Author: Charlie Lunan

SOAR Communications Splits From Parent Company

January 20, 2010 SGB Executive

SOAR Communications is splitting from parent company, Politis LLC, after a successful five-year partnership.
The full-service, public relations and marketing firm that represents several Nielsen shows – including Outdoor Retailer – will continue to be he

California Bill Would Require Kids to Wear Ski Helmets

January 20, 2010 SGB Executive

A California lawmaker has proposed a law that would require children to use helmets while snow skiing, according to a report by the Associated Press. The bill would require children under 18 to wear a helmet or subject their parents to a $25 fine…

Advance Bookings Stall at Western Ski Resorts

January 19, 2010 SGB Update

After a good start in October and November, advance bookings stalled in December at mountain resort destinations, according to the latest report by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP). Although occupancy rates are stronger than they were 30 days

Arizona to Close 13 More State Parks

January 19, 2010 SGB Update

The Arizona State Parks Board voted last week to keep nine parks open and close the remaining 13 State Parks in a phased series of closures starting Feb. 22, 2010 due to six different State Parks funds being swept of $8.6 million. In addition, four parks

REI to Open Store in Bozeman, MT

January 15, 2010 SGB Executive SGB Update

REI said it will open its second store in Montana this spring in Bozeman. The retailer has operated a store in Missoula for five years. The one-story Bozeman store will be located at Stone Ridge Square and measure 25,000 square feet.

Crocs CEO Expects to End 2010 with a Profit

January 15, 2010 SGB Executive

Crocs, Inc. is poised for profitable growth in 2010 after a wrenching 2009, when the company slashed inventory by 60% and cost of goods by 35% and eliminated all debt, said its President and CEO John Duerden…

Shoe Carnival: Toning and Fitness Trend has Legs

January 15, 2010 SGB Update

Shoe Carnival upped its fourth quarter guidance on comp sales to 7-8% growth last week from 3-5% on the strength of the toning and wellness trend, resilient boot sales and the defection of consumers from the malls to strip centers, according to remarks ma

House Committee Passes Leegin Bill

January 14, 2010 SGB Update

The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would essentially reverse the Supreme Court decision in the 2007 Leegin case, which upheld manufacturers' rights to set minimum prices below which their dealers can not sell product…

Soles4Souls Launches Haiti Relief Effort

January 14, 2010 SGB Update

Soles4Souls Inc. is working with its partners in the footwear industry and trusted distribution agencies to put together complete relief kits for victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti that will include 100,000 pairs of new shoes, food, medical suppli

OIA Calls for Support for Haiti Relief Effort

January 14, 2010 SGB Update

Outdoor Industry Association is working with AmeriCares (http://www.americares.org/) to gather and deliver relief supplies and assistance from industry members to Haiti for victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake. Here is a list of immediate product needs…

Census: Retail Sales of Leisure Goods Dipped in 2009

January 14, 2010 SGB Update

Sales at sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores declined just 0.2% last year, compared to a 6.2% decline for overall retail and food services sales, according to advance estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday morning. Only health and

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