 5.9%, Comps Inch Ahead 0.9%
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported net revenues reached $63.8 million in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 2, 2010, down 5.9% from $67.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Comparable store sales increased 0.9% while sales from the company
Longstreth Founder Inducted into Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Barbara Longstreth, owner of Longstreth Women's Sports in Parker Ford, PA, has been selected for induction into the Northern California Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame. She will be inducted at a ceremony and dinner Feb. 27 at the Marines' Memor
