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Crimson Trace Appoints Narus Great Lakes Sales Manager
Crimson Trace has appointed Michael Narus to the position of sales manager for the Great Lakes Region. Currently residing in Wisconsin, Narus brings over 15 years of experience in the sporting goods industry to his new role with Crimson Trace, where he wi
Taylor Brands Renews Partnership with the American Deer and Wildlife Alliance
Taylor Brands LLC, a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of Smith & Wesson and Schrade Knives, has renewed its sponsorship of the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance…
Seizure Made of Illegal Sailfish from Costa Rican Seafood Exporter
Costa Rican government officials released information to The Billfish Foundation (TBF) of the seizure from a seafood exporter, of over 7,000 kilos of sailfish meat bound for Peru, according to a release by The Billfish Foundation…
Congress Poised to Restore Partial Funding to NAWCA
After facing elimination of funding in the House-passed version of the current year's legislation to pay for the federal government, the North American Wetlands Conservation Act is poised to receive $37.5 million in funding for the remainder of the c
NSSF: Support the Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) issued a release recently encouraging all hunters, shooters and gun owners to contact their United States Senators and Representatives…
Scott Hires New Running National Sales Manager
Scott Sports announced that Scott McCoubrey has accepted the position as national sales manager for its running division…
McDavid Signs Second Endurance Team Athlete
Ultrarunner Todd Braje officially signed on as the newest McDavid USA Team Athlete. He joins Tim Long…
Boa Technology Changes Names of Closure System
Boa Technology, creators of the Boa Lacing System, announced recently that it has changed its patented technology name from “Boa Lacing System” to “Boa Closure System.”…
Stephen Murray Steps Down as Global President of the Urban Outfitters Brand
Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced the resignation of Stephen Murray from his position as global president of the Urban Outfitters Brand. Murray, who joined Urban in May 2010, was formerly president of VF Action Sports Coalition and former president of Vans
Adidas Claims to Launch Lightest Basketball Shoe
Adidas unveiled the new adiZero Crazy Light. At 9.8 ounces, the shoe is said to be more than 15 percent lighter than the nearest competitor and is designed to help players be faster on the court…
Bauer’s Revenues Climb 47 Percent in Third Quarter
Bauer Performance Sports, in its first report since going public on March 10, reported net revenues jumped 47 percent in its fiscal third quarter ended Feb. 28, to Cdn$48.4 million from Cdn$33.0 million in the same period in the prior year. Adjusted EBITD
RECALL: Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets
About 5,500 Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets distributed by Coulter Ventures LLC of Columbus, Ohio are being recalled…
SIA: Dealers Boost February Margins on Lower Sales
Despite slowing significantly in February, snow sports sales remain on track to surpass the $3.1 billion record set in the 2007/08 season, according to Snowsports Industries America’s latest retail sales report.
February 2011 total dollar and units
Invista’s Cordura Joins ‘Get Out More Tour’ Again
For the fourth consecutive year, Invista’s Cordura brand team is sponsoring Backpacker magazine’s “Get Out More Tour,” which hits moe than 60 retailers and events this summer. This year, Invista Cordura spokesmen Randy and Sherri Propster will
Niketown in Denver to Close
Nike, Inc. confirmed that it will be closing Niketown at the Denver Pavilions shopping center in mid-May 2011…
