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Burton Founders Eliminate Own Salaries as Layoffs Occur
Burton implemented cost savings initiatives last week as it reduced head count and implemented a reduction in salaries across the board. In a move that should likely garner more attention than it has, Burton owners Jake and Donna Carpenter have chosen to
The Walking Company to Restructure After Tough Q4
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. reported fourth quarter net sales increased 3.9% to $ 79.6 million from $76.6 million last year as full year sales grew 3.5% to $241.5 million from $233.3 million in 2007. Sales growth was primarily due to the addition o
Ruger Offers Support for 2009 Hunter Education
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is now offering discounts for Hunter Education Instructors for 2009 and has announced its committed sponsorship of both Hunter’s Handbook and the Hunter and Shooting Sports Education Journal. All of these tools support the Hun
Hunt.Fish.Feed.SM Tabs Heath as Ambassador
Hunt.Fish.Feed.SM —The Sportsman Channel’s unique initiative to help feed the nation’s needy during the economic crisis and beyond—has named Haley Heath as official ambassador for the national public affairs program…
Boy Scouts to Host NRA Day
The Boy Scouts of America Capitol Area Council will host an NRA Day event at the Lost Pines Scout Reservation in Bastrop, Texas on April 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m…
Ringstar Hires Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy
Chris Langathianos, a 12-year footwear veteran, has joined martial arts footwear manufacturer Ringstar, Inc. as Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy. In this new role, Langathianos will focus on developing the performance brand’s overall business stra
Shoe Carnival Launches BOGO Card Campaign
Beginning April 1 through April 11, with any purchase, Shoe Carnival is offering customers a “BOGO When You Want 2” card. Anytime through January 19, 2010 customers can present the “BOGO When You Want 2” (SM) card and receive “Buy one, get the second pair
Skechers Expands South American Operations
Skechers USA, Inc. has expanded its operations in South America by assuming the distribution of its brand in Chile through a newly established subsidiary, Skechers Chile Ltda…
Giant Bicycle Names Director of Sales
Giant Bicycle has promoted Gregg Frederick to the position of director of sales and business development. Frederick has been with Giant for 15 years, most recently in the position of national sales manager. In his new role, he will reinforce Giant’s commi
Merrell Raises $15,575 for Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund
Merrell has raised $15,575 for Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund (YOLF) through online orders in the first month of its newly designed Web site, www.merrell.com. From February 1 through March 1, Merrell pledged to donate $5.00 per online order to YOLF, an organi
Jimmy Jazz Opens First Store in Indiana
Jimmy Jazz, the urban apparel and footwear chain, will be opening its first store in Indiana on April 3rd in the Lafayette Square Mall, located in the capital of Indianapolis. Additionally, Jimmy Jazz said it is anticipating up to 20 new store openings be
DSW Opens 300th Store
DSW has opened its 300th store in the United States. The store opened in Folsom, CA…
RECALL: Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Outerwears Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters. The filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard. Outerwears has r
ASICS to Sponsor USA Field Hockey
ASICS America Corp. reached a multi-year partnership that designates ASICS as the Official Partner and Exclusive Sponsor of footwear, apparel and accessories of USA Field Hockey.
The contract, which runs through 2012, is the largest corporate partnership
Bearpaw Names Executive Vice President
After one year of working with Bearpaw on a contract basis, John Larkin has joined the company in a full-time capacity as executive vice president. Larkin will oversee sales, marketing, and product development. Bearpaw is one of the fastest growing footw
