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Knife Rights Launches State Knife Law Preemption Campaign
Knife Rights has launched a national preemption campaign in Arizona. At the request of Knife Rights, Arizona Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Gray, has introduced SB1153, reference titled, “State Preemption: Knives,” which will protect knife owners, knife co
The North Face Names VP, Global Product
The North Face named former Nike executive Philip Hamilton as its VP of global product. Hamilton will be responsible for leading global product strategy to continually drive and execute innovative products…
Tefron Names CEO
Tefron Ltd. appointed Amit Meridor as its chief executive officer, effectiv, January 21. He has over 15 years of experience in the textile industry, executive managerial experience in business development, special situations and turnaround programs…
Palmguard Sponsors Southern Indoor Football League
Southern Indoor Football League has inked a deal to have Palmgard International, Inc. become the official glove of the SIFL. The partnership will allow for Palmgard International, Inc. extensive marketing opportunities benefiting from the SIFL's conc
Reebok Partners with Armani on Activewear Collection
Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Reebok International Ltd. formed a global alliance to create an activewear collection under the EA7 and Emporio Armani labels…
GAIAM Is Looking Ahead With New Strategies…
For 2009, GAIAM reported a strong start. With a goal of $20 million in sales for the year, GAIAM claims to have generated $17.2 million in free cash flow throughout the first nine months for fiscal 2009…
Fleet Feet Maintains Double-Digit Comps in 2009
Wrapping up yet another stellar year, Fleet Feet Inc. reported fourth-quarter comparable store sales grew 11%. For the full year, sales reached $96 million on a 10% comp gain. The 2009 gain comes on top of a 12% hike in 2008 and a 15% surge in 2007…
Investor Conferences Provide Brighter Light Ahead for Industry
Industry public companies hit the investor conference circuit last week in an environment that is decidedly different from the market one year ago…
Forzani’s Holiday Sales Dip
The Forzani Group, Ltd. said unseasonably warm weather in November and consumer caution caused same-store retail system sales to dip 2.7% for Holiday ’09…
Cabela’s Looking to Expand
Cabela’s Inc. outlined several growth initiatives that it will undertake in fiscal 2010 as management for the outdoor retailer placed specific emphasis on building its direct business, expanding its retail reach, enhancing the company’s CLUB g
OR Winter Market Preview: Snowshoes Focus on Backcountry Adventure for 2010-11 Season
Snowshoe sales were down 6.5% last season – about the same as all sporting goods – but retailers and manufacturers are kicking up their heels like the sport’s participants heading into 2010…
Kellwood Acquires ISIS
Kellwood Company acquired ISIS, the outdoor company focused on women's performance and casual apparel…
Deion Sanders to Speak at NSGA Conference
Deion Sanders will be the featured speaker at the first-ever celebrity luncheon Monday, May 3, 2010, at the 46th Annual NSGA Management Conference & 12th Annual Team Dealer Summit…
SBU on Location: SHOT Show University 2010
The 2010 SHOT Show kicks off on Tuesday, Jan. 19th, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation once again started the festivities with SHOT Show University, an interactive classroom-style program featuring industry veterans and experts speaking to hundre
Nike Launches Golf Clubs Without Tiger Woods
Nike Inc. will launch new golf clubs that are not directly linked to Tiger Woods. Instead, Nike said its Victory Red STR8-FIT Tour fairway woods, which will go on sale Jan. 28 for $299, were designed with input from all 13 U.S. golf endorsers…