SGB Update Sportsmans
Martin Elected Chairman Of TRCP Board Of Directors
At its spring meeting, the board of directors of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership elected Jim Martin, a longtime TRCP board member and biologist who currently is conservation director of the Berkley Conservation Institute, to chair the orga
Crunch Health Clubs Aquired by Creditors
Crunch, a collection of health clubs based in New York City, has reached an agreement to be acquired by its senior secured lenders, New Evolution Fitness Company and certain investing affiliates of Angelo, Gordon & Co…
Terry Precision Cycling Purchased by Former CEO of VT Teddy Bear Co.
Former President and CEO of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company Elisabeth Robert has acquired a majority interest in premier women's cycling company Terry Precision Cycling. Terry’s founder Georgena Terry and VP of Marketing Paula Dyba will remain as cont
Zumiez April Comps Fall 13.8%; Sales Down Slightly
Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the four-week period ended May 2, 2009 decreased 1.7% to $23.8 million, compared to $24.2 million for the four-week period ended May 3, 2008…
Online Sales Continue to Increase with New Consumer Demands
Outdoor specialty sales continue to grow online in nearly every category. However, the rate of growth has slowed compared to previous years and retailers are seeing new trends emerge among their customers. According to data compiled by SportScanINFO, year
OIA: March and Q1 Outdoor Sales Decline, Camping Sales Rise
March 2009 retail sales for all core outdoor stores (chain, internet, specialty) combined dropped 5% compared to last March, moving from $369.2 million to $349.8 million, according to the most recent edition of The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdo
Amer Sports Sees First Quarter Net Loss Double
Amer Sports continued to suffer through the first quarter due to the value of the U.S. dollar, challenging market conditions and dramatic drops in fitness sales. However, in spite of the heavy double-digit declines in the top line for Precor, the company
Cabela’s Comps Up, but Finance Unit Sinks Q1 Net
Mirroring a pervasive market trend that has emerged as a common thread for nearly all outdoor retailers, Cabela’s Inc. reported first quarter revenues were driven by notable strength from strong firearms and ammunition sales. However, despite any improve
Secretary Vilsack Addresses Conservation Goals With TRCP Board
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the board of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership last week to address the status and future of conservation and agriculture policy in America, particularly as they affect fish and w
Big Rock Sports Relocates Distribution Center
Big Rock Sports plans to relocate its Henry's Distribution Center to Hamlet, NC. This move will enable Big Rock Sports to expand from 170,000 square feet to 310,000 square feet of warehouse space. The new state-of-the-art facility will start receivin
Rocky Brands Posts Q1 Loss; Rutter Exits…
Rocky Brands, Inc. management said they expected first quarter sales and earnings to be down versus the comp period last year as they were unable to anniversary “tough comparisons” in their Retail division and “higher-than-normal” gross margins. The top
Bryant, Lakers Best NBA Jersey Sellers for 2008-09
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant has topped this year's list of most popular NBA jerseys. Bryant reclaimed the No. 1 spot, which he held in 2006-07, after being overtaken last year by the Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett. The list is based on s
Report Indicates YTD Golf Rounds Played Remains Flat for ’09
A total of 2,692 golf facilities, including data from PGA and NGCOA participants indicated that national March 2009 rounds were nearly flat at -0.2%, while days open were up 6.7% compared to March 2008…
Danskin Manufacturer Hands Over Majority of Equity
Triumph Apparel Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of women’s dance apparel and active wear under the name Danskin, said KSL Ventures, LLC has acquired 55% of the company’s equity and voting stock in connection with a recapitalization of the comp
Big 5 Q1 Comps Down on Slower Consumer Traffic
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation said net sales for the fiscal 2009 first quarter ended March 29, 2009 were $210.3 million, a 1.2% decline from net sales of $212.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Same store sales declined 4.4% for the first
