Sport Supply Group, Inc. acquired the team division of Gus Doerner Sports, Inc. of Evansville, IN., marking its second dealer acquisition over the last two weeks. Doerner will become part of Sport's Supply's Kessler's subsidiary and further
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VF Corp. Unveils New Licensed Sports Group
VF Imagewear has officially renamed the VF Activewear group as the VF Licensed Sports Group, a division focused on the development of both on-field and licensed sports apparel. Sources inside the company told SEW there were no changes in staff or office
Retail First Quarter May Have Been the Bright Spot
The first quarter marked a slight emergence for the overall retail market after a treacherous back-end of 2008, but a cash-strapped consumer continues to pinch pennies and the economy continues on its winding and languid track back to normalcy. Top-lines
Former Adidas Chief Loses Battle with Leukemia
Robert Louis-Dreyfus, the former adidas-Salomon AG chairman & CEO and current owner of the Le Coq Sportif brand and the Marseilles, France soccer club, lost his battle with leukemia on Saturday. He was 63 years old…
OIA Celebrates 20 Years of Industry Leadership
While roaming the halls at any Outdoor Retailer trade show, it would be hard to imagine a time when the industry wasn’t represented by the dedicated folks at the core of Outdoor Industry Association. Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this year will be the si
B.O.S.S. Goes One-On-One with OIA’s Frank Hugelmeyer
Frank Hugelmeyer is a 22-year outdoor industry veteran with extensive experience in global retail, distribution and manufacturing. Prior to OIA, he directed North American sales and marketing for Lowe Alpine Holdings, a worldwide manufacturer of technica
Vendors and Retailers Have Tough Q1 as Margins and Profits Shrink
The first quarter of 2009 was a very different experience for outdoor industry vendors and retailers versus the first quarter of 2008. Last year at this time, retailers were happy after a long cold winter, and vendors were beginning to feel concerned abou
Obit: Acopa’s John Bachar Dies While Free Soloing
John Bachar, the climbing legend and design director for Acopa climbing shoes, apparently fell to his death while free soloing a rock climb at the Dike Wall near Mammoth Lakes, CA. Bachar is best known for his daring and ground breaking ascents in Yosemit
Adventure Cycling Seeks Nominations for Bicycle Heroes
Adventure Cycling, North America's largest cycling membership organization, is looking for nominations for its fifth annual bicycle travel awards. These awards include the June Curry Trail Angel Award, the Pacesetter Bicycle Travel Award, the Sam Bra
JJB Sports Looking to Raise Capital
JJB Sports, the U.K. sports retailer, is considering selling new shares as one of “a range of possible options” to provide more cash for the group…
Hi-Tec Sees Contraction in U.S. Business, Sharp Gains in U.K. Outdoor
Hi-Tec plc is reporting that worldwide wholesale revenues rose 9% to approximately $240 million in 2008 from approximately $220 million in 2007. U.S. wholesale revenues…
Acushnet Co. to Cut 77 Positions
Acushnet Co., the maker of Titleist golf balls, will reduce its work force at its distribution center and two local ball plants by 77 positions, company officials told the Standard Times of New Bedford…
Klip America Names General Manager
Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl and Boris Becker tennis equipment, bags and accessories, appointed Brian Dillman to the newly-created position of general manager of Klip America, effective July 1. Dillman will establish a Midwest office an
Former Crocs CEO Leaves Board
Crocs Inc.’s former CEO has resigned from the company’s board of directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Snyder left the board for personal reasons and not because of any disagreement with the company…
NASGW President Smith Leaving Due to Health Issues
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Board of Directors has announced that Wayne Smith, President for the past five and half years, will be leaving the association…
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