On July 2nd, Target interim CEO John Mulligan issued a press release stating that the retail chain requests that customers not bring firearms into its stores…
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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
GoPro Closes IPO
GoPro, Inc. closed its initial public offering of Class A common stock Tuesday after underwriters fully exercized their option to purchase 2,670,000 additional shares. All told, GoPro sold 8,900,000 shares through the IPO, while selling stockholders sold
Fleet Feet Honors Franchises at National Franchise Conference
Fleet Feet, Incorporated, the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees and store employees during its annual National Franchise Conference, hosted in St. Lo
Raid in China Nets More Counterfeit Golf Clubs in China
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reported that the latest raid of golf club counterfeiters by Chinese law enforcement resulted in the seizure of nearly…
Sport Chalet to be Acquired by Versa Capital
Vestis Retail Group, LLC, which is owned by funds advised by Versa Capital Management, LLC (Versa) and comprises Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sport Chalet, Inc. Under the terms of the agreem
OR Adding Tailgating@Outdoor Exhibit
For the first time, Outdoor Retailer is joining forces with its sister show, the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show, to create Tailgating @ OR – an exhibit area and enhanced marketing opportunity for brands with “tailgating” products looking t
Adidas to Operate Sacramento Kings Team Stores
Adidas will take over operations of the Sacramento Kings team stores at SleepTrain Arena and other sites…
Gramicci Enters Licensing Agreement with Hampshire Group
Hampshire Group, Limited entered into a three-year license agreement with Gramicci, a California-based hiking and climbing-inspired brand owned by Hampshire Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul Buxbaum…
REI to Add Stores in New Jersey and Atlanta Area in Spring 2015
REI will open news stores in Princeton, NJ and add a fourth store in the Atlanta region in Spring 2015…
Spenco Signs Champion Mountain Runner
Spenco signed elite mountain runner Joseph Gray to a sponsorship agreement…
Roanne Miller Departing Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Roanne Miller, who nearly doubled the number of retailers belonging to Grassroots Outdoor Alliance over the last five years, has announced she will leave the organization at the end of this summer. Miller was named president of Grassroots in 2009 and task
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…
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