SGB Update Sportsmans
RECALL: EB Brands Resistance Stretch Tubing
About 29,700 units of resistance stretch tubing from EB Brands, of Yonkers, NY is being recalled. The handle on the tubing, also called bands, can break or detach while in use, causing the tubing or handle to strike the user and posing an injury hazard…
RECALL: Felt Bicycles
About 1,550 bicycles from Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, CA are being recalled. The bicycle's fork can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries. No injuries have been reported…
REI Recalls 160 Novara Fusion Bikes
REI is recalling about 160 of its Novara Fusion bicycles because the alloy steerer tube could separate from the fork causing the rider to lose control and posing a fall hazard to consumers…
Darn Tough Vermont Expanding Vermont Knitting Plant
Darn Tough Vermont said its Northfield, VT hosiery mill will increase its number of knitting machines by nearly 50%, half of which will be the latest generation of seamless knitting machines to meet growing demand for its Made in the U.S.A. socks…
Nike Opens Mega-Logistics Center in China
Nike Inc. on Tuesday unveiled its biggest logistics center in Asia in Jiangsu province. The new 200,000 square meter facility is on target to be the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System) accredited warehou
JAM Media Collective Moves to Larger Office
JAM Media Collective, a boutique public relations agency specializing in outdoor, bike, accessories and eco-friendly consumer products has announced its move from San Francisco to a new, larger office in downtown Mill Valley, CA, under the shadow of Mount
Golfsmith Trims Losses in Q4, Comps Rise 6.4%
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported revenues in the fourth quarter increased 14.2% to $72.9 million as compared to $63.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Comparable store sales increased 6.4% while sales from the company's direct-to
NSSF Reports 3.6% Jump in Hunting License Sales; Biggest Increase Since ’74
The National Shooting Sports Foundation called a 3.6% rise in paid hunting license holders for 2009 “one of the most encouraging signs for hunting in recent years.”…
Puma AG’s Fourth Quarter Top-Line Growth Outweighs Costs Pressures
Puma AG reported sales in the fourth quarter increased 16.1% currency-adjusted and 28.2% in euro terms, reaching €623.4 million ($848 mm). All regions contributed positively to the performance, led by the Americas region. But the German footwear gi
Cabela’s Inc. Sees Retail Strength, Strong Margins Drive Q4 Profit Growth
Cabela’s Inc. reported improved merchandise margins, increasing revenues and lower impairment charges in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 1 drove profit up more than 14% against a year -ago period that slumped on steep charges and liquidation costs…
OR Winter Market Backcountry Hardgoods Review Part II
The relentless march toward lighter, stronger, faster continues in the backcountry equipment market as evidenced by products exhibited at last month’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market…
ChiRunning Launches new Educational Web Site
ChiRunning, the natural running technique organization based in Asheville, NC, has launched a series of new websites: www.chirunning.com; www.chiwalking.com and www.chiliving.com…
Interbike Forms Exhibitor Feedback Panel
Interbike announced the formation of an exhibitor advisory panel made up of 11 executives representing a broad range of manufacturers, suppliers and distributors operating within the international bicycle community…
Big 5 Signs on as LA Marathon Sponsor
Big 5 Sporting Goods has signed on as a sponsor of the Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss…
Outdoor Companies Back BLM Wild Lands Policy
Citing the need for “balance in federal land management and the role public and wild lands play in supporting jobs across the American economy,” The Conservation Alliance (Alliance), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and companies they represent sent a l
