RUAG Establishes New US Ammunition Company
RUAG Ammotec GmbH joined forces with Precision Ammunition LLC, aligning one of Europe’s largest ammunition manufacturers with a specialist in non-toxic, lead-free frangible ammunition strengthening its international position in the small caliber am
CenterStone Introduces Downloadable Functionality for B2B E-Commerce
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. has developed a Downloadable Electronic Order Form capability for use with their iVendix Software-as-a-Service (Saas) application. The functionality, which has been released and is live, will provide Sales Reps, Retail Buyer
Puma Supports Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust
Puma announced their support of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust (MWCT), a non-profit organization based in Kenya that supports the preservation of biodiversity within the Maasai tribal lands of East Africa by promoting conservation, education and
OIWC Holds Leadership Event
On Nov. 5 in Boulder, CO, the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) will hold an evening seminar entitled, “Discover your leadership style.” Local panelists include: Kitty Bradley, Brand Manager of Stonewear Designs; Nicole DeBoom, Founder and
Klean Kanteen to Support Breast Cancer Research
Klean Kanteen, the manufacturer of stainless steel water bottles, has partnered with the Breast Cancer Fund (BCF) once again to donate $4 of every online sale of all sizes of pink, Classic bottles in the month of October to the Breast Cancer Fund..
Backcountry.com Revamps Website
Backcountry.com has revamped its website. About a week ago, the e-tailer of outdoor gear switched to its “new fast and much sexier” search platform that includes features such as auto spell correct, autofill, a matching color pallete, and a sliding pric
Documentary Team Win Nau’s Inaugural $10,000 Grant 4 Change
A Seattle-based documentary team specializing in multimedia stories about people, nature and climate change received $10,000 in Nau's first-ever Grant 4 Change campaign, which ran from 7 July to 31 August. The two exposed the work of over 289 nominee
Finish Line’s PR Chief to Join Academy Sports
Elise Hasbrook, The Finish Line's corporate communications manager, plans to join Academy Sports + Outdoors as senior communications manager…
September Retail Outdoor Product Sales Sees Signs of Rebound
The month of September started to show the first real signs of a rebound in the outdoor retail landscape. The combination of a decent back-to-school season and several favorably shifting trends helped boost outdoor apparel, footwear and equipment sales fo
September Sport Footwear Sales Show Gains, but Upside May be Short Lived
The improved results posted by many retailers for the month of September are not as good as they might seem. The International Council of Shopping Centers suggested that the shift in the Labor Day holiday to the second week of September may have as much
Rugby, Golf Added to Olympic Menu
The International Olympic Commitee (IOC) voted to include both golf and rugby in the 2016 and 2020 summer games. The sports replaced baseball and softball, which were removed from the roster in 2005…
Yue Yuen September Sales Drop 6.3%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd. said its operating revenue in September was US$388.0 million, down 6.3% from the year-earlier period…
IOC Re-elects Rogge as President
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) re-elected IOC President Jacques Rogge in an 88-1 vote at the close of the 121st Session, according to a release by the IOC…
JJB Sports Plans to Raise 100 Million Pounds in Equity Sale
JJB Sports Plc plans to raise £100 million ($161 million) in a share sale. The U.K. sporting goods chain said it reviewed a range of options to provide additional capital and confirmed it is completing arrangements for an equity issue…
Nike Taps Spillane as Next CEO of Converse
Nike, Inc. has confirmed that Jack Boys will retire as CEO of Converse and company executive Michael Spillane has been named his successor. Boys and Spillane will transition their roles through the end of the year…
