Sportsman's Warehouse CEO Stu Utgaard is vowing to steer his company through bankruptcy proceedings despite a number of other bankruptcies that have headed to liquidation, including Joe's Sports & Outdoors. The comments were made while speaking
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Outdoor Cap Named Official Headwear of USSSA
Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. entered into an agreement with the United States Specialty Sports Association on April 13, 2009 to become the official headwear supplier for USSSA…
Bakers Footwear Earnings Plunge in Q4, Comps up 3.6%
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported net income for the quarter plunged to $0.5 million or 7 cents per share from $7.3 million, or $1.03 per share in last year's fourth quarter. Results for the prior year period included a gain of $4.8 million or 67
Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO Vows to Avoid Liquidation
Sportsman's Warehouse Chief Executive Officer Stu Utgaard is vowing to to steer his company through bankruptcy proceedings despite a number of other bankruptcies that have headed to liquidation, including Joe's Sports & Outdoors…
Broder Bros. Reaches Agreement with Noteholders
Broder Bros., Co. announced that the company and its board had reached an agreement in principal on the terms of an exchange offer with an Ad Hoc Committee of the holders of its 11 1/4% Senior Notes due October 15, 2010. The exchange offer is supported by
Big City Mountaineers Celebrates 20th Anniversary
In 2009, Big City Mountaineers will mark 20 years of enhancing the lives of under-resourced urban teens through transformative outdoor experiences. Since 1989, BCM has worked to offer a new perspective to teens through weeklong wilderness backpacking and
MBT Sponsors Carmichael Training Systems
Chris Carmichael, former Olympic cyclist, founder and CEO of Carmichael Training Systems, Inc., and long-time personal coach to Lance Armstrong, has signed MBT as the official active comfort footwear of Carmichael Training Systems. MBTs are the physiologi
Intrawest May Consider Sale of Some Assets
According to Summit Daily News, Intrawest, the ski resort owner, may explore selling some assets to reduce debt. The possible sales come as its parent, New York-based Fortress Investment Group, a public hedge fund and private equity firm, has been taken a
Brunton Updates Brand with New Products, Marketing
Camping equipment manufacturer Brunton is rebranding itself with a new marketing campaign to include new advertising and creative, a new product line, website redesign, and an expanded social media initiative.
Brunton’s rebrand is built around the tagline
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
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
M.J. Soffe Names EVP of Sales
M. J. Soffe, LLC announced that Ron Wagenseil joined the company as executive vice president of sales. Wagenseil comes to Soffe with over 25 years of successful leadership in the branded and licensed apparel industry. His former branded apparel business a
N8 Concepts Acquires EcoBlu Products
N8 Concepts, Inc., a maker of action sports and golf apparel based in Denver, has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire EcoBlu Products, Inc. EcoBlu manufactures proprietary wood products coated with a patented chemistry that protects against mold
Oboz Bolsters Sales Team
Oboz has brought in new sales teams in the Southwest and Upper Midwest to further forge retailer relationships…
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