SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Outsiders Ball Gets Pro Bono Marketing Support From Minneapolis Firm
The Outdoor Foundation, the charitable arm of the Outdoor Industry Association, said the Minneapolis marketing agency Periscope has agreed to become the pro bono agency of record for the Outsiders Ball, which raised more than $350,000 for youth outreach p
Cablz Sues Chums for Patent Infringement
Cablz, Inc. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Chums, Inc. in United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama…
ATF Extending Term of Import Permits to Two Years
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has published a new Final Rule that, effective April 8, 2014, extends the standard term of import permits for firearms, ammunition, and defense articles from one year to two years…
SFIA to Again Lobby Congress on National Health Through Fitness Day
Over 100 sports and fitness industry leaders will team with recognized athletes in Washington D.C. on Mar. 5 for SFIA’s National Health Through Fitness Day. A current list of athletes and their sponsoring company scheduled to attend include football
OIA Opposes Proposed Changes to Voluntary Recall Notices
Outdoor Industry Association has opposed proposed changes to federal rules governing voluntary product recall notices, arguing they would require companies to disclose trade secrets, slow down the process and undermine the collaborative spirit between man
NSSF Opens Up ‘Premium’ Membership to All Retail Members
In conversations during the past few months, an overwhelming majority of new National Shooting Sports Foundation retail members have asked NSSF about its Premium Retailer Membership…
ArmaLite, Inc. Announces New President
ArmaLite, Inc. announces the appointment of Tommy Thacker as new corporate President…
Liberty Ammunition Hires Director of Sales
Russell Datson, former account manager at Remington Arms for the Freedom Group and national account Manager at MSC is now Liberty Ammunitions director of sales…
Whistler Blackcomb Says Fiscal Q1 Results Reflect Pricing Power
The Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb ski resorts reported nearly flat sales in the fourth quarter thanks to higher spending by fewer visitors, their controlling shareholder reported last week…
Jack Wolfskin 2013 Sales Decline As Competition Rises at Home
Jack Wolfskin GmbH reported sales declined 7.9 percent in 2013 due in part to fierce competition in its home markets of Germany and Austria and a restructuring of its sales force. The German company said sales of its outdoor apparel, footwear and equipmen
Billabong Mulls Sale of E-Commerce Units
Billabong International Ltd. has hired an investment bank to explore the possible sale of its SurfStitch and Swell e-commerce businesses. It also reached a new contract with the founder of RVCA out to 2018 and the completion
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L.L. Bean Veteran Joins Vermont Teddy Bear
Mark Ranalletti, formerly senior market manager at L.L. Bean, has joined the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Inc. as its VP of operations…
Report: Reebok May End NHL Sponsorship
Adidas has recently asked the NHL for permission to replace Reebok as its official uniform supplier with its brand, according to a report in the New York Post…
Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show 2014 Surpasses Attendance Records
The 2014 Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show, which took place from Jan. 16-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, exceeded expectations on attendance growth say show organizers…
ExOfficio Beefs Up Sales and Dealer Service Departments
ExOfficio, a manufacturer of adventure travel apparel, made a series of new hires and promotions in the sales and dealer service departments. Tim Lau was appointed to the new position of Northwest territory manager…
