SEC Closes Investigation of NexCen Brands
NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, announced that the Division of Enforcement of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has notified the company that it has completed its two year investigation of the company and does not in
Wolverine World Wide Second-Quarter Profit Surges
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported revenues increased 4.8% in the second quarter ended June 19, to $258.2 million. Continued strong organic growth was partially offset by the delay into the subsequent quarter of a significant shipment to a third-party di
New SHOT Show Logo Launched By NSSF
The SHOT Show’s symbol of hunter, dog and bull’s-eye target, which has served the show for four decades, will give way to a new, more inclusive logo that welcomes and supports all segments of the world’s largest shooting, hunting and out
West Marine Reports Q2 Comps Rise 9.4%
West Marine, Inc. said comp store sales grew 9.4% in the second quarter ended July 3 and helped push net revenues up 8.4% to $233.4 million. The company said early spring weather in New England and greater wholesale sales helped drive business, while sale
NSSF, SOS Team Up for Retail Tracking Tool
NSSF and SportsOneSource have teamed up to give NSSF members a new way to obtain detailed information on retail sales of specific hunting and target shooting products, according to a statement issued by Jim Cucuruto, NSSF Director, Industry Research & Ana
Sport Hansa LLC to Distribute Five European Brands
Boulder-based Sport Hansa LLC has taken on sales and distribution for five European brands in the US and Canada. The lines span hiking boots, cutlery, apparel, tents and packs and baselayers…
Interbike to Host Four Lounges on Show Floor
Interbike is hosting four lounges on the show floor of its International Bicycle Expo 2010. The indoor portion of the bike industry’s weeklong event will be held September 22-24, 2010 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, and preceded by the
RECALL: Seattle Bike Supply Redline Conquest Cyclocross
Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, WA has voluntarily recalled its 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets due to faulty forks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported…
Osprey Packs Names Reps for IBD Channel
To support the launch of their Spring/Summer 2011 commute packs and recently launched Hydraulics collection, Osprey has added eight new independent Bike rep agencies in addition to the three cross-over Outdoor agencies to service the IBD channel…
Zumiez Abandons Pursuit of West 49
Zumiez Inc. said it was ending its takeover pursuit of West 49 Inc., leaving the path open for Billabong International Ltd. to continue its deal to buy the Canadian action-sports retailer. Last week, Zumiez approached West 49, saying it was prepared to ma
Serotta Sport Names Director of Dealer Sales
Serotta Sport, the manufacturer of premium custom bicycles and exclusive distributor of Catlike helmets and ETXEONDO cycling apparel, announces the appointment of Steve Fairchild as Director of Dealer Sales…
Eagle Nest Outfitters Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of outdoor nomadic comfort including durable hammocks and many adventure travel accessories, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary…
NRF: Retail Sales up 3% in June
The National Retail Federation said retail sales – excluding autos, gas and restaurants – decreased a fraction of a percent over May, but increased 3.3% over June of last year…
Sport Chalet Launches Scuba Treasure Hunt
Sport Chalet, Inc. in cooperation with TUSA, Aqua Lung, Mares and Sea Pearls, is inviting SCUBA divers to find one of three sunken treasure bars valued at $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000. The contest ends July 25, 2010…
Champion Launches Athletes’ Creed Campaign
Champion Athleticwear, the National Alliance for Youth Sports and a council of key sports industry leaders are launching an effort to create an Athletes' Creed, a belief system designed to inspire players of all levels to reclaim the pure enjoyment o
