Two hurt as SUV slams into Big 5 store near Milwaukie Dec 2, 2008
-- Two people were hurt when a driver plowed into a sporting goods store Monday afternoon near Milwaukie. Clackamas County deputies said the Ford Explorer crashed through the concrete wall of the Big 5 Sporting Goods Store on SE McLoughlin Boulvard, careening through merchandise racks before stopping about 50 feet inside. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Recession or not, they come (4) Dec 2, 2008
Dick s Sporting Goods, 2710 S. Green Bay Road, had a good Black Friday, said Store Manager John McElroy. He said the sales seemed to be a mix of gift purchases for others, and people buying things for themselves on sale. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Slow Growth For Fantasy Sports Dec 2, 2008
But now the Fantasy Sports Association, an industry group comprised of big players like ESPN, CBS (nyse: - - ) Sports, Stats, Inc. and AOL, has identified the group as big online buyers of travel, sporting goods and autos. And that they're even bigger beer drinkers than marketers first thought--about 74%, compared to 52% of sports fans in general. (Forbes -- Business)
Yellow Jacket football coach Scott resigns Dec 2, 2008
Universal Athletic is a sporting goods supplier that sells athletic equipment to schools, teams and individuals based in Montana and Wyoming. "A year ago Universal Athletic approached me and asked if I might be interested if they got into the South Dakota market," Scott said of the opportunity. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Remote control, alternate, delete with alternate openings and endings Dec 1, 2008
While he is on duty one night, a ghoul manifests itself in the place, and Ash grabs a shotgun from the sporting goods section and blasts it to smithereens, with the parting shot Shop smart shop S-Mart. And he gets the girl, too. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Wii leads the way on healthy Black Friday Dec 1, 2008
6 billion, according to Shoppertrak RCT. (Shoppertrak derives its retail benchmark from a wide range of categories, including consumer electronics, sporting goods, apparel, and general merchandise. . (CNET News)
MTI Global Reports Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results Dec 1, 2008
This was primarily due to a decline in sales to the automotive and sporting goods markets ... In Fabricated Products, MTI Global continues to experience difficult sales volume as a result of the automotive sector downturn and a softening in the seasonal sporting goods market ... Secondary markets include sporting goods, automotive, industrial, institutional, electronics, and the medical market through a 51% interest in MTI Sterne SARL of Cavaillon, France. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Christmas Walk in Canton set Dec 1, 2008
Participating retailers are Blessings, Black Crow Candle Company, Lee-Rose, Fuller's Jewelry, Di's Bridal Boutique, Gloria's Secret Cafe, N Style, K iques, The Rose Petal, Melgreen Furniture, Prairieland Printing, Daddio's Tattoos, Shandi's Music and More, Progressive Vision Center, Mel's Sporting Goods, JC Penney, Jada's Studio 7, Bond Eye Associates, Renew You, Quinn's Station, Innovations Design Studio, Capitol Music, Crawford's Home Furnishings, Legacy Christian Books and Gifts, Scrapbook... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Houston becomes hot spot for weapons used to kill in Mexico Dec 1, 2008
- A Bushmaster carbine, a civilian version of the M-16 assault rifle, bought at a sporting goods store was used last year by drug gangsters who disguised themselves as soldiers to massacre four police officers and three secretaries in Acapulco ... At least 45 assault rifles were sold by the same sporting goods store to three members of the gun-purchasing group, according to court documents. (KHOU.com, TX)
County block work raises hopes Nov 30, 2008
He said strangely enough his sporting goods store, which has been in business since 1947, had its best three months ever during the summer construction. Fjeldsted said business is a little slow right now, but he added that as the weather gets colder he expects business to increase. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Collver, Frank Nov 29, 2008
They operated the "Collver Sporting Goods" and later purchased the "Bowl" Restaurant/Lounge/Bowling Alley, which they ran until the late 1960s. Curley farmed in the Time and Sunny Hill Area. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Friday Local Scoreboard Nov 29, 2008
Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season TIp. Championship. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
County, National Gun Sales Robust Despite Economy Nov 29, 2008
Employees at Stone Ledge Pawn and Gun in Washington, Champion City Guns in Gerald and Danz Unique Gifts and Sporting Goods all said sales were up following the Nov. 4 general election. Sales of accessories also are up, at least for one local manufacturer. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 29, 2008 Nov 29, 2008
My husband and I own a small chain of sporting goods stores, one of which is in North County. All independent small-business owners, including restaurants and retail stores, need your help now more than ever. (North County Times)
Crowds seem lighter Nov 29, 2008
Rodriges started at 5 a.m. and made stops at the Town Center at Cobb mall and Dick s Sporting Goods, among others. The Kennesaw resident said he and his wife set aside $300 for holiday gifts this year but added, there s no telling what she ll spend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Beating the crush Nov 29, 2008
At 3 a.m. the 16-year-old was standing outside Al s Sporting Goods waiting for a deal. When doors opened at 5 a.m. he and his parents were among a small crowd that made its way into the locally owned store. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Friday's College Basketball Nov 29, 2008
79, Cal St.-Fullerton 54Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska ShootoutSemifinalsHampton 77, Portland St. 71, OTSan Diego St. 75, Seattle 56Consolation BracketN. Illinois 71, Alaska-Anchorage 68W. Carolina 76, Louisiana Tech 62Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season TIpChampionshipOklahoma 87, Purdue 82, OTThird PlaceBoston College 83, UAB 77Flagship Inn ClassicFirst RoundOregon Tech 81, Master's 63Gary Miller ClassicSemifinalsDaemen 79, Goshen 74Gannon 76, Lake Erie 56Legends ClassicSemifinalsPittsburgh 80, Texas... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Maryland Firearm Deer Season Starts Today Nov 29, 2008
Drew Trimble, pushing a loaded shopping cart out of Dick's Sporting Goods in Hagerstown, said hunting helps stretch his food dollars. The 28-year-old information technology worker from Harpers Ferry, W.Va. (W-USA News, DC)
Gun dealers aim to meet demand Nov 28, 2008
Barry Bauer, president of Herb Bauer Sporting Goods, holding a 20-gauge shotgun, says the fervor spreading throughout the country of feared toughening of gun laws by President-elect Barack Obama does not affect California as much as other states ... Barry Bauer of Herb Bauer Sporting Goods at Blackstone and Sierra avenues said, "The distributors are basically sold out. It kind of caught all of us with our pants down."On a recent afternoon, Bauer's store was crowded with shoppers looking at guns... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hibbett Sports scoring in tough market with 'Wal-Mart strategy' Nov 28, 2008
They re not going up against the Academy s or Dick s (Sporting Goods), said Mickey Gee, marketing professor at the. If two or three stores go bad, they can close and move on. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Driver suspect in Mexican kidnapping Nov 27, 2008
Earlier this year, the 14-year-old son of Mexican sporting goods magnate Alejandro Marti was kidnapped and killed, even though his family reportedly paid a ransom. That case prompted more than 100,000 people to march through Mexico City to demand an end to endemic police corruption and rising crime. (MSNBC -- International)
Shoppers, retailers set for Black Friday Nov 27, 2008
Dicks Sporting Goods - 5 a.m. (early bird specials end at 2 p.m.). Home Depot - 6 a.m.. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Black Friday: Survival guide for saving money Nov 27, 2008
5 a.m. - Wal-Mart, Sears, Macy's, Mervyn's Dick's Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Circuit City, The Galleria at Sunset. 6 a.m. - Target, Bass Pro Shops (Silverton), The Fashion Show Mall, The Boulevard Mall, The Meadows Mall. (KRNV.com, NV)
Buy.Com(r) Announces Exclusive Holiday Promotion Nov 27, 2008
Com(r) Announces Exclusive Holiday Promotion: Financial News - Yahoo. Com(r) Announces Exclusive Holiday PromotionWednesday November 26, 5:47 pm ET Customers Will Receive Up to 85 Percent Off and Free Shipping When They Pay With PayPal. (Primezone Releases)
Belmont Center gets ready to Turn on the Town Nov 27, 2008
Gerry Dickaut, owners of Champions Sporting Goods and vice president of the Belmont Center Business Association, said the organization continues to host the event year after year as a community affair. It s something the center association gives back to the community, he said. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Champions of the Center: Dickhaut celebrates 20 years in business Nov 27, 2008
Gerry Dickhaut, owner of Champions Sporting Goods, is celebrating 20 years in business ... After 20 years in customer service, Gerry Dickhaut, owner of Champions Sporting Goods, has stories from the best customers and the worst ... Champions is an all-purpose sporting goods store, providing equipment and clothing for a range of juvenile and adult sports and athletic activities. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Black Friday bonanza Nov 27, 2008
Brine s Sporting Goods Location: 4 Church St. Friday hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. Phone number: 617-489-6791 Deals: Scott Brine said the store will have a 20 percent off sale running all weekend, store-wide. Macy s Location: 75 Leonard St. Wednesday hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phone number: 617-484-3800 Deals: Corporate spokeswoman Elina Kazan said the store will definitely have a lot... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Longtime A-B coach, Ed Leary, dies Nov 27, 2008
That same year, he worked with Friedrichs and Acton s Citizens Action Team to collect sporting goods for survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Leary never lost his passion for high school football and attended as many home games as he could. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Developer secures financing for Dick's HQ Nov 26, 2008
Horizon secures financing for new Dick's Sporting Goods headquarters - Pittsburgh Business Times ... Horizon secures financing for new Dick's Sporting Goods headquarters ... The developer of the Dick s Sporting Goods headquarters project in Findlay Township has secured $107. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
NIT Semifinal Showdown: UAB vs. No. 11/13 Oklahoma At Madison Square Garden Nov 26, 2008
- The UAB men's basketball team will travel to New York, N.Y. to square off against No. 11/13 Oklahoma in the semifinal round of the 2008 Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off. The contest between the Blazers and Sooners will be nationally-televised on ESPN2 and will tip off at approximately 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT). (Uabsports.com)
NIT Press Conference Nov 26, 2008
Opening Statement: "I want to thank Steve (Lavin) for his participation. As all of you know he is a former coach and now an analyst with ESPN and does a great job. We are thrilled to have you here. I also want to thank Dick's Sporting Goods as the corporate sponsor of our Season Tip-Off NIT. I congratulate each of the coaches for earning your way to New York. I want to underscore that just very briefly in the few remarks I will make to talk about earning your way in this key part of this... (Uabsports.com)
Late rally pushes Wildcats to win Nov 26, 2008
Budinger's bank shot and Hill's fastbreak dunk gave Arizona its final lead in a 69-66 win on Tuesday in the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off consolation round at Stegeman Coliseum. Arizona (3-1) trailed by as many as eight points in the second half until starting its comeback. (Athens Banner-Herald)
American Eagle's profit tumbles Nov 26, 2008
The move, which follows similar steps taken by many other chains, including Findlay-based Dick's Sporting Goods, will reduce costs and preserve capital as the economy continues its slide. In another move to brace for changing shopper priorities, the retailer's spring assortment will be heavy on "value" items. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Coming to Cranberry: (Your name here) Street Nov 26, 2008
At about a half-mile in length, the road will be one of the main access drives through Park Place and will lead directly to an entrance at the Dick's Sporting Goods Sportsplex at Graham Park, a major municipal park under construction that is set to open in the spring ... Dick's Sporting Goods paid $2. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A Black Friday guide (80) Nov 26, 2008
Dick s Sporting Goods, 2710-B S. Green Bay Road 5 a.m. Early-bird sales till 2 p.m.. Downtown Racine Most stores will open at their usual time, 10 a.m.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Awards Pouring In After Big Week For Men's Basketball Team Nov 25, 2008
The Blazers will prepare for No. 11/13 Oklahoma on Wednesday in the Dicks Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off semifinals at Madison Square Garden. The contest will be televised live on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT). (Uabsports.com)
Game Notes: Nov. 25, 2008 Nov 25, 2008
GAME DATA: Arizona (2-1, 0-0 Pac-10) concludes play in the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off Tuesday against Santa Clara (1-3, 0-0 WCC) in Athens, Ga. The University of Georgia hosts this consolation bracket finale. (Pac-10.org)
The Forzani Group Ltd.: Coast Mountain Sports Unveils New Store Design Nov 25, 2008
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 25, 2008) - Coast Mountain Sports, a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX: - ), Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods is proud to unveil its new store design and overall store branding to coincide with the opening of three new stores ... The Forzani Group Ltd. is Canada's largest national retailer of sporting goods, offering a comprehensive assortment of brand-name and private-brand products, operating stores from coast to coast, under the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Freshman makes debut for Dogs(with PHOTO GALLERY) Nov 25, 2008
Georgia (4-1) plays Misssissippi Valley State (0-6) at 8 p.m. today in the second round of the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off consolation round at Stegeman Coliseum. Santa Clara (1-3) plays Arizona (2-1) at 5:45 p.m.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Thompkins lead Dawgs Nov 25, 2008
Freshman Trey Thompkins enjoyed a memorable college debut for Georgia in Monday's game against Santa Clara in the consolation round of the Dicks Sporting Goods Preseason NIT. Thompkins scored 10 points and blocked five shots to lead Georgia to the victory. The Bulldogs return to action tonight against Mississippi Valley State. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Records keep falling for Natalie Bowman Nov 25, 2008
Bowman will receive a T-shirt courtesy of Lodi Sporting Goods for being selected. Note to Commenters: Valid Registration Required. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bulldogs experiencing growing pains early Nov 24, 2008
Georgia (3-1) plays Santa Clara (1-2) in the first round of the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off consolation tournament today. The Georgia-Santa Clara game starts at 8 p.m. at Stegeman Coliseum. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Santa Clara at Georgia Nov 24, 2008
Coming off a victory Friday night over Presbyterian, the Georgia basketball team gets back into action tonight in the Dick's Sporting Goods Preseason NIT against visiting Santa Clara. Monday's contest is the first of two straight games for the Bulldogs who will host Mississippi Valley State University Tuesday evening. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rotary T’giving Classic grows Nov 24, 2008
Additional sponsors for the Columbia Noon Rotary Club Thanksgiving Classic include Middle Tennessee Women s Health Group, McDonald s and Legend s Steak House plus Adidas, Burger King, Caledonian, Coca-Cola, Columbia Pediatrics, Columbia Urological Associates, Dominoes Pizza, Family Health Group, Dr. David Foster, General Homes, Gutterworks of Tennessee, Jersey Mike s, Jones Sporting Goods, Middle Tennessee Anesthesia Associates, Middle Tennessee Bone Clinic, Multimedia Image, Nolen s Barbeque, O... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Gifts for kids 7-12 Nov 24, 2008
99 and up at Dick's Sporting Goods. Money matters. (Florida Times-Union)
Pictured are 5.56x45 ammunition rounds that can be fired by the AR-15. The firearm is compatible with seven pistol caliber and .22 caliber rifle rounds. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Nov 23, 2008
Scott Moore, a salesman at McDuffie Marine and Sporting Goods in Lake City, said the store is experiencing an increase in gun and ammunition sales as well. Although McDuffie Marine and Sporting Goods doesnt sell assault-type rifles, Moore said the increase in handgun sales has been pretty steady since about two months ago. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Black Friday promises crazy deals Nov 23, 2008
In addition to the various Web sites' unofficial postings of ads from chains like Best Buy, Walgreens and even Findlay-based Dick's Sporting Goods, many retailers are officially promising good stuff. Typically, the doorbuster craziness is focused more on big box and discount stores although shoppers will find deals at upscale stores, too, as luxury retailers battle the same gloomy economic issues as everyone else. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Letters from the bench: Where has the time, and the music, gone Nov 23, 2008
I was just going into Leos Sporting Goods when a guy came trundling down the sidewalk carrying a turntable. The cord was dragging in the newfallen snow so I coiled it up and hooked it on his outstretched pinkie. (Forest Republican, WI)
Dawgs Top PC Nov 23, 2008
Georgia returns to action Monday night when it plays host to Santa Clara in the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off consolation bracket. The Bulldogs and Broncos start at 8:00 p.m., after the Arizona-Mississippi Valley State contest that tips at 5:45 p.m.. (DawgPost.com)
Dow closes up nearly 500 points Friday Nov 22, 2008
Dick s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS), up 3. 95 percent to $10. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
First day of EPI sale draws crowd Nov 22, 2008
Other featured items included a VTech Dora the Explorer Globe Adventure and kids' picnic table, as well as toys, shoes, housewares, tools, furniture, sporting goods and clothes. Merchandise is the result of overstock, discontinued, salvaged or returned items. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
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The Bulldogs return to action Monday at 8 p.m. when they host Santa Clara in the consolation round of the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT.. FEATURED PRODUCT. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Stores hiring despite bleak outlook Nov 22, 2008
The local retailer sells sporting goods from its store at 701 State St. and at its upper Peach Street store, which moved Oct. 23 from a location next to Tinseltown on Rotunda Drive to a bigger store nearby in the former Media Play, at 1920 Keystone Drive. That's in a busy area that includes Lowe's, Walmart and Kohl's. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Economic rut doesn't faze state's hunters Nov 21, 2008
She and husband Tommy Crawford drove to Van's Sporting Goods in Brandon Thursday for some accessories ... Van Allen, who owns Van's Sporting Goods and Deer Processing in Brandon, said his summer worries have vanished ... "The entire sporting goods industry was suffering nationwide. But then gas prices started falling and business started building. "I'd have to say that this month has been one of the best Novembers we've ever had, if not the best. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Dick's beats Street despite lower earnings Nov 21, 2008
Dick's Sporting Goods beats Street despite lower earnings - Triangle Business Journal ... Dick's Sporting Goods beats Street despite lower earnings ... Dick's Sporting Goods reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that were down year over year but in line with the expectations of Wall Street analysts. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
City leaders defend STAR bonds program Nov 21, 2008
Sparks City Manager Shaun Carey told the committee of another STAR success, the outdoor sporting goods mega-store Scheels at Sparks Marina. Carey said Scheels is performing well and attracts out-of-state visitors to stop. (KRNV.com, NV)
Gun Dealers Say New Buyers Need Training Nov 21, 2008
At Dance's Sporting Goods, the safety class is so important, they have a deal for customers. "We have a handgun safety course that we offer and we offer new gun buyers a discount when they buy the gun to sign up for the safety course," says Marlon Dance. (WTVR.com, VA)
Presbyterian at Georgia Nov 21, 2008
After going 1-1 in the opening two rounds of the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Preseason Tournament, the Georgia Bulldogs return to action tonight when they host Presbyterian College at Stegeman Coliseum. Next week, the Bulldogs host Santa Clara and Mississippi Valley State in the consolation round of the Preseason NIT.. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Outlet developer: no date yet for construction Nov 21, 2008
Meanwhile, Hooksett officials are exploring new development options now that a plan to bring a Cabela's sporting goods store to town is all but dead. Bass Pro Shops has expressed casual interest in the site once eyed by Cabela's, which backed out of the plan citing the economic downturn. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Players Championship: Charities make a difference Nov 21, 2008
Those expenditures created a lot of jobs - or at the very least, padded many paychecks with overtime hours, particularly in restaurants, hotels, and book and sporting goods stores. But not as many are aware of the organization's charitable funding - which is also very important, particularly in these bad economic times when nonprofits have been struggling for the cash they need for a growing clientele base. (Florida Times-Union)
Every lure has a story in Basore's eyes Nov 20, 2008
He has major exhibits at museums and at sporting goods stores ... There wasn t a fisherman in his family, but he lived near a sporting goods store with a massive collection of fishing tackle. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
More of this story» Nov 20, 2008
"They are and they aren't," Steve Farr, co-owner of Farr and Son's Sporting Goods, located at 1302 Airport Road in Niles said Tuesday ... And while many owners of firearms and sporting goods stores are reporting higher sales to their respective news outlets - one thing to take into consideration - at least around the state of Michigan is the start of hunting season, which kicked off on Nov. 15. (Niles Star, MI)
North American Tungsten Announces Mr. Ronald Erickson Has Joined the Board of Directors Nov 20, 2008
- Vice Chairman of the Board of Gander Mountain, a public NASDAQ listed company engaged in the sale of sporting goods. Gander Mountain operates 115 stores in the central, eastern and southern parts of the United States. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Gun Sales Booming Since Presidential Election Nov 20, 2008
The evidence a local sporting goods store supports the statistic. Empty hooks abound in the firearms display. (7 KETV Omaha)
Local shoppers to slash holiday spending Nov 20, 2008
The most popular gift in the Twin Cities this year is expected to be books, followed by gift certificates, clothing, cash, toys and hobbies, entertainment and sporting goods. Consumer electronics fell to ninth place, down from seventh place last year. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
