Johnson Outdoors’ Watercraft Segment Sets New Course with Restructuring in Old Town
With its watercraft division now fully consolidated in Old Town, Maine, Johnson Outdoors held a celebration last week that drew state and city officials, corporate executives and rank-and-file employees to a showcase of its newly refurbished 136,000 squar
Backcountry.com Parent Finding Profitable Growth Amid the Recession
Although it's seeing some price resistance along with many other retailers, Backcountry.com continues to generate sales gains year-to-date and remains profitable…
European Outdoor Group Seeks New Sustainability Standards
The EOG’s Standards and Regulations Committee, which is part of the Sustainability Working Group, will aim to compile the definitive industry resource in the form of an open database with regard to the different regulations, standards and labels ass
OIWC Opens Nominations For 2010 Women’s Leadership Awards At SIA
The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition is accepting nominations for the 2010 SnowSports Industry Pioneering Woman and First Ascent awards…
ISIS for Women Co-Founder Poppy Gall Exits Company
Poppy Gall, a co-founder and long-time chief design officer of ISIS for Women, has left the company to launch her own creative design services firm…
Mast General Store Eyes Adding Store in Downtown Columbia, SC
The Mast General Store has purchased the Lourie's Building on Main Street in downtown Columbia, SC. The potential store would mark its second location in South Carolina and its tenth location…
SG Footwear Acquires Rugged Shark
SG Footwear has acquired all the assets, trademarks, and registrations of the Rugged Shark brand from Gordon Brothers LLC. Rugged Shark, a marine and fishing footwear brand, was founded in 2001. Terms were not disclosed…
Boxercraft Supports Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Boxercraft said it donated more than 600 items to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The cheerleading apparel company noted that in the emergency room, kids’ clothes are often damaged or cut during treatment. Now, Children’s patients rec
Mueller Introduces “Mueller Green” Braces
Mueller Sports Medicine said it has introduced a line of athletic braces and supports made primarily from recycled plastic bottles and other recycled substances. Called Mueller Green, the new products also feature a core made from non-petroleum based mate
Winchester Wins “(Ammo) Manufacturer of the Year”
For the second consecutive year, Winchester Ammunition has been awarded the Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year award by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW)…
NWTF Invests $250,000
The National Wild Turkey Federation distributed nearly $250,000 in October 2009 as it continues to advance its mission of benefiting wildlife conservation and protecting hunting traditions. The dollars are distributed to states and programs through the NW
Orange 21’s Q3 Sales Fall 27%; Swings to Loss
Orange 21 Inc. reported that consolidated net sales for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2009 were $8.8 million compared to net sales of $12.0 million a year ago. The company incurred a net loss of $1.1 million for the quarter compared to net income of $6
BoatU.S. Names Three to Advisory Council
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) has made three key appointments to its National Advisory Council. They include Lenora Clark, Anne Sacks and Col. Terry West. Clark is vice chair, California Boating and Waterways Commission and Sacks
ATF Issues Ruling Regarding Manufacturing Done For Other Manufacturers
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has released a new ruling authorizing manufacturer performing a manufacturing process on a firearm for, or on behalf of another manufacturer, not to place their identifying markings on each firearm..
DeBeer Lacrosse Names Equipment and Apparel Provider
DeBeer Lacrosse, the women's lacrosse specialist, announced a partnership agreement with Bounce Entertainment to be their exclusive equipment and apparel provider…
