Sun Capital Partners Inc. is in the process of stripping American Recreation Products Inc. away from Kellwood Co. as part of a plan to uncover value by untangling Kellwood’s disparate businesses, The BOSS Report has confirmed. A private equity firm, Sun C
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Weak Dollar Spurs Garmont to Acquire U.S. Distributor…
Italy’s Garmont srl has become the third major European ski, mountaineering and telemark vendor to split with its North American distributor in recent years. Garmont has bought the 50% of Garmont NA, Inc. it did not own from partners John Schweizer and Bi
Asics Launches Music Promotion
Asics America Corp recently launched a digital music card promotion to build brand awareness among teenage athletes. Promotional Currency, a marketing strategies firm that specializes in innovative digital entertainment promotions, recently teamed with Ir
European Vendors Push EC for VAT Relief
A coalition of European bicycling organizations is petitioning the European Commission to reduce permanently the VAT rate for all bicycle products and services, arguing Europe should encourage more bicycle use to address economic, environmental and health
Garmont Buys Out U.S. Distributor
Italy’s Garmont srl has become the third major European ski, mountaineering and telemark vendor to split with its North American distributor in recent years. Garmont has bought the 50% of Garmont NA, Inc. it did not own from partners John Schweizer and Bi
adidas to Open World’s Largest adidas Brand Center in Beijing
On July 5, adidas will open its largest Brand Center worldwide in Beijing. The center will be the first to offer products from both adidas divisions-Sport Peformance and Sport Style. The facility will feature an interactive coaching technology and an 
AORE Show Scholarship Applications Due Aug. 22
The Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education will take applications for a scholarship to attend its annual conference until Aug. 22. The AORE Conference 2008 will take place in San Diego from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.
Hayes Recalls Quick Release Device
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Hayes Bicycle Group of Mequon, WI announced a voluntary recall of the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release devices for bicycles. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instruct
Billabong Acquires Skate Longboard Company Sector 9
Billabong International Limited has acquired Sector 9, a Southern California-based skateboard brand. Co-founders and owners Steve Lake and Dennis Telfer and co-owner Dave Klimkiewicz are being retained as part of the acquisition in their current roles. Se
Report: Steve and Barry’s Exploring Store Closings
Steve & Barry's LLC is readying plans to close more than 100 of its stores, and is contemplating a full liquidation should it not find emergency financing, the Wall Street Journal reported on its website. The article, citing people familiar with the
EUROBIKE Draws Record 900 Exhibitors
For the first time in its history, the EUROBIKE trade show has drawn more than 900 exhibitors amid rising interest in cycling in the host country Germany. The 17th annual show comes as high petrol costs, climate protection and a continuing trend towards f
Confluence Hires Verde P.R.
Confluence Watersports has hired Verde PR & Consulting as its public relations agency of record effective July 1. The news comes as Confluence prepares to relaunch its brands at Summer OR under new CEO Sue Rechner…
Boardworks Shifts Southeast, Mid-Atlantic Sales Structure
Boardworks has realigned the structure of its Central Florida, Mid Atlantic and New England territories. Carl Beaulac of Rainbow Distributing will assume selling and regional marketing responsibilities for Florida, except the Panhandle and parts of the Ca
ASICS Sales Up 16 Percent in 2008
ASICS Corp. reports increased sales for 2008, including a double-digit overall jump in net revenues. Overall, the company reported a 16.3 percent jump in net revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31 to $1.99 billion from $1.67 billion last year. U.S.
Olympia Sports Acquires Four Stores
Olympia Sports has acquired four stores from Sportshoe Center Inc. The stores are located in Wells and Scarborough, ME; Manchester, VT; and Lake George, NY…
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