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Unemployment Numbers Decline
The total number of people receiving unemployment insurance dropped for the first time since early January, according to a report released by the U.S. Labor Department on Thursday. The Labor Department said that it saw the largest drop in unemployment ins
Jay Berlin Becomes CEO of The Sportsman’s Guide
Redcats USA appointed Jay Berlin as CEO of The Sportsman's Guide. He replaces Greg Binkley, who recently retired. Berlin's 25-year career encompasses several key positions, including: marketing management roles with Fingerhut and C.O.M.B. Corpor
NJ Fish and Game Approves Crossbows for Hunting in New Jersey
On June 16, the New Jersey Fish and Game Council voted on adopting proposed amendments to the 2009 – 2012 Game Code. The Council voted to adopt all the proposed amendments except amendment 29, which proposed boundary changes to Deer Management Zones 19 an
Sportsmen Laud Senate Advancement of the Clean Water Restoration Act
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee have passed an amended version of the Clean Water Restoration Act, according to a release by the Teddy Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. The bill, as approved, reaffirms the original intent of the Clean Wate
Ripken Baseball and Rawlings Partner on Training Products
Rawlings has partnered with Ripken Baseball to create a new line of training products for youth baseball players. Rawlings’ new “Five Tool” training products will include hurdles, pop-up nets and tees to be used for baseball tournaments and camps at the R
Yue Yuen Sees Athletic Footwear Shipments Decline in Fiscal Q2
Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd., the China footwear manufacturing giant that makes footwear for many key athletic brands, reported net income declined 2.0% to $108.5 million in the second fiscal quarter ended March 31 and revenues inched up 1.8% to $1.19 billio
Skier Visits to Utah Down 6.5% This Year
The Utah ski and snowboard industry closed the 2008-09 winter season with a total of 3.97 million skier days, down 6.5% from last year’s fifth consecutive record breaking year at 4.2 million. The Utah region’s decline was attributed to a strong and early
Columbia Sportswear Plans Return to Outdoor Retailer
Columbia Sportswear Company and Outdoor Retailer announced that Columbia plans to return to the main floor exhibition area at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show with a new 4,000 square foot exhibit. Columbia's booth, organized around the three p
Eli Lilly CEO Joins Nike’s Board
Nike Inc. appointed John Lechleiter, Ph.D. to its board of directors. Lechleiter, 55, is chairman, president, and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, the Indianapolis-based global pharmaceutical company with over $20 billion in revenue…
Little Hotties/Yaktrax to Sponsor U.S. Ski/Snowboarding Team
Little Hotties and Yaktrax, both owned by Implus Footcare, have signed on as sponsors of the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding. Little Hotties will provide the athletes, volunteers, media and support staff with products as the exclusive supplier of hand
Diadora to be Sold to Geox Chairman
Diadora SpA said Wednesday it had reached an agreement for Geox SpA's founder and Chairman Mario Moretti Polegato to buy all Diadora's assets through his investment arm, Lir. Terms were not disclosed…
Active Ride Shop Sold to Florida Investment Group
Active Ride Shop, which is reorganizing in Chapter 11 proceedings, is being acquired by a group of Florida-based investors for $5.2 million. A limited liability company called Active Sports Lifestyles USA, run by real estate and hotel developer Issa Ladha
REI Praises Obama Administration’s Outdoor Efforts
REI praised the Obama Administration's move to waive fees at National Parks on select weekends this summer – including this Father's Day – and President Obama's declaration of June as Great Outdoors Month…
Icebreaker Launches
Icebreakerhas launched a new blog entitled “Holy Sheep!” on http://blog.icebreaker.com. The “Holy Sheep!” weblog is being updated 2-3 times weekly with the latest news, product releases, and events related to Icebreaker employees, friends and customers…
La Jolla Group Opens New Corporate HQ in Irvine, CA
La Jolla Group has opened its new corporate headquarters in Irvine, CA. Providing an all-encompassing action sports experience, the campus helps consolidate front and back house operations, showcases each brand's DNA, and offers the resources, amenit
