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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

Heelys Transfers to Nasdaq Capital Market

Heelys, Inc. said that on July 9 it received confirmation that the Nasdaq Stock Market had approved its application for the voluntary transfer of its common stock listing from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company said the dec

Kokatat Watersports and Verde PR Partner

Kokatat Watersports Wear and Verde PR & Consulting have entered into a public relations partnership effective immediately. Kokatat, the independent paddlewear and accessories company, is headquartered in Arcata, CA, which is also the company’s global manu

Sports, Inc. Recaps 2009 Athletics Summer Show

The recent Sports, Inc. 2009 Summer Show in Indianapolis had record attendance with more than 475 store personnel from 190 store locations attending, as well as 102 vendors exhibiting in 153 booths. Sports, Inc. members had the opportunity to work with 48

Evolve Names Director of Sales

Evolve Sports and Designs, parent company of rock climbing shoe brand Evolv, said Jay Peery has joined the company as director of sales. Peery joins Evolv after stints in sales management with Montrail, Sorel and END Footwear in Portland, OR…

Macy’s Same-Store Sales Down 8.9% in June

Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.05 billion for the five weeks ended July 4, a decrease of 9.1% compared with total sales of $2.25 billion in the same period a year earlier. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were down 8.9% in June. The comp

BJ’s June Comps Dip 4.8%

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. June 2009 sales decreased by 4.8% to $1.00 billion, from $1.05 billion in June 2008. Comparable club sales for June 2009 decreased by 7.5%, including a negative impact of 10.2% from lower gasoline revenue. Excluding gasoline, mer

TJX June Comps, Net Sales Up 4%

The TJX Companies, Inc. saw sales for the five-week period ended July 4, 2009 of $1.84 billion, up 4% over the $1.77 billion achieved during the five-week period ended July 5, 2008. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 4% compared to last year..

Dermatone Hires New Director of Sales

Dermatone Laboratories Inc., a supplier of sunblock and skin protection to the outdoor industry, has hired a new Director of Sales, Matthew Strzempko. Strzempko will manage the continued growth of Dermatone, working closely with sales reps, national acco

Remington Arms to Redeem Notes

Remington Arms Co., Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Freedom Group, Inc., intends to redeem all of its outstanding $200 million 10½% Senior Notes due 2011…

Lands’ End Sponsors Race to Mackinac

Lands' End returns for its seventh year as presenting sponsor of the Chicago Yacht Club's Race to Mackinac. The 101st running of the race sets sail from Chicago on July 18…