VF Corp. expects to continue to gain efficiencies as it integrates its various acquired businesses, but now expects those synergies to extend beyond the intra-coalition benefits they have been focused on to-date. Genesco talked about its five-year plan,
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Reebok: adidas Deal Could Close Before Month-End
Reebok International Ltd., in order to comply with its obligation to provide notice of the proposed effective date of a merger under the terms of certain debt facilities, has filed with the respective trustee of each facility that the merger of the compan
Stride Rite Needed Saucony to Stay Positive in Q4…
The Stride Rite Corporation saw their acquisition of Saucony provide the company with positive revenue growth in the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 2, a quarter that was also impacted at the owned-retail level by an additional week in the year-ago p
Steve’s Now Looks for Quick Asset Liquidation…
Steve's Shoes Inc. is hoping for a quick sale of its assets though the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, but it appears the unsecured creditor’s committee is crying foul. The Kansas-based retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last
Wood to Head Under Armour’s International Unit…
Under Armour has opened its European HQ in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, originally built to host sports competitions during the 1928 Olympic Games. Ryan Wood, one of the early partners in the creation and success of the company, has been appointed p
Nike, Inc. Bumps Five to VP…
Nike, Inc. has promoted three executives to vice president positions for the Nike brand and has also appointed a new chief information officer and a communications chief for the corporation. David Heath, who has been with Nike for 15 years and has served
Scarpa is Ready for North American Solo Debut…
For years Scarpa and Black Diamond were virtually interchangeable and both brands were competing for the number one spot in their respective categories. However at OR Summer Market, the two brands announced that they would separate. At the initial time of
Black Diamond Will Develop New Ski Boot Line…
As reported earlier in The BOSS Report, Black Diamond Equipment will develop a new line of alpine touring and telemark ski boots (See BOSS_0530). This
Jackson Kayaks Expands to Support Growth…
Jackson Kayak moved its manufacturing and warehouse facility under one 96,000 square foot roof in Sparta, TN just 13 miles from the old site, which consisted of a 700 square foot building and 8700 square foot warehouse. Jackson Kayak’s new home is in a bu
GSI Outdoors Acquires Thrive; Glavin Takes Over Sales and Marketing
Don Scott, co-owner of GSI Outdoors, announced the addition of Mike Glavin to their management team in the new position of director of sales and marketing. In a joint move, GSI has acquired Glavin’s start-up company of designer outdoor cutlery, Thrive, wh
Nike Golf Chooses TUV Rheinland for Counterfeit Protection
Nike Golf launched TUV Rheinland Group's Brand Protection Service for its golf club lines globally. The solution provides authenticity verification as well as product track and trace features using an Internet-based system…
Arbor Appoints Southern Territory Rep
Arbor appointed Jeff Hopkins as sales rep for the southern territory. Jeff will carry Arbor’s snowboard, skateboard and apparel in the South where he seeks to improve both customer service and brand presence. Jeff’s extensive knowledge of the region and
Extreme Group Launches Licensing Arm
Extreme Group will launch its brand licensing division. Hot off the heels of opening its first chain of high street Ex Stores and giving Extremepie.com a complete makeover, Extreme now plans to maximize opportunities by taking the brand to untapped areas.
Gravis Partners with Turntable Lab to Create DJ Bags
Gravis and Turntable Lab have collaborated to create DJ bags that will be sold exclusively through Turntable Lab's New York and Los Angeles boutiques and the company's website. The collaboration started when Gravis was in the conceptual stages o
DiMarco Golf Joins Forzani’s Franchise Division
Beginning in March, DiMarco Golf will be operating under FGL's franchise banner, Nevada Bob's Golf. Originating in 1969 as “The Club Clinic”, DiMarco Golf has been on the forefront of the golf scene in Canada for some 35 years. The original DiMa
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