Clark Wendlandt Joins Cabela’s Pro Staff
Professional angler Clark Wendlandt has signed on to become part of Cabela's Pro Staff team. In 2009, Wendlandt was named FLW Angler of the Year for the third time, more than any other angler, ranking him among the most successful tournament bass ang
Paddlesports Group Backs Outdoor Nation Campaign
The Paddle Advisory Council that now receives about $30,000 annual stipend from the Outdoor Retailer trade show to promote paddlesports, will invest a portion of that money in Outdoor Nation, a campaign launched last year that will culminate this summer w
Crosman Open Distribution Center in Shannon
Crosman Corporation has announced the opening of a new warehouse and distribution facility in Shannon, Ireland. Crosman said facility will serve as the company’s European distribution center (EDC) and warehouse…
Lean Inventories, Revived Consumer Offset Winter Weather to Drive February Retail Growth
Blustery winter weather and lingering concerns on the job front couldn’t deter consumers in February as spending continued to loosen up amidst a recovery that now appears to be in full swing….
FWS to Distribute $76.5 Million to States to Conserve Imperiled Fish and Wildlife
Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute more than $76.5 million to the fish and wildlife agencies of the 50 states, commonwealths, the District of Columbia, and territories to help conserve
Genesco Fourth Quarter Gains Driven by Hat World
Genesco Inc.’s fourth quarter earnings rose 12% and exceeded expectations, driven by strong sales at Hat World and its direct-to-consumer catalog and e-commerce businesses combined with higher gross margins and lower expenses…
New Balance Honored by Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council
Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council has honored New Balance with a Run Walk Ride Pacesetter Award for Best Sponsorship Activation for the company's marketing program which celebrated New Balance's 20 year partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cu
Famous Footwear Swings to Q4 Profit on Largest Comp Gain in Over a Decade
Famous Footwear’s fourth quarter sales grew 9.7% to $342.7 million, driven by a 9% comp store sales increase that represented its largest quarterly gain in more than a decade…
Payless ShoeSource to Launch Beauty Products
Payless ShoeSource announced an alliance with Maesa Group to create a collection of new beauty and body care products to be available exclusively in about 1,500 Payless ShoeSource stores this fall…
Nike/Cole Haan to Bann Exotic Skins from Shoes
Nike and its affiliate Cole Haan announced that they will stop selling products that are made from exotic skins like lizard, snake and alligator…
North Carolina Donates Counterfeit Nike and Timberland Shoes
North Carolina will donate approximately $850,000 worth of counterfeit Nike and Timberland footwear to World Vision, a Christian relief agency that provides disaster assistance, several media outlets reported…
Crosman Corp Opens European Distribution Center
Crosman Corporation, the shooting sports specialist, announced the opening of a new warehouse and distribution facility in Shannon, Ireland…
AAFTA Names Swisher President
After serving as VP and marketing director since Jan. 1, Randi Swisher has been promoted to president of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association, or AAFTA.
ICSC: February U.S. Chain Store Sales Much Better Than Expected
The International Council of Shopping Centers reported that U.S. chain store sales in February rose by a strong 3.7% on a comparable store basis, or much better than its expectation. The February showing was the strongest since November 2007 (+4.9%), whic
Billabong to License Skate Brand Plan B
Billabong International Limited today announced it has entered an exclusive 10-year agreement to license the California-based skateboard brand Plan B…
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