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Easton-Bell Secured $3.4M in Tax Incentives for New DC
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported that its massive new distribution, assembly and shared services center in Rantoul, IL qualified for up to $3.4 million in tax and other economic incentives from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
OIA VantagePoint: Outdoor Product Sales Maintain Moderate Growth in July
During the hottest July on record, sales growth for outdoor products maintained momentum according to point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanInfo for OIA VantagePoint. Retail sales of outdoor products grew 4.2 percent to $812.7 million in the fiscal mon
The Bike Cooperative Names 23 New Members
The Bike Cooperative announced the addition of 23 new independent bicycle dealers to its dealer base…
NBA Launches EMEA E-Commerce Website
The NBA announced a multi-year partnership with Kitbag, Europe’s leading online sports retailer, to launch the league’s official online store for Europe, the Middle East and Africa…
Finish Line Appoints SVP, Store Operations
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Greg Beidler has joined the company as senior vice president, store operations. Beidler has more than 20 years of retail experience, most recently he was a regional operations director for Sam’s Club/Wal-Mart Cor
Outdoor Industry Volunteers to Converge Wednesday in Portland
On Wednesday, August 15, The Conservation Alliance and member companies Columbia Sportswear, KEEN, REI, Icebreaker, Under Solen Media, The North Face and Merrell will partner with Forest Park Conservancy, Portland Parks, Friends of Tryon Creek, SOLV, and
July Retail Sales Surprise on the Upside
Retail sales by sporting goods, hobby, book & music stores increased 1.6 percent in July over June, or twice as fast as sales by general retail establishments, according to surprisingly strong estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau that sent many re
Retail Sales Bounce Back in July
Beating economists’ estimates and forecasts, retail sales edged higher in the month of July – breaking three consecutive months of declining sales. The Commerce Department said sales rose 0.8 percent seasonally adjusted from June, beating economist
Dick’s SG’s U.K. Woes Outweighs U.S. Momentum
While a jolly old time appeared to be had by all in London with the Olympics shining a bright light on the sporting goods world, Dick’s Sporting Goods found itself far short from the medal round. The leading U.S. sporting goods chain was forced to t
SGMA Honors National Health Through Fitness Day Athletes Who Won Gold in London
During the recently completed Olympic Games in London, seven of the Olympic athletes in the U.S. delegation have attended at least one of SGMA’s past National Health Through Fitness (NHTF) Days. Of those seven athletes, six of them won a gold medal
Chaco Flip Sale Raises Over $10,000 for The Conservation Alliance
Chaco announced that their Flip-Out fundraiser, a Chaco flip sandal sale to benefit the Conservation Alliance, was a huge success. Chaco raised over $10,000 at the recent Outdoor Retailer trade show…
Scott Hawaii to Up Use of Recyclable Foam in Footwear
Scott Hawaii, Inc. said it plans to increase its use of recyclable foam from Plus Compound Technologies, LLC in a bid to reduce how much of its scrap and used shoes end up in U.S. landfills…
Report: Spyder On the Selling Block
Spyder Active Sports Inc., which is owned by private-equity firm Apax Partners, is being put up for sale with hopes to fetch as much as $150 million, the New York Post reported Friday…
RYU Appoints David Campisi to Chairman and CEO
Respect Your Universe, Inc., the mixed-martial arts brand based in Las Vegas, appointed David Campisi, former head of The Sports Authority, to chairman and chief executive officer of RYU…
Maryland Grants Seek to Position State as Premiere Cycling Destination
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley approved $44,500 for the City of Baltimore’s Bicycle Safety Education Program as he continues to position the state as a premiere cycling destination. The Department of Transportation will partner with Bike Marylan
