While the specialty outdoor industry started the fiscal year slowly in February, sales seem to be picking up in March. Many retailers who spoke with The B.O.S.S. Report are seeing the retail environment slowly regain some health after one of the most diff
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American Rec Names New CEO
American Recreation Products appointed Dale Philippi to the position of president and chief executive officer. He replaces Jim Baumann, who is leaving the company…
Clean Water Act Legislation is Reintroduced in U.S. Senate
The Clean Water Restoration Act, which will protect drinking water, as well as the streams, lakes and wetlands that are important to fish, wildlife and outdoor recreation, has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate…
ATK Awarded Four-Year Contract to Operate Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
Alliant Techsystems, a manufacturer of smal-caliber ammunition, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., to continue operating the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant for an additio
Michigan’s Frey Foundation Gives $160,000 Grant to DU
A major environmental effort in southwestern Michigan recently got a boost. The conservation organization Ducks Unlimited (DU) received a grant of $160,000 from the Frey Foundation. The grant will be used to protect and restore valuable habitat through DU
Joe’s Starts GOB Sales; Worldwide Dist. Files Suit to Recover Proceeds
Going out of business sales started Friday at the 31 remaining Joe’s Sports & Outdoors after the bankruptcy court in Delaware approved a liquidation sale of all of the Northwest retailer’s merchandise. In the end, there were no suitors that would buy the
Mattingly Sports Introduces Fielding Gloves
Mattingly Sports launched its first line of fielding gloves, the 9X SERIES. The new series of gloves represent a key addition to the company's product line which already includes the ground breaking and patented V-Grip Handle line of baseball and sof
Ortovox USA Names Dale Bard New COO
Ortovox USA has appointed Dale Bard as Chief Operating Officer. Bard, a legend among American rock climbers and alpinists, brings a wealth of experience ideally suited to this newly created position—experience gained both in the outdoor corporate arena as
Osprey Packs Expands Distribution in South America
Tatoo Adventure Gear will exclusively represent Osprey products in South America effective immediately. Tatoo Adventure Gear is one of the largest outdoor gear distributors and retailers in South America, with distribution presence in five countries in th
ATK Awarded Four-Year Contract to Operate Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
Alliant Techsystems, a manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., to continue operating the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) for a
CCF: PETA Kills Adoptable Pets
According to the Center for Consumer Freedom new information has arisen suggesting that the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals kills thousands of adoptable pets…
Heiden/Weidman Partners with Sparc Retail
The Heiden/Weidman Group has joined the Sparc Retail team to develop integrated brand strategies for clients in the outdoor industry. Heiden/Weidman principals Jim Heiden and Jeff Weidman combine over 80 years of experience in the outdoor industry to comp
Zamberlan Footwear Reaches Agreement with Verde Fulfillment USA
Zamberlan Footwear, producer of hand-crafted Italian trekking footwear, has reached an agreement with Verde Fulfillment USA to perform all services related to their fulfillment (pick-pack-ship) and warehousing business for the US market. The agreement is
Counterfeit Golf Goods Seized in Beijing
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group announced that raids on a factory in Beijing resulted in the seizure of nearly 10,000 pieces of counterfeit golf equipment, including more than 740 assembled golf clubs, 1,500 club heads, 4,70
Gottschalks Inc. to Liquidate
Gottschalks, the department store chain based in Fresno, CA, will be liquidated after it failed to attract a buyer willing to operate the company going forward. A joint venture of liquidators including SB Capital Group LLC, Tiger Capital Group LLC, Great
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