Weaker March Retail Sales Comps Provide Some Hope for Months Ahead
Overall same-store sales may have been down in low-singles for March, but retailers exhibited a cautious optimism when discussing outlook regarding the months ahead. Some prognosticators and analysts are suggesting (dare we mention it?) we have seen the
Vail Institutes Helmet Policy
Vail Resorts said its employees will be required to wear helmets while skiing or snowboarding on the job starting with the 2009-2010 season. The ski resort operator, based in Broomfield, CO, also will require helmets for all children age 12 and under who
JD Sports Fiscal Year Revenue Up 13.3%
JD Sports Fashion Plc reported a jump in preliminary revenue of 13.3% to £670.9 million ($978.8 million) from £592.2 million ($864.0 million) for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2009 after sales of own-label brands increased…
OIA: Outdoor Sales Decline in February
Outdoor Industry Association recently published its Outdoor Topline Report for February 2009. According to the report, retail sales for all core outdoor stores slipped 17% in February with all three store channels — specialty stores, chain stores and Int
SIA: SnowSports Feb. Sales Decline
Snow sports market sales declined 16% overall in February 2009 versus February 2008, according to the most recent SIA Retail Audit Topline Report. Snow sports equipment sales were particularly hard hit in February, as consumers hesitated to purchase big
SEW Goes One-On-One with… NSGA’s MATT CARLSON
In April 2008, Matt Carlson took over as president and CEO of the National Sporting Goods Association. The former city administrator of Delafield, WI succeeded long-time NSGA Chief Executive Jim Faltinek. Team Dealer reviews with Carlson the highlights of
Russell Athletic Mending Relations with Colleges
Russell Athletic said it is receiving favorable responses from colleges and universities across North America to the newly-released information it is providing to answer questions about the 2008 closure of its Jerzees de Honduras (JDH) manufacturing plant
JJB Sports Proposes New Deal with Landlords
JJB Sports PLC, the U.K. sporting goods chain, has finalized terms for company voluntary arrangements (CVA) as it looks to save its remaining stores. This CVA enables a company to reach an agreement with its unsecured creditors and restructure debts…
March Outdoor Sales Showing Positive Signs
While the specialty outdoor industry started the fiscal year slowly in February, sales seem to be picking up in March. Many retailers who spoke with The B.O.S.S. Report are seeing the retail environment slowly regain some health after one of the most diff
Michigan’s Frey Foundation Gives $160,000 Grant to DU
A major environmental effort in southwestern Michigan recently got a boost. The conservation organization Ducks Unlimited (DU) received a grant of $160,000 from the Frey Foundation. The grant will be used to protect and restore valuable habitat through DU
Oboz Bolsters Sales Team
Oboz has brought in new sales teams in the Southwest and Upper Midwest to further forge retailer relationships…
Interbike to Sponsor Media Tent at Sea Otter Classic
Interbike will host the inaugural “Interbike Media Tent at Sea Otter Classic” 2009 during the annual bike festival, expo and race series from April 16-19, 2009 in Monterey, Calif. The casual TV studio and working news room is designed to help journalists
Oboz Hires Sales Team for Southwest, Upper Midwest
Oboz has brought in new sales teams in the Southwest and Upper Midwest to further forge retailer relationships. Alta Group’s Greg Houston will cover Oboz in the Southwest territory, adding to his sales role for Petzl America.
Rock/Creek’s Chattanooga Location LEED Certified
Rock/Creek's Two North Shore shopping center has officially been approved to be Chattanooga's first LEED Certified retail development, officials said…
Osprey Packs Expands Distribution in South America
Tatoo Adventure Gear will exclusively represent Osprey products in South America effective immediately. Tatoo Adventure Gear is one of the largest outdoor gear distributors and retailers in South America, with distribution presence in five countries in th
