Category: Outdoor

Cauley Promoted Social Marketing Manager at MidwayUSA

June 7, 2011 SGB Update

Catalog and Internet retailer MidwayUSA has announced the promotion of Chris Cauley to Social Marketing Specialist. In this newly created position, Cauley will be responsible for managing all social marketing processes, including company communications th

Big 5 Sporting Goods Names New SVP of Buying

June 7, 2011 SGB Update

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation appointed Boyd O. (“Bud”) Clark to replace Thomas J. Schlauch as senior vice president, buying, effective Aug. 1. Schlauch, who served in that role for 19 years, will provide transition services and assist in special proje

NRF Urges Vote Against Swipe Fees Amendment

June 7, 2011 SGB Update

The National Retail Federation sent a letter to all members of the U.S. Senate asking them to vote against a so-called “compromise” amendment offered by Senator Jon Tester, D-Mont., that would delay a new federal law intended to save retailers and consume

Point6 Hires PR Director

June 7, 2011 SGB Update

Point6, the manufacturer of merino wool socks, hired Paige Boucher, who will now handle the company's public relations through the newly established PR and marketing firm, Inside Out. Her 23-year career includes experience as PR director, marketing d

KKR To Acquire Academy Sports + Outdoors

June 6, 2011 SGB Update

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co L.P. (KKR) last week reached an agreement to acquire Academy Sports + Outdoors, which for its 73-year history has been controlled by the Gochman family. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but sources told Sports Executive W

Zumiez May Comps Rise 7.8 Percent

June 6, 2011 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. reported comps for the four-week fiscal May period ended May 28 increased 7.8 percent as net sales increased 14.9 percent to approximately $30.3 million from $26.3 million in May of last year…

Sport Chalet Swings to Fiscal Fourth Quarter Profit

June 6, 2011 SGB Update

Marking its first profitable quarter in the 13 quarters, Sport Chalet netted a profit of $300,000, or 2 cents a share, in its fiscal fourth quarter ended April 3, against a loss of $300,000, or 2 cents, in the year-ago quarter. Sales increased 8.8 percent

Sport Chalet Swings to Fiscal Fourth Quarter Profit

June 6, 2011 SGB Update

Marking its first profitable quarter in the 13 quarters, Sport Chalet netted a profit of $300,000, or 2 cents a share, in its fiscal fourth quarter ended April 3, against a loss of $300,000, or 2 cents, in the year-ago quarter. Sales increased 8.8 percent

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