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June Sport Footwear Retail Sales One of Year’s Worst

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

Most expected the month of June would be a tough one at retail—given the difficult comparisons caused by last year’s stimulus checks—but few retailers that spoke with Sports Executive Weekly thought it would be as bad as it ended. The cold and rainy weat

Busy Body Appears Headed for Liquidation

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

Fitness Holdings, which has been reorganizing in bankruptcy proceedings, is looking to close its remaining 22 Busy Body Home Fitness stores. According to court documents filed in bankruptcy court in Los Angeles, the company continues to explore a sale of

Nike Opens Action Sports Store

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

Nike Inc. has opened a Nike 6.0, Hurley and Converse concept store at 225 Forest in Laguna Beach with a focus on customization. The new three-story concept, entitled 225 Forest, marks the first time Hurley, Nike 6.0, Converse and Nike SB are being sold by

Modell’s Recognized for Job Creation in Harlem

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

Modell's Sporting Goods was honored for its commitment to supplying jobs to local Empowerment Zone residents in Harlem. At a press conference held on July 6 at Modell's store at 300 West 125th Street, NYC officials also discussed Modell's u

Skechers, West 49 Amend Credit Facilities

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

Two companies-Skechers USA and West 49-have recently amended their credit facilities. Skechers USA Inc. closed on a new $250 million, four-year secured credit facility and said it still continues to believe it will break even for the first half of the yea

K-Swiss Moves into Skate Footwear

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

K-Swiss announced plans to move into a new skateboarding category for Spring 2010. As part of the effort, skate icon, Greg Lutzka, has signed an extended agreement to serve as the company’s new creative director of skate…

Schutt Touts American-Made Helmets

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

Schutt Sports, Inc. has introduced a new batters helmet called the AiR-5 that the company said continues its tradition of domestic production. The company said it's the only major brand still making helmets in the U.S…

Outdoor Specialty Product Sales Decline in June

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

June was another difficult month for the outdoor market as the economic conditions that have kept many wallets closed over the past year continue to impact discretionary spending. In spite of some relatively optimistic numbers surrounding unemployment ins

Johnson Outdoors To Consolidate Watercraft Operations

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

At the end of June, Johnson Outdoors said the company will consolidate all of its watercraft operations into a new distribution facility in Old Town Maine. This project will involve moving equipment and knowledge from Johnson Outdoors' Ferndale, WA f

Panel Urges Huge Increase in Conservation Spending

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

A report by the Outdoor Resources Review Group urged the federal government to substantially increase its spending on outdoor recreation and conservation. At least $3.2 billion a year — up from current funding of about $255 million — is required to con

Johnson Outdoors Holds Fifth-Annual “Dealer School”

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

Johnson Outdoors recently welcomed over 30 retailers from across the southeast to its fifth annual “Dealer School” in Stone Mountain, GA. This event was hosted by Johnson Outdoors rep agency, Duncan Lewis, which covers 32 states for the Watercraft and Mar

SEW Goes One-On-One with Sport Chalet’s Craig Levra

July 13, 2009 SGB Update

Sports Executive Weekly sat down with Craig Levra, chairman, president and CEO of Sport Chalet, to discuss the west coast sporting goods chain's business trends and prospects. On June 26, Sport Chalet reported its loss widened in its fourth quarter e

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