Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, a buying and support group for about 70 outdoor specialty stores, added the apparel brand Kuhl as a Vendor Partner…
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The Buckle Sees May Comps Up 8.8 percent
The Buckle reported May comps improved 8.8% on net sales that increased 12.7 percent to $68.1 million for the four-week fiscal month from $60.4 million in the year-ago month…
Sigg Switzerland’s Canadian Unit to Acquire Bankrupt U.S. Subsidiary
Sigg Switzerland AG plans to keep a physical presence in the U.S., even as it folds its U.S. subsidiary into its Canadian subsidiary as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, according to court records obtained by The B.O.S.S. Report and confirme
Future Fisherman Foundation and Bass Federation Join Forces
In light of difficulties raising much-needed funding to support its programs, the Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) said it has sought and found a new home with The Bass Federation (TBF), Inc. of Ponca City, OK…
Wild Things Unveils Jordanian Contract and Partnership
Wild Things, LLC, a manufacturer of technical outerwear and tactical gear for both men and women, will design uniforms for the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) and enter the footwear business through a licensing agreement with a Jordanian company to serve int
Luxury, Online, Travel and Apparel Sales Remained Strong in May
High-end and online retailers continued to set the pace in comp store growth in May, while Apparel stores posted solid gains and housing-related sectors such as Furniture, Electronics and Appliances saw sales decline compared to the same period in 2010, a
Road Runner Sports Launches Online Triathlon Store
Road Runner Sports has partnered with Nytro Multisport in the launch of an online Triathlon Store at www.roadrunnersports.com. Nytro will provide fulfillment services…
Rage Outdoors Names VP of Sales
Rage Outdoors, LLC, the manufacturer archery brands including Rage Broadheads and Ghost Quivers, announced that Jon Syverson has joined the company as its vice president of sales…
Li Ning Exec Joins WFSGI Trade Committee
The WFSGI announced that Jay Li, general manager of the international marketing division and the chief representative of the US Creativity Centre of Li Ning, has been elected as a new board member…
Genesco to Acquire H.S. Trask
Genesco has reached an agreement to acquire the intellectual property and related assets of H.S. Trask, the brown shoe and boot brand, from Phoenix Footwear…
REI Stewardship Report List Major Accomplishments of 2010
REI donated more than 109,000 volunteers hours, reduced CO2 emissions 2.9 percent in its direct fulfillment operation despite a 22.9 percent increase in direct sales and established a Fair Labor Oversight Committee accountable to REI’s board of dire
Puma NA Installs Solar Energy System at its Facilities
Puma North America and Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. jointly announced the completion of a 1.9 megawatt (MW) solar energy system in greater Los Angeles. The two Brookvale International buildings, in Carson and Torrance, are part of Puma North Ameri
Washington Resort Reports Record Snow, Extended Season
Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington said its ski season could last into July thanks to new snow last week that established a season record. The previous record set during the 1998/1999 season was 596”. As of Friday, May 27th, Crystal Mountain Reso
Alvanon Launches New Tools to Improve Fit of European Apparel
Alvanon said its new EU standard AlvaForm mannequins, the first of their kind in the world, will increase the percentage of European women who find an ‘excellent’ or ‘adequate’ apparel fit at retail by 57.5 percent while for menswe
Fish and Wildlife Service Announces $7 Million in Tribal Wildlife Grant Awards for 2011
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced more than $7 million in Tribal Wildlife Grants that will go to 37 Native American Tribes in 16 states to fund a wide range of conservation projects…
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