Sport Chalet posted its highest comp store sales gain since fiscal fourth quarter of 2001 when it reported an 11.3% comp store gain, and the first Q2 positive gain in three years as it capitalized on the growth in newer stores to show a nice 3.7% gain in
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Bear Stearns Reveals the Real Skinny on the CamelBak Deal…
In a story first reported in SEW’s sister publication, The B.O.S.S. Report last Monday, Bear Stearns Merchant Banking confirmed Thursday that they have purchased CamelBak Products, Inc. from Kransco Group owner John Bowes’ family in a $210 million all-cas
Hockey Co. Sees Tough U.S. Market…
The Hockey Company Holdings, parent of the CCM, JOFA and KOHO brands, rode stronger equipment sales and some foreign exchange rate gains to higher earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003. The new Canadian holding company reports figures i
Hall of Fame to Honor Three More…
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame has selected Jim Chick, Phil Knight and Jerry Turner as the three newest members of the industry’s most exclusive club. The induction ceremonies will be conducted at the NSGA’s Annual Management Conference & Team
Everyone’s Got the Outdoor Retail Bug…
Sportsman’s Warehouse of Midvale, UT is planning to open 30 stores in 12 states by the end of next year. This aggressive growth strategy will almost triple the current square footage of the company – bringing it to 48 storefronts from 18 currently…
NRF Report Sees Upbeat Retail Execs…
The latest Executive Opinion Survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Ltd. (BTM) indicates that retail executives are buying into the strengthening economy, spiking the Retail Sector Performance Index due t
Sneakers Drove Strong August in Mall…
According to the Monthly Mall Merchandise Index compiled by the International Council of Shopping Centers, sales per square foot for non-anchor mall stores rose 2.8% in the month of August versus the year-ago month. The July increase was 2.2%. Continued
But Consumers Take a Breather in October as Tax Rebate Checks Dry Up…
Was it the warm weather in the East? Maybe the fires in the West? Or did consumers simply run out of tax rebate money? Maybe they just took a break during October to gear up for the Holiday shopping season….
SportHill Sponsors The Nordic Link
Located in Steamboat Springs Colorado, The Nordic Link is a cross-country ski program run by PSIA* certified ski enthusiasts, Katie Lingquist and Emily McWatters. Providing instruction for the novice to the advanced, the program offers specialized women&#
Saucony Announces Quarterly Dividends
Saucony, Inc. announced that its board of directors declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.040 per share on the company's Class A Common Stock and $0.044 per share on the company's Class B Common Stock. The dividends will be paid on Jan
Collegiate Pacific Acquires Tomark and Hires New Design Duo
Collegiate Pacific has signed a letter of intent to acquire Tomark Inc., a 20 year old Corona, Ca. company engaged in the design, manufacturing and distribution of baseball and other sports equipment…
SIA Launches Four New Consumer Websites
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) announces the launch of a new and ground-breaking consumer suite of websites designed to educate and entertain current and potential snow sport's consumers. Thesnowlab.com suite consists of 4 unique sites: snowlink
Accell Group Predicts 25% EPS Growth
Accell Group N.V. sales of their new bicycle collections are going well and are generating positive results, partly due to the good weather. Earnings per share for the full year are therefore expected to increase by at least 25%, barring unforeseen circum
luluemon athletica to Open New Store
lululemon athletica, the yoga-inspired athletic apparel manufacturer, is pleased to announce the launch of its
Whistler store…
Petzl Hires Bard As Sport Div. Manager
Petzl appointed Dale Bard as Sport Division Manager. In his new position, Bard will be responsible for the overall sales direction of the Sport Division, and will work closely with Petzl's marketing department to reinforce Petzl's leadership pos