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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
ATF Sees Decline In Federal Firearms Licenses
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is responsible for licensing persons engaged in the business of manufacturing, importing and dealing in firearms. ATF’s jurisdiction and the regulatory requirements applicable to federal firear
Glock Reports Q1 Sales Jump 71%
With the first quarter of the 2010 fiscal year in the books, handgun manufacturer Glock, Inc. said Friday that the company experienced a 71% increase in pistol sales in comparison with the same period's record sales in fiscal year 2009…
GunBroker.com Forms TVP Investments, LLC
Triton Value Partners and GB Investments recently announced the formation of TVP Investments, LLC to provide executive management, strategic direction and corporate development to its subsidiaries GunBroker.com and other related companies. GunBroker.com f
Insight Tech-Gear Appoints Eastern U.S. Sales Group
Insight Tech-Gear, a developer and manufacturer of illumination, laser aiming and thermal imaging solutions for the federal, law enforcement and commercial markets, has appointed Jones & Co. as its factory sales representatives for the Eastern United Stat
Dead Down Wind and Mossback Team Up
Dead Down Wind said it has joined MossBack Lethal Addiction as the title sponsor. The new show focuses on the pursuit of trophy animals, including state and world record book hunts…
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
Los Angeles Court Dismisses K-Swiss’ Trademark Lawsuit Against Puma
The Los Angeles District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by K-Swiss against Puma over its Dolton shoe design. Puma filed its own trademark infringement lawsuit in the District of Massachusetts and the case will continue to be heard there…
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
BOSS Goes One-On-One with Sport Chalet’s Craig Levra
BOSS sat down with Craig Levra, chairman, president and CEO, 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 ended March 29, to $11.1 million, or
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
NSGA: 78.7% of Americans Participated in Sports/Rec. Activity in 2008
Americans are more active than one might think, according to data in the “Sports Participation: Series I” report, published annually by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Among Americans age seven and older, 78.7% (212.7 million Americans) pa
