Category: Outdoor

Nebraska Book Co. Files for Bankruptcy Protection

July 5, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Nebraska Book Co., one of the largest college bookstore operators, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware to restructure its debt. The Lincoln, NE-based company operates about 280 bookstores on or near college campuses and is a large wholesaler o

Interim CEO Sees Messaging Disconnect with Most Price-Sensitive Consumer

July 5, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

In its first investor conference since its CEO Michael Rubel abruptly resigned on June 15, Collective Brands Inc.'s officials spent considerable time exploring the ongoing challenges turning around its albatross: the Payless domestic business…

BDE Urged by Retailers to Add Apparel Business

July 5, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Black Diamond Equipment CEO Peter Metcalf said REI, EMS and MEC have been asking BDE to enter the apparel business in recent years because many of the original specialty outdoor brands have widened their distribution to department stores, full line sporti

Ashe Confirmed as Director of FWS

July 5, 2011 SGB Update

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar praised the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Daniel M. Ashe as the 16th Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Ashe, a career employee of the agency, will assume his duties immediately…

Dead Down Wind Adds Keller to Marketing Team

July 5, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Dead Down Wind (DDW) and D2W guide gear have tapped Trent Keller to their marketing team. In his new role, Keller will serve as the marketing manager for Dead Down Wind, managing all media, advertising, product management and social media initiatives…

Western Governors’ Push Outdoor Recreation

July 5, 2011 SGB Update

Outdoor Industry Association and REI praised the launch of “Get Out West,” an initiative announced by the Western Governors' Association at its annual meeting June 30. The initiative was championed by new WGA Chair and Washington State Gov. Chr

Richard Markee Joins Collective Brands’ Board

July 5, 2011 SGB Update

Collective Brands, Inc. announced that Richard L. Markee has been elected to its board of directors, with a term to expire in 2014…

Sony Partners with State Parks to Promote HD Editing Products

July 5, 2011 SGB Update

America's State Parks and Sony Creative Software, a leading developer of award-winning and easy-to-use video and audio editing applications, are partnering to promote nationwide park visits and outdoor recreation…

Public and Private Golf Rounds Slide in May

July 5, 2011 SGB Update

According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 7.0 percent in May 2011 compared to May 2010. Public access play was down 6.5 percent for the month and private course activity was down 9.0 percent…

Nike, Inc. Provides Shock Therapy to Erratic Market

July 5, 2011 SGB Update

Following a fiscal fourth quarter and year-end report last Monday that had Wall Street analysts playing catch up overnight and Tuesday morning, Nike, Inc. shocked the Street once again and sent NKE shares skyrocketing even higher midday Tuesday after the

Consumer Confidence Index Weakens in June

July 5, 2011 SGB Update

Consumer confidence plunged in June to a seven-month low on continuing worries over high unemployment and stagnating wages, according to a report released Tuesday by the Conference Board, a private research group. Its Consumer Confidence Index slipped to

Brand Athletics Renamed Lids Team Sports

July 1, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Brand Athletics of Tigard, OR, and a division of full service team uniform, apparel and sporting goods dealer LIDS Team Sports, has announced it will operate solely under the LIDS Team Sports name…

Zoot Sports Partners with TriStar on Running Events

July 1, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Zoot Sports has partnered with TriStar and is now the exclusive apparel and shoe partner for five major events: TriStar Mallorca, TriStar Worms-Germany, TriStar Lyon, TriStar Estonia and TriStar Monaco…

DU Representative Named to North American Wetlands Conservation Council

July 1, 2011 SGB Update

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced the appointment of Ducks Unlimited Director of Conservation Operations, Dr. Scott Yaich, to serve on the North American Wetlands Conservation Council…

Colt Partners With Manufacturing Reps

July 1, 2011 SGB Update

Colt Defense LLC said it has partnered with three of the manufacturer representatives to meet the needs of law enforcement professionals, commercial distributors and dealers. Proactive Sales and Marketing, Jim Ferry and Associates, and Schueler, LaFond an