Talking Growth at Thomas Weisel’s Consumer Growth Conference
At the Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference, executives began talking about ways to find growth for a change. While many cautioned that the market is not out of the woods yet and inventory and expense controls were in place, the execs appeared to agree that
Modell’s Sporting Goods Plots Strategy for “Rebirth” Initiative
In its biggest overhaul since changing its name from “Modell's Shoppers World” in the late 1980s to focus solely on sporting goods, Modell's Sporting Goods last week launched a comprehensive reinvention initiative entitled “Rebirth.”…
SGMA Moves Headquarters
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) moved its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Silver Spring, MD…
Blacks Leisure to Shutter 89 Doors
Blacks Leisure, the U.K. outdoor chain, announced plans to close 89 stores across the group that have not “traded profitably for years”. The firm, which operates Millets, Blacks and O'Neill shops, also said it plans to lay off 50 employees at its Nor
Vail Resorts Fiscal 2009 Income Halved on Declining Skier Visits
Vail Resorts saw a very difficult year with declining sales and net income was cut in half for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2009. However, the ski resort holding company was easily able to stay profitable in spite of serious challenges in the hospitali
Mountain Khakis Moves to New Warehouse Closer to Home
Mountain Khakis has opened a new fulfillment warehouse in Gastonia, NC, relocating their operations from a third party operation in Texas to their own facility within close proximity to their Charlotte office…
FTC to Regulate Blogging, Testimonials, and Celebrity Endorsements
The Federal Trade Commission approved final revisions to the guidance it gives to advertisers on how to keep their endorsement and testimonial ads in line with the FTC Act. The revised Guides state that Bloggers who make an endorsement must disclose the m
180s Inks NHL License for Ear Warmers
180s has entered into an official licensing agreement with NHL Enterprise L.P. and NHL Canada Enterprise L.P. for team-specific ear warmers sold in the U.S. and Canada…
NSSF: House Members Join Senators in Support of Traditional Ammo in Nat’l Parks
A letter signed by members of the U.S. House of Representatives' Second Amendment Task Force raising important questions about the National Park Service's intent to ban the use of traditional ammunition in parks that allow hunting has been sent
XP Events Files for Bankruptcy Protection
XP Events, which runs merchandise concessions at sports venues and special events, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Denver-based company — formally known as XP Entertainment LLP — said the filing will not affect its contract to run reta
DeLong Sportswear Assets Acquired by Daden Group
Daden Group Inc., based in Coralville, Iowa, has reached an agreement to purchase certain assets from Delong Sportswear. Daden Group will also lease DeLong’s corporate office and materials distribution center in Grinnell, Iowa. DeLong, a leading pro
Interbike and Bikes Belong Award Grants
Bikes Belong and Interbike have contributed $2,500 to the U.S Open Cycling Foundation (USOCF) for safe cycling seminars that will take place four times a day during OutDoor Demo East in Providence, Rhode Island Oct. 8-11…
Former Reebok Executive Purchases Vancouver’s Dayton Boots
Stephen Encarnacao, a former Reebok executive, has purchased controlling interest in Dayton Boots Enterprises, Inc. Encarnacao, Dayton's CEO since 2008, recognized the potential expects revenues to double in FY 2010…
Patagonia Footwear and Chaco Restructure Marketing Teams
Wolverine World Wide will put additional marketing and product development support in place for both Patagonia Footwear and Chaco…
SGMA Moves Headquarters to Silver Spring, MD
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) moved its headquarters from D.C. to Silver Spring, MD. Tom Cove, president and CEO, told the Washington Business Journal, “The market has changed and we were moving in a different direction. We had a big
