Sports Specialists Ltd Names New President
Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL) named Scott Ford as its next president. Ford, a hardgoods buyer for Cole Sport, will step into the role September 27 to replace retiring President Steve Rogers, who will transition to a part-time consulting role…
Wilson Signs NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson To Advisory Staff
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., announced that Russell Wilson, quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, has joined its Wilson Advisory Staff…
NFL and Under Armour Expand NFL Scouting Combine Agreement
The NFL and Under Armour announced a multi-year extension of their NFL Scouting Combine agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Under Armour will maintain exclusive rights…
Rider Sandals Brings Art to Life
Brazilian footwear brand Rider Sandals launched a new styles designed by Honolulu-based artist Colleen Wilcox…
Octane Awarded $1.8 Million in Patent Infringement Case
Octane Fitness LLC has been awarded $1.8 million in attorneys’ fees and expenses for its defense in a patent infringement case brought by Icon Health & Fitness Inc…
Safilo Secures Havaianas License Through 2021
Safilo Group of Italy has secured a global license from the Brazilian footwear and apparel company Alpargatas to make Havaianas-branded eyewear through 2021…
Patagonia Hits Three Key Environmental Milestones
Patagonia said three key milestones have been reached that demonstrate how environmental activism continues to become embedded in the core of its business…
Dorel Sports Puts US and UK IBD Business Under One Executive
Dorel Sports appointed Russell Merry to the role of SVP & General Manager North America and the U.K., Cycling Sports Group, which sells Cannondale, Sugoi and other premium bike brands into the independent bicycle dealer channel…
Intrawest Resorts Reports Strong Winter Bookings
Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc. reported strong growth in pre-season bookings at its six mountain resorts and Canadian heli-skiing business for the 2015/16 winter season…
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Hold Grand Opening in Flagstaff, AZ
Sportsman's Warehouse set grand opening festivities for a new retail location in Flagstaff, AZ…
Macy’s Announces Plans for 35 to 40 Store Closings
Macy’s, Inc. announced plans to close 35 to 40 underperforming Macy’s stores – representing approximately 1 percent of the total Macy’s, Inc. sales – in early 2016…
Hudson Trail Outfitters Demise to Cost Creditors Millions
Hudson Trail Outfitters Ltd told its trade vendors last week that it only has enough assets to pay about 35 percent of its $11 million in outstanding debt, according to a letter obtained by The B.O.SS. Report…
Thule Group Shows Off Expanded Test Center
Thule Group swung open the doors of its expanded testing lab in Sweden Thursday to emphasize it commitment to becoming the leading global supplier of gear used to carry outdoor recreation gear, children and consumer electronics…
OffTheScale Selects Vivofit II to Power Fitness Platform
OffTheScale (OTS), a new fitness platform being promoted by celebrity fitness trainer and author Jay Cardiello, will be powered by Garmin's Vivofit II fitness tracker…
The Buckle’s August Comps Slip
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended Aug. 29, decreased 3.3 percent…
