Mossimo, Inc. has amended and restated its license agreement with Target Corporation that extends the license through January 2010…
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West Marine Posts Net Loss for 2005…
West Marine, Inc. reported a 1.3% sales increase for the fiscal year to $692.3 million from $683.0 million last year. Comparable store sales decreased 2.2%. For the year, the company posted a net loss of $2.2 million, down from a net income of $25.5 mil
Stride Rite Works Through a Changing Market…
The Stride Rite Corporation posted a solid increase in revenues for the fiscal first quarter ended March 3, but most of the gain came from the acquisition of Saucony Inc. that was completed in September 2005. Aside from that non-organic gain, only Sperry
Devant Sport Towels Acquires Sir Christopher Hatton
Devant Sport Towels has acquired Altadena, California-based Sir Christopher Hatton, Inc., the largest supplier of custom jacquard woven towels. As part of the announcement — which forms the largest overall manufacturer of golf, sports and beach towels –
Reebok and Spalding Expand Relationship with WNBA
The WNBA has expanded its relationship with Reebok and Spalding – both of which will partner with the League to present the 10th annual WNBA Draft. Under the terms of the agreement, Reebok, a partner since 1999 will be the first-ever Presenting Partner of
Golf Galaxy Updates Fiscal 2007 Guidance…
Following its acquisition of The GolfWorks, Golf Galaxy, Inc. reviewed and adjusted its guidance for fiscal year ending March 3, 2007. The company expects net sales to be in the range of $305 million to $315 million with a comparable store sales increase
Columbia Acquires Pacific Trail in Bankruptcy Auction…
Columbia Sportswear Company won out over three other bidders in the London Fog Bankruptcy auction of the Pacific Trail group of brands with a bid of $20.4 million last week. There were only three other bidders involved in the process, Perry Ellis, Studio
Jackson Kayak Joins 1% For the Planet…
Jackson Kayak joined 1% For the Planet earlier this year and has designated American Whitewater as the main beneficiary of proceeds raised from the recent membership. AW is dedicated to the health and protection of the nation’s whitewater rivers. Jackson
B.O.S.S. Goes One-On-One with Casey Sheahan…
This week, The B.O.S.S. report sat down with Casey Sheahan, who was recently named CEO and President of The Lost Arrow Corporation, parent of outdoor apparel company Patagonia, Inc. Sheahan, who had previously served as New Business Director at Patagonia,
Tri-Marketing Group Joins Horny Toad Rep Force
Tri-Marketing Group Joined the Horny Toad national sales rep team in the South-Midwest region. As new sales faces for the brand in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, the five-person group will put all their talents to work…
Iconix Brand Group to Acquire Mossimo, Inc.
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has signed, in two separate transactions, definitive agreements to acquire Mossimo, Inc. and the Mudd trademark. Iconix will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Mossimo, Inc. for $7.50 per share, comprised of $3.25 a share in
GSI Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan
GSI Commerce Inc. has adopted a stockholder rights plan. The rights plan is designed to “enhance the board's ability to protect stockholder interests and to ensure that stockholders receive fair treatment in the event any coercive or unfair takeover
Keen Renews Partnership with Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance and Keen Footwear announced the second year of a partnership that will help the Alliance increase outdoor industry support for protecting wildlands and rivers throughout North America. Keen has committed to contribute $200,000 to
Spy Optic Switches Australian Distributors
Spy Optic, Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with the Marmalade Group PTY LTD. Under the terms of the agreement, Marmalade Group becomes the exclusive distributor of all Spy Optic products in Australia. Marmalade Group will replace Monza Imports, S
Thule Continues Acquisition Momentum
Thule acquired Pewag Schneeketten Group, the Austrian based supplier of snow chains. Pewag offers snow chains for passenger cars and for professional use and is part of the family owned Pewag Group that also supplies chains for industrial such as tire pro
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