Sport Chalet Finds a Buyer in Vestis Retail Group
Sport Chalet, which has spent the last year seeking investors and teetering on the edge of losing its NASDAQ listing, reached an agreement late Monday to be acquired by the same PE-backed company that owns Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) and Bob’s Sto
Mountain Khakis Recognizes Rep of The Year
Mountain Khakis named Geary Guay Recreational Resources (GGRC) as its 2013 Rep of the Year…
ASA Appoints New Angler Advocacy Campaign Director
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announces that Elizabeth “Liz” Ogilvie, most recently with the World Fishing Network (WFN), is the new KeepAmericaFishin Director…
Li and Fung Directors Clear July 7 Spin Off of Global Brands Group to Shareholders
Li & Fung Limited's board of directors gave the go ahead Tuesday to spin off the company's brand licensing and management business, which controls the Spyder and Frye brands, to shareholders…
Sport Chalet Posts Steep Annual Loss
Sport Chalet Inc. reported a loss of $10.1 million, or 71 cents a share, in its year ended Mar. 30, according to its just-filed 10K report. Revenues were down 4.8 percent to $343.5 million…
Leupold and Stevens Announces Marketing Promotions
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. announce several staff promotions within their global marketing department…
LaserMax Hires Communications Specialist
LaserMax announces the appointment of Laura K. Evans to the newly created position of marketing communications specialist…
May Golf Rounds Played Up Slightly
According to Golf DataTech, golf rounds played on a national level were up 0.9 percent during May 2014 compared to May 2013…
Downlite Secures RDS Certification for Chinese Supply Chain
Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of performance fills, is the first company to earn the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certificate in China, which constitutes the largest down supply chain in the world…
Mountainsmith Hires Ferrand as New Mid-Atlantic Rep
Mountainsmith has hired outdoor industry veteran Ray Ferrand as Mid-Atlantic sales rep for its line of backcountry and outdoor recreation gear…
European Sports Trade Groups Partner to Combat Physical Inactivity
Two of Europe's leading sporting goods organizations have agreed to collaborate on initiatives to promote physical activity throughout the region…
Reebok Signs UFC Lightweight Champion
Reebok has signed UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis to a sponsorship deal. The 27-year-old titleholder joins Johny Hendricks as the latest MMA star…
Keds, Girls Leadership Institute Study Girl’s Views of Bravery
Keds introduced a thought leadership and research initiative to identify how teen girls view bravery. The Dare to Dream, Dare to Act: What Girls Say About Bravery study was conducted in partnership with the internationally recognized Girls Leadership Inst
West Coast Ports to Stay Open as Long as ILWU Talks Continue
Operations at 29 west coast ports will continue past Monday’s regardless of whether terminal operators and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) reach an agreement to extend their contract, spokesmen for both sides told media last w
Banks Boost Cabela’s Credit Facility by 86 Percent
Cabela's Inc. has expanded by 86 percent how much it can borrow through its credit facility in a move that could help it expand faster than competitors…
