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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…

Rider Sandals Brings Art to Life

Brazilian footwear brand Rider Sandals launched a new styles designed by Honolulu-based artist Colleen Wilcox…

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…

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…

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…

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…