Cerf Bros. Files for Bankruptcy, Puts Itself Up for Sale
Cerf Bros Bag Co, a 94-year-old camping goods manufacturer and distributor based in St Louis, Mo., has filed a bankruptcy petition and put its assets up for sale. The company makes duffles, cargo & storage bags, backpacks, travel gear and accessories for
OIWC Opens Nominations For 2010 Women’s Leadership Awards At SIA
The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition (OIWC) said it is accepting nominations for the 2010 SnowSports Industry Pioneering Woman and First Ascent awards, now through December 8, 2009…
Backcountry.com’s Parent Sees Gains in E-commerce
Liberty Interactive's eCommerce businesses, which includes Backcountry.com, increased revenue in the third quarter by 2% to $160 million and adjusted OIBDA (operating income before depreciation & amortization) by $2 million to $5 million. The e-comme
Mast General Store Eyes Store in Downtown Columbia, SC
The Mast General Store has purchased the Lourie's Building on Main Street in downtown Columbia, SC. The potential store would mark its second location in South Carolina and its tenth location…
Backcountry.com Launches New Off Price Site – The Department of Goods
The Department of Goods is Backcountry.com's new closeout outdoor gear store. The store opens with $58 million worth of bike, board, surf, skate, travel, and outdoor gear. The new online store is currently invite-only and it marks the fifth store ope
Brooks Launches Facebook Application for Runners
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced the official launch of its Brooks Running Club application for members of Facebook. The application enables any running enthusiast to share his or her personal running progress, connect with other local runners, inspire other
Adams Golf Widens Loss After Charges
Adams Golf reported net sales of $17.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $17.7 million a year ago, a 2% decline. Its net loss of $5.5 million, or 82 cents per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million,
Adidas to Redeem Debt
Adidas AG said it reached an agreement with the holders of its 400 million euro ($599 million) convertible bond to swap their debt for shares. All of the bondholders exercised their conversion rights, Adidas said, which means the company will issue about
Utopia Golf Seeks to Expand Rep Force
Utopia Golf Products, a maker of putters, plans to hire sales representatives in conjunction with its expansion across the U.S…
Badger Sport Acquires Pro-Line Athletic
Badger Sport, of Statesville, NC, announced the purchase of Pro-Line Athletic, Fort Worth, TX. Terms were not disclosed. In a statement, Jerry Carr, President & Owner of Badger Sport, said, “Pro-Line is a great fit for Badger Sport. It has been our goal t
Sport Chalet’s Q2 Sales Drop 7.9%; EBITDA Well Above Covenant Requirements
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported sales in the second quarter ended Sept. 27 decreased 7.9% to $88.8 million from $96.5 million a year ago as same-store sales decreased 12.4%. But the company noted that for the first half of fiscal 2010, it achieved EBITDA of $
OIA: September Outdoor Sales Down; Strong Equipment Sales at Specialty
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 4% compared to last September, moving from $350M to $336M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Sele
Sport Supply Q1 Sales Increase 5.3%, Raises FY10 EPS
Sport Supply Group reported sales rose 5.3% in the first quarter ended Sept. 30, to $77.5 million from $73.6 million. Earnings were basically flat at $5 million though earnings per share improved to 37 cents from 35 cents due to fewer shares outstanding.
Nordstrom Launches International Shopping in 30 Countries
Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. has introduced international shopping online to better serve customers globally, the company announced. Customers outside and inside the U.S. can now browse and buy merchandise from nordstrom.com in different currencies and e
Zumiez October Sales Slide 1.5% on 8.9% Fall in Comps
Zumiez Inc. said total net sales for the four-week period ended Oct. 31, 2009 decreased 1.5% to $24.7 million, compared to $25.0 million for the four-week period ended Nov. 1, 2008…
