ABC-Mart Completes Acquisition Of LaCrosse Footwear
ABC-Mart, Inc., Japan’s leading retailer of athletic, business and casual footwear, completed its acquisition of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. at a purchase price of $20.00 per share in cash…
Governors Solicit Applications for Outdoor Youth Ambassadors
The governors of Idaho, Colorado and South Dakota are looking for 18- to 25-year-old residents who are passionate about outdoor recreation to apply for positions as youth outreach advocates…
Tourneys Honoring Phil Knight in Works for ’17
Sixteen major colleges have committed to participate in a two-tournament event in honor of Nike co-founder Phil Knight's 80th birthday, according to a report on ESPN. The two tournaments, each consisting of eight teams, would take place in Portland,
Vann’s Inc. Has Suitor for BigSkyCountry.com…
Vann’s Inc. is in negotiations with an investor with the outdoor industry connections and financial resources to acquire BigSkyCountry.com as a going concern, Vann’s CEO Gerald J. McConnell told The B.O.S.S. Report…
Spy Enters Tough Back Half with Solid Q2 Sales Growth
Spy Inc. continued to grow sales and trim losses in the second quarter, but expects growth to taper off for the rest of the year as dealers postpone purchasing its snow goggles until they can sell through competitors’ products carried over from last
Foot Locker’s Momentum Accelerates in Q2
Riding particularly strength in basketball footwear, apparel and kids overall in the U.S., Foot Locker Inc. reported second-quarter earnings jumped 59.5 percent…
PE Firms Bidding on Cole Haan
Private equity firms TPG Capital Management and Apax Partners are among several parties interested in acquiring Cole Haan, three people familiar with the matter last week told Reuters. Nike had previously announced intentions to sell Cole Haan as well as
China’s Exceed Co. Adheres to Expansion Plans Despite Sharp Sales Decline
The company that owns one of China’s most popular domestic sporting goods brands will continue to open up new stores and remains on track to triple footwear production by next year despite rapidly declining sales…
Easton-Bell Project Qualifies for up to $2.3 Million in State Incentives
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will award Easton-Bell Sports Inc. up to $3.4 million in tax credits, job training grants and other incentives if it hits employment and other targets at a massive new distribution, assembly
Buckle’s Profits Dip in Q2
The Buckle, Inc. reported its second-quarter earnings dipped slightly, to $23.2 million, or 49 cents a share, from $23.6 million, or 50 cents, a year ago. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended July 28 increased 1.5 percent to $215.5 million from
Efinger Sporting Goods Secures GSA Award
Efinger Sporting Goods Co., Inc., New Jersey's oldest and largest family owned sporting goods retailers, and team and institutional dealers, has been awarded a GSA Schedule 78 contract and is now certified to provide sporting goods to the Federal Go
Perry Ellis Swings to Q2 Loss as It Divests Businesses
Perry Ellis International swung to a loss in the second quarter as expected as restructuring costs undermined margins and revenues decreased 2.3 percent to $209.4 million. The company said continued momentum within golf, direct-to-consumer, and women̵
Major Retailers to Launch Own Mobile Payment App
Target Corp., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and a host of other national retailers has formed Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) to offer a smartphone payment app to make it easier for consumers to manage the growing array of instant coupons, gift cards and loyalty
Occupancy Continued Climb at Western Mountain Destinations in July
Average actual occupancy for the month of July was up 4. 7 percent at the 16 western mountain destinations tracked by Denver-based Mountain Travel Research Program. While hot weather may have lured more people to the mountains, on-the-books occupancy for
Columbia’s Mick McCormick Resigns
Columbia Sportswear said its number two executive, Michael McCormick, executive vice president of global sales and marketing, has resigned from the company for personal reasons. Timothy Boyle, the company’s president and CEO, will be assuming McCorm
