Under Armour has opened its European HQ in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, originally built to host sports competitions during the 1928 Olympic Games. Ryan Wood, one of the early partners in the creation and success of the company, has been appointed p
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Nike, Inc. Bumps Five to VP…
Nike, Inc. has promoted three executives to vice president positions for the Nike brand and has also appointed a new chief information officer and a communications chief for the corporation. David Heath, who has been with Nike for 15 years and has served
Bob’s Stores Creditors Have Seen Almost 98.5% Return…
Joseph Myers, a partner and managing director of Clear Thinking Group LLC and Liquidating Trustee for BSI Holding Co., Inc., which was formerly known as Bob’s Stores, announced that final disbursements of 13.5% have been sent to BSI’s general unsecured cr
Early Snowfall Has Clear Impact on Both Chain and Specialty SnowSports Retail…
If there were any remaining doubts concerning the 2005-2006 SnowSports season, they are surely laid to rest after two strong early season months at retail and continued snow throughout the Sierras, Cascades, Rockies, and Northeast. Even the few resorts i
Recall: Hurley International
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hurley International, announced a voluntary recall of 330 Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to chil
Scarpa is Ready for North American Solo Debut…
For years Scarpa and Black Diamond were virtually interchangeable and both brands were competing for the number one spot in their respective categories. However at OR Summer Market, the two brands announced that they would separate. At the initial time of
OIA Acquires Outdoor University…
Outdoor Industry Association has completed a deal to incorporate Outdoor University into its portfolio of educational events. Outdoor University is a Midwest-based experiential outdoor training event designed to improve the product and selling skill of o
Black Diamond Will Develop New Ski Boot Line…
As reported earlier in The BOSS Report, Black Diamond Equipment will develop a new line of alpine touring and telemark ski boots (See BOSS_0530). This
Jackson Kayaks Expands to Support Growth…
Jackson Kayak moved its manufacturing and warehouse facility under one 96,000 square foot roof in Sparta, TN just 13 miles from the old site, which consisted of a 700 square foot building and 8700 square foot warehouse. Jackson Kayak’s new home is in a bu
GSI Outdoors Acquires Thrive…
GSI Outdoors acquired a start-up company that designs outdoor cutlery, Thrive. The new addition to GSI’s portfolio will be trademarked, marketed, and distributed as a stand-alone brand under the GSI Outdoors umbrella. As par tof the deal, Mike Glavin, for
Quiksilver Signs Lease on Mira Loma Warehouse
Quiksilver Inc. signed a lease for a 683,000-square-foot warehouse in Mira Loma to accommodate its growing business. Expected to be completed in the summer, the Mira Loma facility will operate in support of Quik’s Roxy and Quiksilver footwear to the new w
Nike Golf Chooses TUV Rheinland for Counterfeit Protection
Nike Golf launched TUV Rheinland Group's Brand Protection Service for its golf club lines globally. The solution provides authenticity verification as well as product track and trace features using an Internet-based system…
Wilson Gives Conybear Jack Kramer Award
Wilson Racquet Sports recently honored Joel Conybear, territory manager for Eastern New York and Long Island, with the 2005 Jack Kramer Award. The Kramer Award recognizes the territory manager who has exhibited sales excellence and the core values of Wil
Orange 21 and VP of Marketing Part Ways
Orange 21 Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC declaring the entrance into a Separation Agreement with Grant Guenther, VP of marketing. Under the terms of the agreement, the company and Mr. Guenther have agreed to continue Mr. Guenther’s employment to Febr
NRF: December Sales Up 5.7% Over Last Year
Consumers once again proved unflappable in the face of high energy prices as a late December shopping spree capped off another successful holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas s
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