U.S. Forest Service to Limit Motorized Vehicle Use…
The U.S. Forest Service has made a proposal that would limit the use of off-highway vehicles in national forests and grasslands to designated roads and areas. The purpose of the proposal is to “enhance recreational opportunities for the public and better
Forzani Disputes Takeover Rumors; Sets Record Straight on Ad Settlement…
The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada’s largest sporting goods chain, found itself trying its case in public last week after settling a Competition Bureau investigation into advertising of sale prices at its Sport Chek and Sport Mart stores. FGL has reportedly
Atomic Brings Sales In-House…
Atomic has decided to change its sales force structure in the Mid-Atlantic and New York regions by forming a corporate Small Business Unit. The ‘SBU’ will be comprised of a Regional Business Director, two Territory Business Managers and a Territory Suppor
Wholesale Sales Report Sees the Recreation Market as a Mixed Bag…
The SGMA released its annual overview of the sporting goods market which analyzes the total wholesale value of shipments from manufacturers in the U.S. marketplace in 2003. According to the SGMA these figures the best estimates based on information colle
Backcountry.com Launches Outlet Site…
Backcountry.com has decided to enter the distressed merchandise market and has launched a new site called Backcountryoutlet.com. The company says that the new site will offer the same services and experience that backcountry.com offers while offering over
Top-Flite Restructures Sales; Promotes…
Top-Flite Golf Company, which was acquired by Callaway Golf Company in September 2003, has reorganized its sales division, shifting some sales reps to independent reps and promoting a number of executives. Jamie Bosworth, who joined Top-Flite in April fr
Forzani Disputes Takeover Rumors; Sets Record Straight on Ad Settlement…
The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada’s largest sporting goods chain, found itself trying its case in public last week after settling a Competition Bureau investigation into advertising of sale prices at its Sport Chek and Sport Mart stores. FGL has reportedly
WFSGI Elects New Board of Directors…
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry has elected its Board of Directors to new terms. Michel Perraudin, EVP and Executive Board member of adidas-Salomon, was elected as president of the trade association at the organization’s recent Genera
Ashworth Looks to Expand Distribution Network in Gekko Acquisition…
Ashworth’s acquisition of Gekko Brands, LLC has the golf apparel maker looking for new opportunities to expand its distribution channels for both its Ashworth and Callaway brand apparel lines and increase its collegiate licensed apparel business. Gekko m
The Dick’s/Galyans Deal Took More than Year; Dick’s Persistence Pays Off in End…
When SEW looked at the circumstances surrounding the “merger” of TSA and Gart, it was quite interesting that the parties positioned the idea for the deal as almost kismet, it was meant to be. Well, the Dick’s acquisition of Galyans has turned out to be q
Former Galyans Execs Place Blame at the Top; Point to Loss of Galyans Culture…
Many laid the blame for the Galyans collapse on Bob Mang, who reportedly had little support from employees that still yearned for the days of Pat Galyan’s leadership, but was given free reign by the Board. Many industry watchers look to Galyans’ overall
Latest Genesco Acquisition Creates New Foothold North of the Border…
Genesco has started to push its Hat World and Lids business north of the border with the acquisition of a 17 store chain called Cap Connection. The chain operates stores in Alberta, BC, and Ontario, and should serve as a good jumping off point for Genesco
Coastcast to Sell Assets to Fu Sheng…
SEW reported in March (SEW_0410) that Coastcast was showing all of the signs of a slow return to profitability after several quarters in the red, and shortly thereafter the company managed to show a small profit in the first quarter of the year. Barely a
Prince Sports Realigns for More Focus…
Prince Sports has split the company into two business units to better service the needs of local markets, according to George Napier, chairman and CEO of Prince Sports, Inc…
Retail Execs Back Off Upbeat Outlook…
The most recent Executive Opinion Survey, a monthly index by the National Retail Federation, looked liked a solid precursor of the sluggish June results that were reported last week as the Retail Sector Performance Index (RSPI) posted its lowest reading s
