About BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORP
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is a sporting goods retailer in the western United States, operating 414 stores in 12 states under the Big 5 Sporting Goods name as of December 30, 2012. The Company provides a product offering in a traditional sporting goods store format that averages approximately 11,000 square feet. The Company's product mix includes athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as a broad selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, snowboarding and roller sports. The Company's stores carry a range of products from well brand name manufacturers, including adidas, Coleman, Easton, New Balance, Nike, Reebok, Spalding, Under Armour and Wilson. The Company purchases its branded merchandise from a list of sporting goods equipment, athletic footwear and apparel manufacturers.