Gift Card Recipients Spending More than Face Value
Chase Paymentech, which provides payment processing for many sporting goods retailers, said a recent survey of 850 American adults found that 85% of those who had received a gift card spent more than its face value when they redeemed it. Recipients spent
RECALL: Dive Sticks Sold at Modell’s
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Modell's Sporting Goods, is recalling about 130 Coral Swim 'N Score Pool Stixs. The sticks were recalled because children can fall or land on them in shallow water and get injured.
Registration Opens for Bike Leadership Event
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) has announced the opening of Bicycle Leadership Conference online registration, as well as other event details. ..
Sport Chalet Q2 Comps Down 7%
Sport Chalet, Inc.'s second quarter sales decreased 1.2% to $96.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 from $97.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The net loss in the period was $4.2 million, or 30 cents per diluted share…
Keds Names Burrows as President
Collective Brands named Kristin Kohler Burrows president of Keds. Most recently, she oversaw the Jessica Simpson shoe brand as SVP at Camuto Group. She also worked as VP at Sports Brands International, the former owner of Fila…
Callaway Wins Post Trial Motions in Acushnet Lawsuit
Callaway Golf announced that the United States District Court in Wilmington, Delaware, has granted Callaway Golf's request for a permanent injunction to stop sales of Acushnet's current line of Titleist Pro V1 family of golf balls, effective no
Smith and Wesson Fills Orders for MandP Tactical Rifles
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., reported that it has recently filled orders for its Military & Police (M&P) tactical rifles. Among recent shipments is an order from the Chicago Police Department to equip the cit
Huge Snowfall Prompts Early Opening for Touted Resort
Utah's Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort opened earlier than scheduled on Friday, Nov. 7 after abundant early season snowfall in the southwest. This year’s opening marks the second earliest start to a season in the resort’s 38-year history…
KJUS Skiwear Restructures Management Team
LK International AG (KJUS Skiwear) has revealed the new management team structure that has been in place since Sept. 1, 2008. Nico Serena, former head of sales, has taken over the responsibilities of the design and product development department. Daniel S
Fox Shox Posts 30.8% Growth in Q3
Revenues at Fox Shox, which makes suspension and other components for mountain bikes and motorcycles, soared 30.8% to $43.3 million in the third quarter, as road bikers continued to shift to mountain bikes in the United States and Europe. The company is p
Aldila Q3 Sales Down 11%
In a season that has been largely forgettable for the golf industry as a whole, golf shaft manufacturer Aldila, Inc. reported its fifth consecutive quarter of declining sales, posting revenues of $11.8 million for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, an 11%
Ultra-Exclusive Golf/Ski Resort Files for Bankruptcy
According to a Reuters report, Yellowstone Club, an exclusive Montana ski and golf community, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The club, located in the moutainous areas near Big Sky, Montana, is part resort and part residential community for the ultra
Yellowstone Club Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The exclusive Yellowstone Club near Big Sky, MT, which offers “private powder” to its multimillionaire homeowners and resort guests, has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to multiple online reports…
Phoenix Footwear Net Sales Drop 16.4%, Suspends Guidance
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. revealed in its consolidated results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2008 that net sales decreased 16.4% to $18.7 million, compared to last year's $22.3 million. The company experienced sales declines across all of
OIA Weighs Pros and Cons of Democratic Victory
After its first election, the Outdoor Industry Association’s Political Action Committee is batting 811. Nine of 11 incumbent Congressional candidates it backed in last week’s election were re-elected. The PAC has raised roughly $25,000 so far this year fr
