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Beretta, Browning, Remington Among Sponsors for SCTP Nationals
With more than 1,000 SCTP shooters preparing to compete in the upcoming National Championships at the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta, Ill. on July 23 – 26, 2009, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) said Beretta, Browning, and
OIA Report: Outdoor Sales Decline in May
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 7% compared to last May, moving from $448M to $418M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Sales for
BOSG Hires New England Rep
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) added Dan Burke to its rep team. As a New England territory sales manager, Burke will assist current clients and opening new accounts in upstate NY, ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, and CT…
Black Diamond Wins AMGA Industry Award
Black Diamond is the 2009 recipient of the American Mountain Guides Association’s (AMGA) Industry Award. AMGA Executive Director Betsy Novak will present the award to Black Diamond at this year’s Summer Market Outdoor Retailer Show…
Report: Most Parents Will Cut Own Purchases So Kids Have What They Need
Consumers may have different plans for back-to-school than the June retail results might suggest. According the just–released SportsOneSource 2009 Back-to-School Report more parents expect to spend as much or more for sports or outdoor footwear, apparel
Old Navy to Sell NCAA, NFL Merchandise
Gap Inc.’s Old Navy division will sell retro-styled NFL and NCAA licensed T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts starting this month. The NCAA merchandise comes via a license from Tailgate Clothing Co. while NFL merchandise is sourced through a license owned by
Nike Opens Action Sports Store
Nike Inc. has opened a Nike 6.0, Hurley and Converse concept store at 225 Forest in Laguna Beach with a focus on customization. The new three-story concept, entitled 225 Forest, marks the first time Hurley, Nike 6.0, Converse and Nike SB are being sold by
Modell’s Recognized for Job Creation in Harlem
Modell's Sporting Goods was honored for its commitment to supplying jobs to local Empowerment Zone residents in Harlem. At a press conference held on July 6 at Modell's store at 300 West 125th Street, NYC officials also discussed Modell's u
Retailers Look for Trend Lines in Grim June Comp Store Results
With the sliver of optimism that was generated by encouraging April comps already a distant memory, many retailers are conceding that any relief from the recession could be delayed. Following May same-store sales that were one to one-and-a-half points bel
Skechers, West 49 Amend Credit Facilities
Two companies-Skechers USA and West 49-have recently amended their credit facilities. Skechers USA Inc. closed on a new $250 million, four-year secured credit facility and said it still continues to believe it will break even for the first half of the yea
Schutt Touts American-Made Helmets
Schutt Sports, Inc. has introduced a new batters helmet called the AiR-5 that the company said continues its tradition of domestic production. The company said it's the only major brand still making helmets in the U.S…
Outdoor Specialty Product Sales Decline in June
June was another difficult month for the outdoor market as the economic conditions that have kept many wallets closed over the past year continue to impact discretionary spending. In spite of some relatively optimistic numbers surrounding unemployment ins
SEW Goes One-On-One with Sport Chalet’s Craig Levra
Sports Executive Weekly sat down with Craig Levra, chairman, president and CEO of Sport Chalet, to discuss the west coast sporting goods chain's business trends and prospects. On June 26, Sport Chalet reported its loss widened in its fourth quarter e
OBIT: Acopa Co-Founder John Bachar Dies While Free Soloing
John Bachar, the climbing legend and design director for Acopa climbing shoes, apparently fell to his death while free soloing a rock climb at the Dike Wall near his home in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Bachar is best known for two feats: his first ascent of the Ba
U.S. House and Senate Introduce the U.S. OUTDOOR Act
The U.S. OUTDOOR Act was introduced simultaneously in the United States House of Representatives (H.R. 3168) and United States Senate (S. 1349) late last week. The U.S. Optimal Use of Trade to Develop Outerwear and Outdoor Recreation (OUTDOOR) Act incorpo
