Author: James Hartford

Sport Brands International (SBI) has named Tracey Nelson as Global Leader, Licensing for Fila. Ms. Nelson is the latest in a series of new appointments at the company which was purchased by SBI in June, 2003. Ms. Nelson will report to Bob Galvin, worldwi

STX, LLC announced that in the patent lawsuit filed against it by Brine, Inc. of Massachusetts, a jury returned a verdict of non-infringement of one of two Brine patents asserted. While the jury found that certain STX lacrosse heads infringed a second, la

West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the four weeks ended November 22, 2003 were $34.5 million, a 27.7% increase from net sales of $27.0 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the four weeks ended November 22, 2003

SnowSports Industries America (SIA), announces key partnerships with leading snow sports buying groups Sports, Inc., Ski Merchandising Corporation (SMC) and Sports Specialists Limited (SSL), marking the third year that SMC and SSL have hosted the Winter S

As first reported in The B.O.S.S. Report, GATES Gloves and Gear has announced their renewed partnership with W.L. Gore & Associates. GATES has recently been licensed to manufacture gloves featuring the GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® fabrics…

Spalding, a division of Russell Corporation, and the Arena Football League (AFL) announced an agreement that will make Spalding the exclusive provider of the AFL's official game ball, beginning with the 2004 season which kicks off in February. Finan

Killick Datta, Chief Executive Officer of Global Brand Marketing, Inc., has been named “Person of the Year” by Footwear News. GBMI was recognized by Footwear News as “Company of the Year” in 2002…

Sport Chalet, Inc. is celebrating the grand opening of its new 42,500 sq. ft. store, including an on-site pool, at the Slatten Ranch shopping center, in the city of Antioch, California. This is the company's 30th location and its first in Northern Ca

Tyler Hamilton will launch a charitable foundation in January, 2004. The Tyler Hamilton Foundation's mission is to provide opportunity and access for individuals affected by multiple sclerosis and aspiring young athletes with a passion for cycling. T

Kurt Salmon Associates' economic analysis indicates retailers and suppliers will be unwrapping the merriest
holiday season since 1999, with Holiday shopping projected to increase 3.5% over last year. KSA says retailers have been very careful with in

After reviewing the allegations made against Dan F. Cooke in a complaint filed against him in federal court of the Southern District of New York the Board of Directors of Next, Inc. has expressed its continued support of, and confidence in, the management