Sport Chalet Slashes Q4 Loss, Comps Ahead 5.7%
Sport Chalet's posted its first gain in comp store sales in 11 quarters in the fourth quarter ended March 28, thanks to favorable winter weather in Southern California that propped up winter prices. Same-store sales increased 5.7%, contributing to a
PrimaLoft Sponsors Backpacker’s Get Out More Tour
For the second year in a row, PrimaLoft will serve as the technical insulation sponsor of Backpacker’s Get Out More Tour, an interactive mobile media and educational tour designed that will visit 75 cities in 48 states in a campaign to enjoy the gre
ACI International Secures Above The Rim Footwear License
Above The Rim (ATR), a performance basketball brand managed by Collective Licensing International (CLI), entered into a five-year licensing agreement with ACI International (ACI) for the brand. ACI will work with ATR on a new collection of performance bas
Everlast Launches Faceback Campaign
Everlast has launched its philanthropic social movement campaign “What Do You Fight For?”. For each contest entry received, Everlast is donating $1 to the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation…
Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill Includes Gulf Fisheries Assistance
The American Sportfishing Association announced its support of Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), ranking member of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, for including funding for fishery-dependent businesses harmed
Beretta Hires Senior Military Advisor
Beretta U.S.A. has hired David L. Grange (BG USA Ret.) to serve as its Senior Military Advisor. Grange served 30 years in the U.S. Army, with his final position being Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division…
Fruit of the Loom Sees Strong Q1 Earnings Gains
Berkshire Hathaway said pre-tax earnings in its Other Manufacturing businesses jumped 89% in the first quarter to $332 million. The gains were driven by higher profits in its apparel businesses, Fruit of the Loom (FOL) in particular…
GSI Commerce Acquires FetchBack
GSI Commerce Inc. announced its Marketing Services division has acquired FetchBack Inc., a Tempe, Arizona-based provider of retargeting solutions for more than 500 advertisers…
Clarus Completes Acquisitions of Black Diamond and Gregory
Clarus Corporation completed the acquisitions of both Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. and Gregory Mountain Products, Inc. Clarus also announced that it has applied to list its shares of common stock on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol “BDE.”
Running as Fashion: The Reports of My Death are Greatly Exaggerated
Despite some recent reports to the contrary, the running category appears to have lost no momentum thus far in 2010…
Genesco Raises Fiscal Year Outlook on Strong First Quarter Results
Genesco Inc. reported that, adjusted for special items both periods, earnings from continuing operations vaulted 189% in the 2010 first quarter to $10.1 million, or 42 cents a share…
Big 5 SG Hopes to Continue West Coast Storefront Growth
Following up on a promising first quarter that saw the company post its biggest quarterly same-store sales gain since 2006, management for Big 5 Sporting Goods met with investors at the B. Riley & Co. Conference to discuss growth initiatives for the upcom
Court Ruling Says Scent-Lok, Retailers Used False Advertising
A Federal District Judge has ruled that ALS Enterprises, the manufacturer of carbon-based Scent-Lok hunting apparel, is guilty of deceptive advertising over the company’s claims that its clothing implemented “odor eliminating” technology
Outdoor Foundation Report: Participation Increased in 2009; Spending Declined
According to the Outdoor Foundation, 2009 showed encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities like camping, hiking, running and bicycling…
Performance Bicycle to Open Three Locations in June
Performance Bicycle, already the nation’s largest specialty bicycle retailer, will open three more stores in June. The additions will expand the chain to 90 stores…
