Sports Direct Parent Invests In Hugo Boss

Frasers Group, the parent company of British retailer Sports Direct, reported its current investment in Hugo Boss now comprises 2,714,300 shares of common stock, representing 3.9 percent of Hugo Boss’s total share capital.

Backbone Hires E-Commerce Director

Backbone hired Martin Mudry as e-commerce director, a new position at the company, to support its entrance into marketplace marketing across key third-party e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, and others.

Cleveland Golf Introduces RTX 6 ZipCore

Cleveland Golf will launch the RTX 6 ZipCore Wedge on January 20 designed to hit high-spin shots consistently. By combining the company’s latest HydraZip face, UltiZip grooves and upgraded ZipCore technologies, players will have controlled spin from any lie. “The RTX 6 ZipCore Wedge may have a classic look on the outside, but inside it’s […]

HDry By Altexa Forges Alliances With Ariat and Shred Dog

ltexa Srl and GHS Holdings added two partners for its HDry 3D direct lamination waterproof breathable membrane with Ariat performance footwear and Shred Dog performance apparel, integrating the company’s latest technology for W22/23.  HDry is an advanced technology for waterproofing technical gloves, footwear, backpacks, and bags through a direct 3D lamination of a waterproof-breathable membrane to […]

Apex Ammunition To Exhibit At Shot Show

Apex Ammunition, the maker of hand-loaded, Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) shotshells, will showcase its line of shotgun ammunition at the 2023 Shot Show in Las Vegas, January 17-20, Booth # 71104. APEX, a pioneer in the commercial use of 18.1 g/cc density TSS, makes shotshells for Waterfowl, Turkey, Upland, Predator, and Deer hunting. Products to […]

Stan Smith And Blue Version Collide For Adidas Originals SS23 Collection

For SS23, Adidas Originals draws on archival cues for the latest iteration of its Stan Smith collection styled with Blue Version apparel. The Stan Smith Millencon reconfigures the classic silhouette with fluid lines and new dimensions and includes a Trefoil heel badge.  The Stan Smith Relasted offers a stripped-back approach with a leather upper atop a chunkier rubber midsole, […]

Next Level Apparel Acquires Stedman GmbH

Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company Next Level Apparel acquired Germany-based Stedman GmbH, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of casual and sportswear blank apparel for the printwear, retail, brand specialty and other decorated apparel industries.

Dimension-Polyant To Present X-Pac Fabric Collection At 2023 Shot Show

“We are looking forward to returning to the Supplier Showcase this year,” said Taylor North, head of technical fabrics, Dimension-Polyant. “We had a terrific show last year, meeting with many brands and retailers passionate about shooting sports, and we learned a lot. “We are eager to share our latest innovations and raise further awareness of […]

Zumiez Holiday Comps Fall Nearly 24 Percent

Zumiez, Inc. posted a 22.2 percent net sales decrease for the nine-week period ended December 31, 2022, compared to the nine-week period ended January 1, 2022. During the same period comparable sales decreased 23.9 percent.