Shock Doctor, the number one mouthguard company, has acquired XO Athletic, best known for its athletic cups and supporters. Shock Doctor intends to maintain the XO Athletic brand. Terms were not disclosed…
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Vestis Retail Group Completes Sport Chalet Acquisition
Vestis Retail Group, owned by funds advised by Versa Capital Management and operating Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Sport Chalet, the full-service specialty sporting good
C.B. Tuite Joins Arccos Golf
Arccos Golf, the company that developed the first club-to-cloud platform for real time GPS stat tracking and proprietary tour analytics, has hired industry veteran C.B. Tuite as its VP of sales. Tuite formerly worked at Foster Grant International and Ecco
Gordmans Stores Appoints President and CEO
Gordmans Stores, Inc., the Omaha-based apparel and home decor retailer, named Andrew T. Hall, formerly of Stage Stores, as president and chief executive officer…
Conde Nast Sells Fairchild Fashion Media Brands
Penske Media Corporation has acquired the U.S.-based trade publishing assets of Conde Nast’s Fairchild Fashion Media unit, the parent company of business-to-business brands Women’s Wear Daily, Footwear News, Beauty Inc, M and the Fairchild Sum
Cabela’s Confirms Fall Launch of Icebreaker Co-branded Apparel
Cabela's confirmed it will launch a co-branded line of merino wool apparel base layers this fall with Icebreaker as reported by The B.O.S.S. Report June 11…
Petzl Technical Institute Opens in Salt Lake City
Petzl America has opened the Petzl Technical Institute at their new headquarters in Salt Lake City, which will work with fire/rescue professionals, arborists, special military forces, rock climbers, cavers, alpinists, routesetters and climbing gym employe
TransRockies Run Concludes in Colorado
Hoka One One, Balega, Salomon and Adidas athletes were among those taking the podium at the 2014 PepsiCo TransRockies Run, which concluded Sunday in Beaver Creek, CO after six days, 120 miles, and 20,000 feet of climbing…
ATF Proposes Rule on Guns Lost in Shipping
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is requesting comments on a proposed rule change regarding shipped firearms…
Remington Announces Marketing Alliance
Remington Outdoor Company announces an alliance with firearm instructor, NRA Commentator and active United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) competitor Gabriela Franco…
Sonic Boom Names Marketing Group Names Sales Reps
Sonic Boom, manufacturer of exploding targets, announces the appointment of Baratti Marketing Group as its new regional sales agency of record covering the TALO States (Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma)…
Bogner Puts Itself on the Block
The family owner of Bogner, the maker of winter jackets and skiwear, has appointed Goldman Sachs to seek a buyer, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters…
Perry Ellis’ Golf Apparel Climbs Double-Digits in Q2
Perry Ellis International reported its golf apparel segment’s revenues grew 14 percent in the second quarter, led by Callaway and Ben Hogan. The gains came despite an 8 percent decrease on inventory. Said Oscar Feldenkreis, vice chairman, president
Safariland Group Names Chief Financial Officer
The Safariland Group a provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, announces the appointment of Scott F. Harris as Chief Financial Officer…
Dick’s SG Q2 Net Drops After Golf Restructuring Charges
Dick's Sporting Goods reported second-quarter earnings slid 17.5 percent but reached the high-end of its guidance. The quarter included pre-tax charges totaling $20.4 million related to the restructuring of its golf business. Consolidated same store
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