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Helly Hansen Delivers Turnaround Year
Helly Hansen, which was undergoing a cash crisis at the start of 2015, scored a major turnaround last year.
Texas Officials Sue NLand Surf Park
NLand Surf Park expressed surprise Tuesday that local officials who had cheered its plans to open the nation’s first inland surf park near Austin, Texas a year ago voted July 6 to sue the company.
Spate Of Small Deals May Mark End Of M&A Boom
A spate of small acquisitions in recent weeks could mark the last gasps, rather than a resurgence, of a four-year boom in mergers and acquisitions in the global sporting goods industry, according to one investment banker.
Total Hockey Seeks Sale In Bankruptcy Court
Total Hockey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition and is looking for a buyer.
Sports Authority Settles Consignment Vendor Claims
Sports Authority reached an agreement that will allow it to sell pre-bankruptcy goods bought on consignment as part of its ongoing liquidation efforts.
Mammut Names New CEO
Oliver Pabst has been named to replace Rolf Schmid as the CEO of Switzerland’s Mammut Sports Group by the board of directors of Conzzeta AG.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Pushes Into California With TSA Lease Buys
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand much more heavily into California, including its first store in Los Angeles, as part of its purchase of 31 Sports Authority (TSA) leases, according to an updated bankruptcy court filing.
With Sports Authority Trademark in hand, Dick’s Keeps Competition at Bay
In a move likely to make sure that its competition isn’t resurrected by a new owner, Dick’s Sporting Goods purchased the Sports Authority’s brand name and other intellectual property at bankruptcy auction.
A Peek at the Financials of EMS, Sport Chalet and Bob’s Stores
This week, we got a glimpse of Vestis Retail Group LLC’s books for May 2016, as the owner of Bob’s Stores, Eastern Mountain Sports and Sport Chalet reported back to the court as part of its reorganization, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April.
Whitewater, Surf Parks Face Scrutiny In Wake Of Fatal Amoeba Infection
The future of man-made whitewater and surf parks became murkier last week when health officials concluded the turbidity of water at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC inhibited the ability of its treatment system to kill pathogens. The 1,100-acre, non-profit, outdoor adventure park’s man-made whitewater rafting and paddling course remained closed for a […]
Obama’s Outdoor Rec Legacy Tempered by Court Rulings
The Obama Administration has been on an outdoor recreation kick of late. We ask industry leaders to look back and grade his legacy, from protecting the environment to pushing forward trade deals.
Patagonia Opens New Front in Sustainability Arms Race
Patagonia said it will begin working with the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), textile suppliers and appliance manufacturers to better understand the threat fleece and other synthetic apparel pose to the environment.
Responsible Wool Standard Bans Mulesing
After intense pressure from apparel brands, Textile Exchange amended the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) to ban mulesing, a practice widely used in Australia to prevent infections of sheep that has been condemned by animal welfare advocates.
Amid Bankruptcies, Brands Flock Toward Specialty at Grassroots Show
With an expected excess of inventory to hit the active-lifestyle market following several high-profile, big-box retail bankruptcies in the space, brands at the Spring Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Show in Albuquerque, NM (June 13-17) were doubling down on their partnerships with these smaller, but more influential group of retailers.
