AFFTA Announces a New Industry Trade Show for 2010
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) board of directors unanimously voted Tuesday Dec. 15, 2009 to endorse the formation of a new independent fly fishing trade show. The International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show will debut at the Colorado
Bushnell Wins Injunction
As of Dec. 30, Bushnell said the U.S. District Court of Kansas has granted the request from Bushnell to preliminarily enjoin Brunton and Lanshuo from selling certain laser rangefinders. Bushnell previously filed suit against these parties for patent infri
American Hunter Names Browning Maxus Shotgun of the Year by American
NRA Publications recently announced its selection for its Golden Bullseye Awards for the finest products available in the shooting sports industry…
Freedom Group Acquires Barnes Bullets
Freedom Group, Inc. through a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Barnes Bullets. The transaction closed on Dec.31, 2009…
Golf Rounds Soar in November
According to Golf Datatech, rounds for the US were up 15.8% in November versus the year-ago month. In November 2008,
rounds were down 6.7% from 2007. On a YTD basis so far in 2009, rounds are down -0.2% from 2008…
Icebreaker to Sponsor New Zealand Olympians
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel company, has been named the 'official base layer supplier' of the 2010 New Zealand Olympic Committee…
Salazar Announces More than $19 Million in Grants to Protect Coastal Wetlands
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced the award of $19.2 million to support 25 conservation projects benefiting fish and wildlife on more than 6,100 acres of coastal habitat in 11 states through the 2010 National Coastal Wetlands Conservatio
JD Sports Increases Canterbury Stake
JD Sports Fashion, the U.K. based retailer, paid £1.6 million ($2.5 mm) to extend its control of the global distribution of the Canterbury sportswear brand. JD has bought 100% of Canterbury International Australia and 51% of Canterbury of New Zealand…
Phoenix Footwear Looks to Gain Stock Listing Compliance
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. said that on Dec. 24, 2009, the company received notice from the NYSE Amex LLC that it has accepted the company's plan of compliance. The company had received a notice on Oct. 9, 2009 from the NYSE Amex LLC, indicating th
Inventor of Air Sole Technology Dies
Frank Rudy, the inventor of the Nike Air Sole technology, died at the age of 84 at his home in California, according to the Oregonian. Rudy is credited with inventing the Nike Air shoe cushioning system in the late 1970s…
Newcastle United Jumps from Adidas to Puma
Newcastle United, the U.K. soccer club, is planning to announce a new kit deal with Puma, ending a 14-year relationship with adidas, according to various sources…
ComScore: Website Traffic Jumps In November
Nearly four out of five consumers who went online in November visited an online retail site, and the web sites of department stores and toy stores saw the biggest traffic increases from October, according to a monthly analysis of U.S. online activity by c
Gander Mtn. Expects Stock Split to Occur Jan. 14
Gander Mountain Company said its expects it will consummate a reverse stock split Jan. 14, 2010 as part of its plans to become a private company, which it announced in September…
Outdoor Channel Shoots Deal With Archery Trade Association
Outdoor Channel has been named the official cable network of the upcoming 2010 ATA Trade Show. Under the deal between the Archery Trade Association and network parent Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc., the service will have the exclusive rights to produce an
Mizuno Renews ING Georgia Marathon Sponsorship
Mizuno signed an extension with the ING Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon to remain as the “Official Footwear and Apparel Supplier” for the March 21st race…
