G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. entered into a multi-year wholesale license agreement with U.K.-based Overland Ltd. for the sale of men’s, women’s and children’s footwear under the G.H. Bass and related brands in Europe…
Year: 2014
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Jim Zwiers to Head International
Wolverine Worldwide has appointed James Zwiers president of its International Group and named James Gabel to replace him as president of its Performance Group, which includes the Merrell, Saucony, Chaco, Cushe and Patagonia footwear brands. Gabel joins Wo
New Balance Launches NB SparkStart
New Balance, Inc. and the New Balance Foundation launched NB SparkStart, a global initiative focused on improving the health, well-being and self-esteem of children through movement. The New Balance Foundation will provide $4 million in NB SparkStart gran
Goldwin Ski Pushing to Open 200 Ski Shops by 2017, Grow C3Fit Brand
Goldwin Inc. of Japan plans to increase distribution of its luxury Goldwin ski apparel brand by ten-fold to about 200 doors in the United States by 2017, the president of the company’s new U.S. subsidiary told The B.O.S.S. Report.
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West Coast Strike Could Trigger Surcharges by Container Lines
At least three major container-shipping lines would be allowed to impose a surcharge to handle cargo if labor related unrest causes congestion at West Coast ports next month, according to a trade alert Outdoor Industry Association issued to its members la
Sportsman’s Warehouse Beats Plan Despite Q1 Loss
In its first report since going public in late April, Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc. reported a loss due to an expected sharp decline in firearms and ammunition sales. On a conference call with analysts, John Schaefer, Sportsman's Warehouse
Implus Adds FitDeck to Fitness Line-Up
Implus has acquired FitDeck, Inc., a company that creates custom decks of playing cards – delivered in both physical and digital formats – that make exercise more simple, convenient and fun. The acquisition comes as Implus continues to expand its current
Report: Toms for Sale
According to the Financial Times, Toms has hired bankers to explore a sale. The L.A.-based ethical label could fetch as much as $600 million, sources told the newspaper…
Adidas Outdoor Appoints Business Manager of Key Accounts
Adidas Outdoor appointed Peter Schuster as business manager of key accounts for the U.S. Schuster has more than 20 years of experience in sales, most recently director of sales for national accounts and national account channel sales manager for tradition
NSSF 2014 Industry Summit Addresses Shooting Sports Participation
More than 210 leaders from the firearms industry, state wildlife agencies and conservation organizations attended the NSSF Industry Summit June 9-11 in Springfield, Massachusetts…
Hillsound Equipment Adds to Fly Fishing Ambassador Team
Hillsound Equipment, a producer of winter and fishing footwear traction and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts has announced the addition of fishing guide and professional skier Shroder Baker to its ambassador team…
Trout Unlimited Announces New Chief Marketing Officer
Trout Unlimited announced that Joel R. Johnson, a former advertising agency executive will head up the non-profit conservation organization's marketing and communications efforts…
Lululemon Launches Buy-back As Comps Decline Clouds Future
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced a $475 million stock buyback last week to take the sting out of disappointing fiscal first quarter results, but some investors were not buying it. Pointing to a continuing decline in comparable store sales, analysts cont
May Retail Sales Fell at Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores
Retail sales at sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores fell in May, according to advance estimates of U.S. retail sales released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday…
President Signs Legislation Important to Boaters
President Obama signed bipartisan legislation earlier this week that recognizes that the Federal government needs to do more to help small harbors, address longstanding dredging issues, and improve boating and navigation infrastructure…
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