SGB Update

West Marine Reports Q4 Loss Narrows; Comps Slip 4.8%

West Marine, Inc. reported net revenues for the thirteen weeks ended January 2, 2010 were $103.9 million, a decrease of $7.1 million, or 6.4%, from net revenues of $111.1 million for the fourteen weeks ended January 3, 2009. Comparable store sales for the

Burton to End Vermont Production

Burton Snowboards will shutter its South Burlington manufacturing facility in June, affecting 43 jobs. Production will move to Austria. The decision means Burton will no longer make boards in the U.S., aside from a relatively small number of prototypes…

DU Praises New Gulf Coast Restoration Plan

Ducks Unlimited said it is looking forward to working with the Administration to implement its plan to streamline and coordinate restoration efforts along the Gulf Coast…

Easton-Bell Q4 Losses Widen on 3.3% Sales Decline

Easton-Bell Sports reported its loss widened in its fourth quarter to $15.2 million from $10.2 million a year ago on a 3.3% decline in sales. The company said consumers traded down in price points and deferred discretionary purchases all year, causing dea

Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Adds Graphic Designer

The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) has added Senior Graphic Designer Tom Milam to its team. BOSG's family of brands includes Kelty, Kelty KIDS, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack, Wenger, and Ultimate Direction…

Trips for Kids Will Sell and Collect Bikes at Sea Otter

Trips for Kids (TFK) will operate a bicycle thrift shop at their booth at the 2010 Sea Otter Classic again this year. The non-profit invites Sea Otter exhibitors to donate sample merchandise after the show…

La Sportiva Appoints Promotions Coordinator

La Sportiva N.A. appointed Ian Achey as their new Promotions Coordinator. Achey’s new position at La Sportiva will include event coordination responsibilities as well as assisting in all aspects of managing the climbing and Mountain Running ambassad

Sport Supply to Be Acquired by ONCAP

Sport Supply Group, Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of ONCAP Management Partners, L.P., the mid-market private equity business of Onex Corporation. Under the terms of the merger agreement, all of the outs

Hoyt Renews USA Archery Sponsorship Through 2010

USA Archery and Hoyt have announced that Hoyt has renewed its association as an official sponsor and supporter of USA Archery through 2012. Hoyt will be the exclusive bow and supplier to the U.S. Archery Team, Jr…