Former Macy’s Exec Becomes Steve and Barry’s CEO
Steve & Barry's appointed Harold “Hal” Kahn as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Kahn has worked in the retail business for 35 years, including 10 years as chairman and CEO of Macy's East, a division of Macy's, before leaving
American Recreation Products Hires Director of Marketing
Matt Sungy has been named marketing director with American Recreation Products (ARP). Sungy officially started on Oct. 1, working from ARP’s Boulder offices, assuming full marketing responsibilities for Kelty, Slumberjack and Sierra Designs brands…
Sales by Leisure Retailers Rose in September
The U.S. Census Bureau released advance estimates of U.S. retail sales for September showing that sales by sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores fell 1.1% from August, but rose 0.9% from September a year ago. Sales for the category reached $7.47 b
Westcomb Names Rep for Pacific Northwest
Canadian outerwear maker Westcomb has hired a new sales team in the Pacific Northwest, Kiwi Outdoor Representation. The agency will assume sales duties for Westcomb in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana, effective immediately. Kiwi also represents Meto
Klip America Secures Worldwide Rights to Volkl Tennis
Marker Volkl International of Baar, Switzerland and Klip America of San Diego, California have jointly announced that Klip America has been named the World Wide Licensee for Volkl Tennis Equipment, Bags and Accessories…
SGMA Warns About Changes from Product Safety Act
In a statement, the SGMA alerted its members that November 12 is the first in a series of critical dates regarding the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). The industry association warned that non-compliance with the Act may put a company
USA Weekend Magazine, Outdoor Foundation Partner for Make a Difference Day
USA Weekend Magazine and The Outdoor Foundation have partnered to start a new charitable grant program tied to the annual Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of volunteer service…
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
NSSF Names New Director
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has named Diedra A. Cauley its new director of exhibitions and conferences. In her position, Cauley will oversee SHOT Show operations, logistics and marketing, as well as NSSF participation in conferences, ex
Bush Signs Bill Encouraging Bike Commuting
Employers may begin reimbursing employees tax-free for bike commuting costs starting Jan. 1, 2009 under a bill signed by President Bush Oct. 3. After seven years of legislative proposals, the bicycle commuter tax benefit has finally become law. The benefi
Foot Locker Sued Over Gift-Card Policy
A New Jersey man sued Foot Locker over the store's gift card policies, charging in court papers that they violate New Jersey's consumer laws. In a lawsuit filed in late August in Middlesex County, Sayreville resident Joseph Vona claims that Foot
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
BPSA Releases Schedule for 2009 Bicycle Leadership Conference
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) announced a preliminary agenda for its 2009 Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC) to be held in conjunction with the Sea Otter Classic, Apr. 15-17, 2009, at the Embassy Suites in Seaside, CA….
Brown Shoe Cuts Q3 Guidance on Weaker at Famous Footwear
Brown Shoe Co. cut its third-quarter outlook primarily due to disappointing sales at its Famous Footwear unit. Famous Footwear's comps are now expected to decline between 4.5-to-5.5%. When it released second quarter results on Aug. 27, Brown Shoe pre
Fishing Line Launch Sends Element 21 Q4 Soaring
Element 21 Golf Company, the Toronto-based manufacturer of Scandium Alloy golf and fishing equipment, reported revenues of $888,808 for the fourth quarter ended June 30. Revenues increased 686% compared to $112,963 reported for the same period fiscal 2007
