Gander Mountain to Open in Newnan, GA
Gander Mountain is planning to open a new location in Newnan, GA, this fall…
Sport Chalet’s Q4 Loss Doubles
Sport Chalet Inc. reported a loss of $5.7 million, or 40 cents a share, in its fiscal fourth quarter ended Mar. 30, approximately double the loss of $2.3 million logged in the year-ago quarter, according to its 10K filing with the Securities & Exchange Co
Fleet Feet Introduces Experience 2.0
At its annual franchise conference held in St. Louis in mid-June, Fleet Feet, Inc. introduced Experience 2.0, a comprehensive initiative designed to address both the technological advances that are waylaying the retail marketplace as well as the significa
Fjällräven Opens Store in Oslo
Fjällräven has opened a 3,340-square-foot store in the middle of the Karl Johan Gate, a prominent retailing area in Oslo, Norway…
Finish Line’s Glenn Lyon Joins Special Olympics Board
The Finish Line, Inc.’s Chairman and CEO Glenn S. Lyon has joined the Special Olympics International board of directors. He will begin his term on Jan. 1, 2015, joining Harvard Law School Professor William ‘Bill’ Alford who was re-electe
USA-Belgium Sets World Cup Record for ESPN
ESPN’s telecast of the U.S.A. vs. Belgium World Cup match averaged a network record 9.6 overnight rating, according to Nielsen. That marked the highest overnight rating for a World Cup match on ESPN or ESPN2. Belgium earned a 2-1 victory in extra ti
Ugg Launches New Tween Brand – I Heart Ugg
On July 14, Ugg Australia will launch I Heart Ugg, a premium tween brand for girls, with a product line that includes: footwear, loungewear, accessories and handbags…
West Coast Port Operations, Labor Talks Continue As Contract Expires
The Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore & Warehouse Union continued contract negotiations Wednesday and reiterated that they expect cargo operations at 29 West Coast ports will continue normally until they can reach agreement…
GoPro Closes IPO
GoPro, Inc. closed its initial public offering of Class A common stock Tuesday after underwriters fully exercized their option to purchase 2,670,000 additional shares. All told, GoPro sold 8,900,000 shares through the IPO, while selling stockholders sold
NSSF Urges Action on Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act
Senators have arrived home for the July 4th recess and will be spending the next week in their states…
Fleet Feet Honors Franchises at National Franchise Conference
Fleet Feet, Incorporated, the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees and store employees during its annual National Franchise Conference, hosted in St. Lo
Skora Relocates to Seattle
Skora Inc, the maker of premium, lightweight performance running footwear, relocated from Portland, OR to Seattle effective Tuesday, July 1…
Li and Fung Directors Clear July 7 Spin Off of Global Brands Group to Shareholders
Li & Fung Limited's board of directors gave the go ahead Tuesday to spin off the company's brand licensing and management business, which controls the Spyder and Frye brands, to shareholders…
Li and Fung Spin Off Global Brands Group Set for July 7
Li & Fung Limited will spin off its $3.2 billion brand management business, which acquired long-term global licensing rights to the Spyder brand in 2013, to its shareholders July 7 following a vote Tuesday by its board of directors…
Sport Chalet to be Acquired by Versa Capital
Vestis Retail Group, LLC, which is owned by funds advised by Versa Capital Management, LLC (Versa) and comprises Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sport Chalet, Inc. Under the terms of the agreem
