Massey’s Professional Outfitters celebrated the grand opening of their fourth location in the heart of Katrina-ravaged New Orleans. The store is in a restored 28,000-square-foot 1907 warehouse which had sat vacant since it was abandoned and flooded under
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Half-Moon Opening 3 New Stores
Charleston, S.C.-based Half-Moon Outfitters has added staff at a new LEED-certified warehouse to prepare for the addition of two stores in Georgia and a third in Charleston. The company has chosen neighborhood and urban locations where Dick's and REI
Teva Opens Mountain Games to Amateurs
The Teva Mountain Games, billed as the nation's largest outdoor adventure sports festival, has added an amateur category to the GNC Ultimate Mountain Challenge. Launched in 2007, the GNC Ultimate Mountain Challenge is a grueling two-day test of athle
Zeal Argues Oakley Bluetooth Patent Invalid
Zeal Optics, a manufacturer of athletic eyewear and innovator in lens technology, has requested the U.S. Patent Office to reexamine U.S. Patent No. 7,231,038 entitled “Eyeglasses with Wireless Communication Features” and find it invalid. The request was p
Gregory’s New Owners Pursuing Other Outdoor Brands
KSS Outdoor Holdings, LLC, the company used to acquire Gregory Mountain Products in a management led buyout, plans to acquire other outdoor brands. KSS partner Robert Schiller said said KSS finds the outdoor business compelling from a long-term investment
PacSun Revenues and Comps Decline 8% in March
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. said total sales from it's PacSun division for the five weeks ended April 5, 2008 were $115.3 million, down 8% from division sales of $125.0 million during the same period last year. PacSun same-store sales decreas
Stein Mart Sales and Comps Hurt by Calendar
Stein Mart, Inc reported sales of $138.6 for the five weeks of March, down 14.7%, compared to sales of $162.5 million for the same period a year ago. Same-store sales declined 17.1%. The company said results were affected by calendar changes and urged inv
West Marine’s Sales Fall 10% in March
West Marine said net sales declined 10%, or by $12.5 million, for the 13 weeks ended March 29. Comparable store sales for the first quarter decreased 9.4%. The marine supply company's CEO said he sees no evidence the market will rebound in the short
Target’s March Declines Below Expectations
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended April 5, 2008 increased 1.5% to $5.68 billion from $5.59 billion for the five weeks ended April 7, 2007. Comparable store sales decreased 4.4% on the same basis. CEO Bob Ulrich
TJX Sales up 2%, Sees Signs of Improvement
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported that sales for the five-week period ended April 5, 2008 rose 2% while consolidated comparable store sales were flat versus last year. The company said inventories were in excellent shape and that it has begun to see a pick
Mountain Hardwear Opens First Store
Mountain Hardwear Inc. opened its first retail store. Located in downtown Portland, Ore. The 3,000-square-foot store showcases the largest selection of Mountain Hardwear apparel and equipment and Montrail footwear in the world…
House Votes to Set Aside Western Acreage for Recreation
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 277-140 today to pass HR 2016, the National Landscape Conservation System Act. Passage of the legislation, which sets aside 26 million acres of Bureau of Land Management land for recreation, is a major priority for
Conservation Alliance Identifies Winter Grant Winners
The Conservation Alliance announced recipients of its Winter 2008 funding cycle. Seventeen groups were awarded a total of $450,000, or half what the organization will grant this year…
TomTom Q1 Sales Fall as Retailers Cut Inventory
TomTom said retailers reduced their inventory levels of its personal navigation devices more than expected and bought fewer in the first quarter even as the overall market for the devices expanded rapidly. The British company said sell-in was particularly
USSA Volunteer “Sos” Sossman Dies
One of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's (USSA) most recognized volunteers, Dr. J. Leland “Sos” Sosman, passed away April 3 at the age of 87 at his Concord, MA home. A radiologist by trade, Sos dedicated much of his life to serving as a USSA a
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