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August 13, 2012
Former Sports Authority CEO named chair of RYU

Former Sports Authority chief David Campisi has been named chairman and CEO of Respect Your Universe, a performance apparel company.

June 25, 2012
Sports Authority to open in former Mervyn’s space

Fort Worth, Texas-based Trademark Property Co. said that Sports Authority will open a new store at Santa Fe Place mall in Santa Fe, N.M.

June 4, 2012
Sports Authority launches its first customer rewards program

Sports Authority has announced the launch of its first-ever customer rewards program, The League, which offers members 5% back on their total point balances of 100 points or more earned quarterly.

May 3, 2012
Study: Academy Sports + Outdoors has highest customer satisfaction rate and higher repurchase intent

Academy Sports + Outdoors, Katy, Texas, which operates 141 stores, ranks highest in customer satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Sporting Goods Retailer Satisfaction Report.

August 24, 2011
Sports Authority to open three, smaller format S.A. Elite stores in Chicagoland

Sports Authority will open its first S. A. Elite stores outside of Colorado and California in two locations in the Chicago suburbs in November, according to Crain’s Chicago.

August 24, 2011
Sports Authority to open three, smaller format S.A. Elite stores in Chicagoland

Sports Authority will open its first S. A. Elite stores outside of Colorado and California in two locations in the Chicago suburbs in November, according to Crain’s Chicago.

August 23, 2011
Retail Shuffle

It’s not easy keeping up with the comings and goings of retail executives these days. Every day seems to bring a change at -- or near -- the top. Hot-off-the-wire is the news that David Campisi, president and CEO of Sports Authority president and CEO, has suddenly resigned after just 17 months in the position. He will be replaced on an interim president by Darrell Webb, currently chairman and CEO of Jo-Ann Stores!

August 23, 2011
Sports Authority CEO resigns, replaced on interim basis by Jo-Ann Stores CEO

David Campisi, CEO and president of Sports Authority has suddenly resigned after just 17 months in the position, according to The Denver Post and other newspapers.

August 23, 2011
Sports Authority CEO resigns, replaced on interim basis by Jo-Ann Stores CEO

David Campisi, CEO and president of Sports Authority has suddenly resigned after just 17 months in the position, according to The Denver Post and other newspapers.

August 9, 2011
Sports Authority to open six stores on Aug. 13

Sports Authority said Tuesday it will open six new stores on Aug. 13.

August 9, 2011
Sports Authority to open six stores on Aug. 13

Sports Authority said Tuesday it will open six new stores on Aug. 13.

March 18, 2011
Jo-Ann shareholders approve merger

Shareholders of Jo-Ann Stores on Friday approved a $1.6 billion merger with an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners.

December 23, 2010
Jo-Ann Stores to be bought by Leonard Green for $1.6 billion

Jo-Ann Stores said Thursday it has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of private-equity firm Leonard Green & Partners for $1.6 billion in cash.

August 29, 2010
GSI signs long-term deal with Sports Authority

GSI Commerce said Monday it has forged an agreement with Sports Authority to continue to...

August 29, 2010
GSI signs long-term deal with Sports Authority

GSI Commerce said Monday it has forged an agreement with Sports Authority to continue to...

July 13, 2010
Sports Authority selects Allurent to enhance e-commerce

Allurent announced that The Sports Authority has selected Allurent on Demand to add interactive shopping...

June 30, 2010
Private equity firm wants BJ's go private

A private equity firm has bought a large stake in BJ's Wholesale Club and said...

June 10, 2010
Private equity firm to revitalize Swoozie’s

Private equity firm Gart Capital Partners said Friday it has purchased the remaining assets of...

May 17, 2010
Sports Authority announces new chief merchant

Sports Authority announced the appointment of retail industry expert Gwen Manto to oversee all merchandising,...

March 24, 2010
Sports Authority president adds CEO to title

Former Kohl’s Corp. executive David Campisi has added the CEO title to his role as...

October 13, 2009
Sports Authority CEO retires from daily ops

The Sports Authority announced Wednesday that its CEO and chairman Doug Morton will be retiring...

October 13, 2009
Sports Authority CEO retires from daily ops

The Sports Authority announced Wednesday that its CEO and chairman Doug Morton will be retiring...

August 11, 2008
Sports Authority to Open 11 Stores

The Sports Authority Tuesday announced it will open 11 stores in eight different states Saturday,...

August 11, 2008
Sports Authority to Open 11 Stores

The Sports Authority Tuesday announced it will open 11 stores in eight different states Saturday,...

August 4, 2008
Eleven Charged With Identity Theft

The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged 11 people, including residents of at least five...

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