Benchmade Hires New Director of Manufacturing
Benchmade Knife Company has hired Dave Winterling as the new Director of Manufacturing. He will be responsible for all manufacturing operations at the Oregon City plant…
Cabela’s Nearly Doubles Q3 Net Income; Raises Guidance
Cabela's Inc. reported that total revenue for the third quarter increased 2.0% to $624.3 million compared to $611.8 million for the third quarter of 2008. Retail store revenue increased 6.1% and comps rose 3.5% for the period, while direct revenues
Rab Opens U.S. Office; Hires Sales Force
Rab is opening a new Colorado-based office and warehouse. Matt Gowar, Rab’s CEO, now owns the company, which enters its third season on the North American market during the winter of 2009-10…
Grassroots Hires New President/CEO
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance hired Roanne Miller as the organization's new President/CEO. Miller will take the leadership role effective immediately. Miller replaces David Matz, who served as president of the organization until his departure on
SCARPA Hires Bragg and Co. as N.E. Sales Agency
SCARPA (Società Calzaturiera Asolana Riunita Pedemontana Anonima) North America added new sales representation in the Northeast territory. Bragg & Company will represent the SCARPA brand in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rho
Cabela’s Announces Plans for Grand Junction, CO Store
Cabela’s Incorporated and Macerich said it plans to bring Cabela’s retail stores to Grand Junction, CO., and the surrounding area. Cabela’s expects to open the Grand Junction store in early summer of 2010. The 75,000-square-foot store wi
SPI and California Waterfowl Announce Wetland Conservation Easement Agreement with NRCS
Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) and California Waterfowl said SPI has signed an agreement with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to place a conservation easement on 2,870 acres of wetlands, commonly called White Horse Flat Reservoir, in Sis
Benchmade Taps Winterling as Dir. of Manufacturing
Benchmade Knife Company has tapped Dave Winterling as the new Director of Manufacturing. He will be responsible for all manufacturing operations at the Oregon City plant…
Amer Sports’ Rights Offering Oversubscribed
According to preliminary calculations, a total of approximately 72.1 million shares were applied to be subscribed for in Amer Sports rights offering. Compared to a total of approximately 48.5 million shares offered, this represents a total subscription le
Sunice Hires Golf Sales Reps
Sunice, the Montreal-based outerwear firm, announced the hiring of 27 veteran golf sales representatives in the U.S. Sunice’s new sales team includes a broad core of former outerwear sales specialists…
ASICS Corp. Opens First U.S. Store
ASICS last week opened its first retail store in the U.S., choosing New York City to showcase the brand in advance of the NYC Marathon as the company continues to find growth despite the troubled economy. “Our U.S. business is doing very well,” said Rich
Insight Technology Adds All Sports as Distributor
Insight Technology, a provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, has added All Sports, a member of the Big Rock Sports group, as its newest commercial distributor…
Cybex Posts Slight Q3 Profit; Falling Health Club Sales Prompt Change
A languid fitness club environment continued to hinder Cybex in the third quarter, and the exercise equipment manufacturer will focus on broadening its markets to compensate for declining health club orders…
Pete Brownell to Run for NRA Board
Pete Brownell, president of the Iowa-based gunsmithing supply company, Brownells has announced that he is running for a seat on the NRA Board of Directors…
Delta Apparel Gets Fiscal Q1 Lift from New Brands, GAP Business; Net Surges
Delta Apparel’s Retail-Ready apparel segment, comprised of the Soffe, Junkfood and To The Game brands, boosted overall fiscal first quarter revenues even as the company’s Activewear business declined. Sales grew 8.4% to $99.1 million for the
