BOSS Goes One-On-One with Sport Chalet’s Craig Levra
BOSS sat down with Craig Levra, chairman, president and CEO, to discuss the west coast sporting goods chain's business trends and prospects. On June 26, Sport Chalet reported its loss widened in its fourth quarter ended March 29, to $11.1 million, or
Mizuno and Bettinardi Golf End Partnership
Mizuno USA, Inc. & Tinley Park, IL-Bettinardi Golf, announced that the companies will not be extending their exclusive partnership beyond 2009…
NSGA: 78.7% of Americans Participated in Sports/Rec. Activity in 2008
Americans are more active than one might think, according to data in the “Sports Participation: Series I” report, published annually by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Among Americans age seven and older, 78.7% (212.7 million Americans) pa
Report: Most Parents Will Cut Own Purchases So Kids Have What They Need
Consumers may have different plans for back-to-school than the June retail results might suggest. According the just–released SportsOneSource 2009 Back-to-School Report more parents expect to spend as much or more for sports or outdoor footwear, apparel
Retailers Look for Trend Lines in Grim June Comp Store Results
With the sliver of optimism that was generated by encouraging April comps already a distant memory, many retailers are conceding that any relief from the recession could be delayed. Following May same-store sales that were one to one-and-a-half points bel
Skechers, West 49 Amend Credit Facilities
Two companies-Skechers USA and West 49-have recently amended their credit facilities. Skechers USA Inc. closed on a new $250 million, four-year secured credit facility and said it still continues to believe it will break even for the first half of the yea
Schutt Touts American-Made Helmets
Schutt Sports, Inc. has introduced a new batters helmet called the AiR-5 that the company said continues its tradition of domestic production. The company said it's the only major brand still making helmets in the U.S…
Outdoor Specialty Product Sales Decline in June
June was another difficult month for the outdoor market as the economic conditions that have kept many wallets closed over the past year continue to impact discretionary spending. In spite of some relatively optimistic numbers surrounding unemployment ins
Johnson Outdoors To Consolidate Watercraft Operations
At the end of June, Johnson Outdoors said the company will consolidate all of its watercraft operations into a new distribution facility in Old Town Maine. This project will involve moving equipment and knowledge from Johnson Outdoors' Ferndale, WA f
SEW Goes One-On-One with Sport Chalet’s Craig Levra
Sports Executive Weekly sat down with Craig Levra, chairman, president and CEO of Sport Chalet, to discuss the west coast sporting goods chain's business trends and prospects. On June 26, Sport Chalet reported its loss widened in its fourth quarter e
U.S. House and Senate Introduce the U.S. OUTDOOR Act
The U.S. OUTDOOR Act was introduced simultaneously in the United States House of Representatives (H.R. 3168) and United States Senate (S. 1349) late last week. The U.S. Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation (OUTDOOR) Act incorpo
AAFA and NRF Urge Obama to Secure Economic Relationship with Honduras
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) joined four other trade groups in a joint letter to President Barack Obama regarding the current political situation in Honduras, a US/CAFTA-DR partner…
Kokatat Watersports and Verde PR Partner
Kokatat Watersports Wear and Verde PR & Consulting have entered into a public relations partnership effective immediately. Kokatat, the independent paddlewear and accessories company, is headquartered in Arcata, CA, which is also the company’s global manu
Evolve Names Director of Sales
Evolve Sports and Designs, parent company of rock climbing shoe brand Evolv, said Jay Peery has joined the company as director of sales. Peery joins Evolv after stints in sales management with Montrail, Sorel and END Footwear in Portland, OR…
Outdoor Retailer to Honor Andy Knapp
Outdoor Retailer will honor Andy Knapp, a renowned outdoor adventurer and former head buyer of hardgoods at Midwest Mountaineering, at a Paddle Out held during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Open Air Demo at 3 p.m. on Monday July 20, 2009. After a six
