NRA Sues Seattle Over Illegal Gun Ban
On October 28, NRA filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Washington State against the City of Seattle, asking the court to enjoin and declare invalid a recently enacted parks and recreation administrative policy that prohibits firearms in parks, comm
Dept: of Treasury: Quarterly Firearm and Ammunition Excise Taxes up 52%
According to the most recent Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Report, released by the Department of the Treasury, firearm and ammunition manufacturers report excise tax obligations to be more than $122 million in the second calendar quarter o
State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Receive Congressional Funding Boost
Last week, Congress approved $90 million for the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program as part of the $32.2 billion Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriation Act for 2010. The increase is $15 million over last year's level and also
GearGuard Sports Partners with RainMaker$
GearGuard Sports LLC, the makers of the finest in baseball equipment bags, has enlisted the licensing expertise of RainMaker$ LLC to assist with its NO ERRORS brand…
Under Armour and IMG Form Partnership Around Measurement System
Under Armour and IMG Worldwide, announced an exclusive partnership highlighted by the development of a unique comprehensive athletic training platform that will establish a global measurement standard for improved sports performance, health and fitness ca
Amazon Closes Zappos Acquisition
Amazon.com, Inc. completed its acquisition of Zappos.com. Thanks to an increase in Amazon's stock price, Amazon will pay $1.2 billion, or $117.4 a share, for the business, up from $928 million when the deal was first announced…
Dick’s SG to Open First Store In Washington
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to open its first Washington store at South Hill Mall in Puyallup next spring, according to the Seattle Times. The 60,000 square feet store covers space previously occupied by Circuit City and Linens 'n Things…
Implus Acquires Highgear
Implus Footcare LLC has acquired Highgear, the provider of performance watches, navigation tools and accessories. The acquisition comes as Implus continues its commitment to expanding its current outdoor and sporting goods product offerings…
Lucy Celebrates 10 Years
Lucy Activewear, a division of VF Corp., will celebrate its 10th year in business this month.To honor the anniversary, the brand is launching a contest inviting customers to share their inspiration…
GoLite Footwear And UNH Outdoor Adventures Form Partnership
GoLite Footwear formed a partnership with the University of New Hampshire Outdoor Adventures program to provide GoLite Footwear shoes to student staff members, providing valuable feedback, real-life wear testing and brand exposure within an increasingly p
Mountainsmith Names President
Erik Specht has been named as president of Mountainsmith LLC. Specht was formerly director of sales and marketing..
Shimano Q3 Net Income Plummets on Weak Asia Market
Shimano, Inc. reported that the third quarter top-line improved from the second quarter and the year-to-date trends, with consolidated revenues declining 19.5% to ¥44.38 billion ($474 mm). Third quarter sales declined most in Asia and Japan, while North
Diadora Licenses Soccer in the U.S.
Golden Viking Sports, an entity owned and headed by Diadora America President William Nuttall, has entered into a license agreement for the U.S. market for the Diadora brand. The new license follows the sale of Italy-based Diadora S.p.A. to Italian holdin
West Marine Sees Fiscal Q3 Comps Decline 4.3%
West Marine, Inc. reported net revenues decreased 6.7% to $168.2 million for its 2009 fiscal third quarter ended October 3. Comparable store sales decreased 4.3% from last year…
Timberland’s Q3 Earnings Climb 23.1%
The Timberland Co. reported revenues in the third quarter were relatively flat at $421.8 million compared to the prior year but was up 1.7% on a constant dollar basis, reflecting strong growth in the boots business in Europe and SmartWool brand offset by
