The first quarter marked a slight emergence for the overall retail market after a treacherous back-end of 2008, but a cash-strapped consumer continues to pinch pennies and the economy continues on its winding and languid track back to normalcy. Top-lines
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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear NFL Apparel Licensing Case
The Supreme Court agreed last week to decide whether the National Football League and its 32 teams can enter an exclusive licensing deal with a maker of team jerseys and other gear without violating federal antitrust law. The court said it will hear an ap
Acushnet to Cut 77 Positions
Acushnet Co., the maker of Titleist golf balls, will reduce its workforce at its distribution center and two ball plants by 77 positions, company officials told the Standard Times of New Bedford…
SEW Goes One-On-One with… Foot Locker’s MATT SERRA
Last week, Foot Locker, Inc. announced that Ken Hicks, president and chief merchant of J.C. Penney Co., would become its new president & CEO, effective August 17. Hicks will succeed Matt Serra, who has been CEO of Foot Locker since March 2001 and chairman
Former Adidas Chief Loses Battle with Leukemia
Robert Louis-Dreyfus, the former adidas-Salomon AG chairman & CEO and current owner of the Le Coq Sportif brand and the Marseilles, France soccer club, lost his battle with leukemia on Saturday. He was 63 years old…
The Finish Line Closes on Man Alive Deal
The Finish Line, Inc.has closed its transaction with Man Alive Acquisitions, LLC, an entity controlled by Jimmy Khezrie, the owner and operator of Jimmy Jazz stores…
OIA Celebrates 20 Years of Industry Leadership
While roaming the halls at any Outdoor Retailer trade show, it would be hard to imagine a time when the industry wasn’t represented by the dedicated folks at the core of Outdoor Industry Association. Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this year will be the si
B.O.S.S. Goes One-On-One with OIA’s Frank Hugelmeyer
Frank Hugelmeyer is a 22-year outdoor industry veteran with extensive experience in global retail, distribution and manufacturing. Prior to OIA, he directed North American sales and marketing for Lowe Alpine Holdings, a worldwide manufacturer of technica
Vendors and Retailers Have Tough Q1 as Margins and Profits Shrink
The first quarter of 2009 was a very different experience for outdoor industry vendors and retailers versus the first quarter of 2008. Last year at this time, retailers were happy after a long cold winter, and vendors were beginning to feel concerned abou
Ortovox USA Opens New Western DC
Avalanche safety equipment company Ortovox USA has opened a new western U.S. sales and distribution center in West Valley, UT to support its growth. The Ortovox’s West Valley facility, located in a suburb of Salt Lake City, will handle all shipping and re
Obit: Acopa’s John Bachar Dies While Free Soloing
John Bachar, the climbing legend and design director for Acopa climbing shoes, apparently fell to his death while free soloing a rock climb at the Dike Wall near Mammoth Lakes, CA. Bachar is best known for his daring and ground breaking ascents in Yosemit
GunBroker.com Partners With POMA
Over $100,000 in hunting and fishing adventures, firearms, outdoor gear, advertising packages and public relations services packages are up for grabs in the Professional Outdoor Media Association’s (POMA) Annual Live Auction hosted by GunBroker.com. The a
GunBroker.com Plans for Continued Growth
Triton Value Partners and GB Investments recently announced the formation of TVP Investments, LLC to provide executive management, strategic direction and corporate development to its subsidiaries GunBroker.com and other related companies…
US Army Extends Contract for MK19 Grenade Machine Guns
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a $10 million contract extension by U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC for the production of MK19 grenade machine guns…
NRA: Kansas Attorney General Moves to Recognize ‘Non-Resident’ Carry Permits
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six (D) announced recently that the state of Kansas will now recognize non-resident Right-to-Carry permits issued by any of the 22 states already recognized.
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