Columbia Sportswear Works to Brand at Specialty
Columbia Sportswear is working diligently to reestablish its flagship brand in the specialty channel and at higher-end retail and department stores. Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Retailing Conference, Tim Boyle, president and CEO, admitted that part of th
REI Releases Stewardship Report
REI released its third annual stewardship report that provides an evaluation of the co-op’s social and environmental efforts in the 2008 calendar year. The report updates progress toward short and long-term goals, including the co-op’s environ
Woolrich Expands Executive Team
Woolrich has named three new vice presidents and announced a search for an executive vice president that will direct the activities involving Woolrich branded product and their channels of distribution…
Female Shooters Create Online Resource for Women in Practical Shooting
Champion action shooters Sharyn Cohen, Julie Golob and Kippi Leatham have launched the Women of USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association), an online resource for women in practical shooting…
Saucony Supports Run at Work Day
Saucony, Inc. has partnered with the largest grassroots running organization in the country, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), to support the 4th Annual National Run@Work Day, held Sept. 18…
NRA: Clearing Up the Rumors About The ‘Gun Tax Bill’
Over the past few months, NRA-ILA has received hundreds of e-mails warning us about “SB-2099,” a bill that would supposedly require you to report all your guns on your income tax return every April 15, according to a release by the NRA…
NRA: Ammo Sales Restrictions, Gun Show Ban Moving Forward in California
The Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 585 by a 21-18 vote, according to a release by the National Rifle Association. SB585 now heads to the desk of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) for his consideration…
Salazar Launches DOI Climate Change Response Strategy
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has launched the Department of the Interior’s first-ever coordinated strategy to address current and future impacts of climate change on America’s land, water, ocean, fish, wildlife, and cultural resources
OIWC Announces Winners of Bike Industry Leadership Awards
OIWC announced the 2009 winners of the bike industry’s Pioneering Woman and First Ascent Awards. Georgena Terry, Founder of Terry Precision Cycling, will be presented the Pioneering Woman Award. Kaitlyn Gang, Marketing, Communications and PR Manager
AAFA Cautions on Protectionism
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) issued a statement claiming protectionism would cause more trade disputes and hurt the U.S. economy's recovery efforts. The statement followed President Barack Obama' s Friday decision to impose
True Temper Launches New Website
True Temper has launched a new website, truetemper.com, that include improved full-screen visuals, brand-specific news and information, a media player and easy navigation for golfers to learn more about the most popular shafts on the pro tours…
Nike Backs Serena Williams
Nike Inc. issued a public statement backing Serena William's following her outburst at the U.S. Open. Wrote Derek Kent, Nike spokesman, in an e-mail, “Serena has publicly apologized and has stated she let her emotions get the best of her. Nike stands
Study: Older Adults Have Better Functional Status
Older adults who continue or begin to do any amount of exercise appear to live longer and have a lower risk of disability, according to a report in the September 14 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals…
Bag Boy Pushes Golfers To “Walk The Course” For Health
The Bag Boy Company, the maker of golf carts and bags, is sponsoring two golf events in October and encouraging golfers to walk the course…
ASR Exceeds Expectations
ASR Marketplace said it exceeded expectations during its September 10th-12th event “with an air of optimism spurring order writing and planning for the future.” Over 500 brands showed spring and summer 2010 lines to thousands of buyers, media, athletes an
