SGMA: Baseball Draws Largest Group of Dedicated Players
According to a new SGMA study, nearly 55% of baseball players in the U.S. participate in the sport on a ‘frequent’ basis, or 25 days or more a year. Only lacrosse and ice hockey have similar percentages of such a dedicated group of players, but baseball’s
Skins Supplies Colorado Youth Corps Association
Skins and the Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA), a statewide coalition of youth conservation corps, have formed an Official Supplier agreement. Skins will donate compression apparel for youth corps members statewide to wear outside while creating bi
DAC Tent Poles use Sustainable Manufacturing Processes
At this past Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show, dozens of companies proudly proclaimed their first steps on the path to environmental sustainability. For Jake Lah, founder and president of tent pole maker DAC, that journey began almost 6,000 miles away
Falling Crude Prices, Container Rates Not Expected to Provide Much Margin Relief
Neither brands nor retailers are expecting falling oil prices and container shipping rates to provide meaningful margin relief in coming quarters, according to executives that spoke with Sports Executive Weekly last week.
Most said any savings on shipp
Used Equipment Sees Increased Consumer Interest
The credit crisis, see-sawing stock market and upcoming presidential election are causing consumers to monitor their wallets during these uncertain times. As a result, consumers find themselves looking for cheaper ways to purchase sporting goods, as well
Zumiez Q2 Sales Increase Despite Apparel Struggle
During the Wachovia Consumer Growth Conference on Oct. 15, Zumiez President and CEO Rick Brooks stressed that the company is on track, despite the tough economic times, to reach its goal of 800 stores…
PacSun Feels Economic Heat; Changes Focus
Pacific Sunwear sales are off 20% so far in the third quarter in those parts of the country hit worst by the subprime mortgage meltdown, said SVP and CFO Mike Henry…
Golfsmith Senior VP-merchandising Resigns
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. said that on Oct. 15, Frederick Quandt, SVP-merchandising for Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., gave a notice of resignation to the company…
J.H. Whitney and Co. Acquires Igloo Products Corp
Igloo Products Corp. has been acquired by J.H. Whitney & Co., a private equity firm based in New Canaan, CT that also owns a major stake in Eastern Mountain Sports. Gary Kiedaisch, previously CEO of the Coleman Company and a 35-year industry veteran, will
Wolverine Bolsters Patagonia Footwear Team
Wolverine World Wide’s Outdoor Group promoted Craig Throne from GM of its Patagonia Footwear brand to VP of global marketing and replaced him with Bill Dodge, who oversaw Timberland's former GoLite Footwear venture. Dodge will oversee all business op
Investor Fighting to Preserve Ski Resort Company
Fortress Investment Group, a publicly traded hedge fund, is seeking to refinance $1.68 billion in debt due next week by its Intrawest unit, London's Financial Times reported. Canadian-based Intrawest is the largest operater of ski resorts in North Am
Court Dismisses Tobacco Claims Against Amer Sports
The District Court of Helsinki has dismissed all claims for damages based on Amer Sports Corporation's already discontinued tobacco business. The District Court of Helsinki ordered the plaintiff's to compensate all the legal costs Amer Sports Co
Bon-Ton Predicts Low FY08 Results
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. said that based on fall season sales trends and continued expectations for a soft holiday season, it believes its full-year fiscal 2008 financial results will be at the low end of the previously stated guidance range. Guidance pro
The SportsOneSource Debate: The Election
Turns out our industry is about as divided as the rest of the country around which Presidential candidate is best qualified to steward our country. Late last week, SportsOneSource queried subscribers asking how the election of John McCain or Barack Obama
Cabela’s Inc. Cuts 10% of Corporate Headquarter Jobs
Cabela's Inc. reduced its workforce by approximately 10% at its corporate headquarters in Sidney, NE. After completing a review of its organizational structure, the company decided to reduce staffing levels in selected areas. The company expects app
