It was a good news, bad news scenario last week for the Dick’s Sporting Goods store in the University area of Charlotte, NC as local police were forced to close the store during a Midnight Madness sale that also featured the launch of the Retro Jordan 13
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NYPD Cracks Down on Counterfeit TNF Apparel…
New York City Police seized over $12 million worth of counterfeit The North Face and other brand name apparel in a Garment District raid before Christmas. Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the raid to the press, saying that it was one of the largest count
Salomon Moving Production East; Will Cut Back French Production and Jobs…
Salomon has announced that it will reduce its ski production in France to 35% of total production by 2007 from the current 55% level. Most of the shift in production is expected to go to Romania. Inline skates and Snowboard production will move to China
Oakley and Sunglass Hut Parent Ink 2005 Agreement…
Oakley and Luxottica Group, which owns the Sunglass Hut retail chain, last week inked a new contract that will go into effect immediately and run through December 31, 2005. Luxottica said the deal includes “slightly more favorable pricing” on sunglasses
Skechers USA Settles Three Class Action Suits…
Skechers USA Inc. has reportedly reached a tentative settlement in three class-action lawsuits that were brought by former and current store managers, assistant store managers and employees of the company's retail stores who accused the company of vi
GEAR for Sports to Launch New Premium Golf Apparel Line…
GEAR for Sports last week signed a deal to be the exclusive licensee of Robert Trent Jones Apparel. The new apparel brand, which will be designed, manufactured and distributed by GEAR for Sports, is expected to reach retail in May 2005…
Bell Acquires Sports Instruments…
Bell Sports has purchased Sports Instruments a manufacturer and designed of heart rate monitors, cycle computers and sports watches. Bell will market and sell the Sports Instruments product line through its network of more than 3,000 independent bike deal
Former Yakima Owner Criticizes Move; Company Pulls Out of Winter Shows…
In an interview last week with a local Arcata paper, Don Banducci, former owner of Yakima, criticized Watermark for its decision to move the company out of Humboldt County. Last month, Watermark announced that it would be moving all landsport operations,
Mass Retailers Put Pressure on Outdoor Equipment…
Earlier this month The B.O.S.S. Report reviewed OIA’s bi-annual retail top-line report and covered in detail the macro trends in today’s retail environment as well as the performance of the Outdoor Specialty Market (See BOSS_0449). This week’s issue will
Nikwax N.A Opens New Canadian Fulfillment Center…
Nikwax N.A. has opened a new facility to handle fulfillment of all Nikwax products into Canadian markets. The new Nikwax fulfillment center, based in Richmond, British Columbia has been established in response to the “wildfire” growth the company has expe
Bell Acquires Sports Instruments…
Bell Sports has purchased Sports Instruments a manufacturer and designed of heart rate monitors, cycle computers and sports watches. Bell will market and sell the Sports Instruments product line through its network of more than 3,000 independent bike deal
Former Yakima Owner Criticizes Move; Company Pulls Out of Winter Shows…
In an interview last week with a local Arcata paper, Don Banducci, former owner of Yakima, criticized Watermark for its decision to move the company out of Humboldt County. Last month, Watermark announced that it would be moving all landsport operations,
Osprey Custom Program Heats Up
Osprey launched a new custom molded hip-belt program at OR Summer Market this past year which is very similar to the custom molded ski boots available at many snowsports specialty retailers. The program requires Osprey dealers to purchase a specially desi
PPA Launches Consulting Services and Elects Board Members…
The Professional Paddlesports Association has lunched a new business consulting program dubbed, ‘PaddlePro Business Evaluation Programs.’ The organization describes it as an exclusive, onsite peer evaluation program for members desiring to improve the eff
MSR Delays XGK EX Release; CD Looks to Sell SmartTrack
In a letter to retailers, MSR recently announced that the release of MSR’s new XGK EX stove has been postponed three months to May 1, 2005. According to the letter, The original release date of February 1, 2005, “would have limited our ability to test thi
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