Sport Chek, Canada's sporting goods chain, announced the grand opening of its Calgary Downtown store. The location is added to the growing list of redesigned stores, reflecting a more modern, lighter look in terms of feel and neutral finishes that ar
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CSC Urges Withdrawal Of Proposed Treatment Of Assisted Opening Knives
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus today urged U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to withdraw the notice of proposed revocation of treatment relating to the admissibility of certain knives with spring assisted opening mechan
Conservation Alliance Grantee Protects 7 Million Acres
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has expanded the boundaries of Nahanni National Park Reserve by seven million acres. The Conservation Alliance supported this effort with two grants totaling $50,000 in 2006 and 2008…
Dorel Names General Manager for Cycling Sports Group Canada
Dorel Industries Inc. appointed Adam Ingrao as the new general manager for Cycling Sports Group (CSG) Canada. Most recently, he worked for the National Football League (NFL) overseeing the league's international consumer products business…
Smith and Wesson Acquires USR
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Universal Safety Response, Inc., a privately held, full-service security systems solutions provider, for up to 9.7 million shares of common stock and up to $26.2 million
Active Ride Shop Sees Surprise Buyer Emerges Winner in Auction
A Florida real estate and hotel developer with a background in the garment industry became the surprising winning bidder in a bankruptcy auction for Active Ride Shop, beating out Zumiez and three other bids in the process. Issa Ladha's Lifestyle USA’
Diadora America President Sees Positives in Parent Company Acquisition
Diadora SpA last week reached an agreement to be acquired by Geox SpA's founder and chairman Mario Moretti Polegato through his family's investment arm, Lir. Speaking to Sports Executive Weekly, Bill Nuttall, president of Diadora America, said t
Gander Extends Loan Agreement
Gander Mountain extended the maturity date on its $10 million term loan with its two major shareholders from March 30 to June 30, according to its 10Q filed this week. The company said that current borrowing availability under its facility with Bank of A
Obama Administration Forms Office of Youth Sport, Waves National Park Fees
President Obama has recently recognized the sporting goods and outdoor industries with two new initiatives that will encourage youth participation in athletics and promote outdoor recreation. The president is forming a White House Office of Olympic, Paral
Diamondback’s Marketing Coordinator Leaves the Company
Diamondback, the manufacturer of BMX, road and mountain bikes, said its marketing coordinator Trevor Knesal has exited the company. He had been with the company in that role since 2001…
President Obama to Create New Office of Youth Sport
President Barack Obama is forming a White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic, and Youth Sport. The office will promote the values of the Olympic movement and encourage increased youth participation in athletics…
Skier Visits to Utah Down 6.5% This Year
The Utah ski and snowboard industry closed the 2008-09 winter season with a total of 3.97 million skier days, down 6.5% from last year’s fifth consecutive record breaking year at 4.2 million. The Utah region’s decline was attributed to a strong and early
Unemployment Numbers Decline
The total number of people receiving unemployment insurance dropped for the first time since early January, according to a report released by the U.S. Labor Department on Thursday. The Labor Department said that it saw the largest drop in unemployment ins
Billabong Raises $232mm in Capital
Billabong International Ltd said it has raised Australia $291 million (U.S. $231.7mm) from institutions and retail investors in a rights issue. The oversubscribed retail rights issue raised $61 million ($48.6mm), and the company raised around $230 million
La Jolla Group Opens New Corporate HQ in Irvine, CA
La Jolla Group has opened its new corporate headquarters in Irvine, CA. Providing an all-encompassing action sports experience, the campus helps consolidate front and back house operations, showcases each brand's DNA, and offers the resources, amenit
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