PaddleExpo Reports Higher Attendance
Stand-up paddling remained the hottest category at PaddleExpo 2014, which drew more exhibitors, brands and buyers from more countries to Nuremberg Exhibition Hall in Germany last month, according to Horst Fürsattel…
Safilo to Phase Out Smith Optics HQ, Open Portland Office in Quest for Growth
Safilo Group will relocate Smith Optics' product design, marketing and e-commerce functions to a new global design center in Portland, OR and phase out the company's headquarters in Ketchum, ID by 2018 in a bid to take the brand global. Manufact
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening in Wentzville, MO
Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its 14th store in Missouri and 597th store nationwide on Friday, October 31st at Wentzville Crossing (1866 Wentzville Parkway)…
Smith Optics Leaving Idaho Birthplace in Search of Growth
After 18 years of letting Smith Optics operate autonomously, Safilo Group of Italy announced Tuesday plans to disperse its headquarters staff of 85 to Portland, OR., Salt Lake City and Parsippany, NJ in a quest to double the fast-growing brand's sale
Timbuk2 Names New Distributor for Benelux Countries
Timbuk2 appointed a new distributor for the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Led by Renato Braaf and Dominic Leijten, Timbuk2 Benelux will now manage the brand’s distribution in the region.
Redington Names Brand Manager
Redington, maker of performance fly rods, reels, waders, apparel and accessories, has hired Josh Prestin as its brand manager…
Bass Pro Shops to Open Store in North Palm Beach
Bass Pro Shops plans to open a new store in North Palm Beach, FL. The Bass Pro Shops World Wide Sportsman store will be located on U.S. 1 north of PGA Boulevard. An opening date for the new 75,000-square-foot World Wide Sportsman store will be announced a
Eagle Creek Named Supplier of the Year by Globetrotter of Germany
Eagle Creek was the sole recipient of the Supplier of the Year Award for 2013-14 from Globetrotter Equipment, the largest outdoor retailer in Germany…
Adidas to Open Trail Blazers Shop
Adidas will open a retail shop inside the Moda Center in Portland, OR, selling Trail Blazers fan merchandise, according to the Oregonian…
Golfsmith Opens First Vegas Location
Coming off a successful soft launch in new Downtown Summerlin, Golfsmith International officially brought to market its first location in Las Vegas. The latest addition to the Golfsmith brand boasts a 23,000 square-foot store…
Investors Reportedly Preparing Unsolicited Bid for Reebok
An investment group is preparing a $2.2 billion offer to acquire Reebok from Adidas AG, according to a report in Monday's Wall Street Journal that was later collaborate by Bloomberg News…
Implus Acquires TriggerPoint Performance
Implus has acquired TriggerPoint Performance, Inc., a sports performance, self-care brand concentrating on innovation, education and products that optimize muscular performance and personal empowerment. The acquisition comes as Implus continues to expand
HanesBrands Appoints David Singer to Board of Directors
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes and Champion, appointed David V. Singer, former chief executive officer of snack food leader Snyder’s-Lance, Inc., to its board of directors…
Reebok Bid Imminent
Reebok is being targeted for acquisition, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. An investment group that includes a Chinese private equity firm and affiliates of Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund is on the verge of making an unsolicited $2.2 billi
Boot Barn Sets IPO Pricing
Boot Barn Holdings, which operates 158 stores in the US, announced terms for its IPO. The Irvine, CA-based company plans to raise $75 million by offering 5 million shares at a price range of $14 to $16. At the midpoint of the proposed range, the retailer
