71-year-old firearms and outdoor brand files Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Industry Overview - Sporting goods retailers, particularly in the hunting and fishing category, have faced challenges in recent years, partly due to the rise of e-commerce which has impacted their sales [1] - Research indicates a nearly 4% decline in spending at brick-and-mortar stores attributed to e-commerce growth, with online spending increasing to 15.8% in Q3 2025 [2] Retail Foot Traffic - Retail foot traffic to recreational and sporting goods stores decreased by 1.4% in 2024, while overall retail foot traffic increased by 0.4% [3] - The decline in foot traffic and lack of a strong online presence have led to the closure of several sporting goods and outdoor brands [3] Company Profile: Big Rock Sports - Big Rock Sports, although not widely recognized, was a significant distributor in the sporting goods sector, servicing over 20,000 retailers across multiple countries [4] - The company has a history of over 60 years, originally founded as All-Sports Supply, and specialized in firearms and fishing gear [5] Bankruptcy Filing - Big Rock Sports filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, with the case being handled by a court-appointed trustee [6] - The bankruptcy case is classified as "no asset," indicating limited or no assets available for distribution to creditors [7] - Prior to the filing, Canadian operations were liquidated, all employees were terminated, and inventory was sold off [7]