SGB Update Outdoor
Reebok Signs Deal with Canadian Hockey Phenom
Reebok International has signed a multi-year agreement with Sidney Crosby, the consensus top pick in the next National Hockey League draft, and widely anticipated to be the best player to enter the professional ranks in twenty years. Already immensely pop
Phoenix Footwear Posts Q4 Loss as GM Shrinks
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter increased 83% totaling $20.7 million compared to $11.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2003.
PXG reported a net loss of $624,000 or 8 cents per diluted share compared to net inc
Escalade Sports Acquires Play Systems Company
Escalade Sports, has acquired substantially all the assets of ChildLife, Inc. a manufacturer of premium residential play systems, commonly known as swing-sets and slide towers. ChildLife is synonymous with child safety and is readily identified in the pla
Johnson Outdoors Sends Letter to Shareholders
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has mailed the following letter to all Johnson Outdoors shareholders regarding the Company's proposed merger with JO Acquisition Corp….
Alpha Shirt Company Opens New DC in Northwest
Alpha Shirt Company, a supplier of blank apparel for the ASI, screen printing and embroidery industries, has announced the opening of its newest distribution center near Seattle, Washington. The move gives Alpha a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest
Senior Marketing Manager — The Athlete’s Foot
The Athlete’s Foot is seeking a Sr. Marketing Manager for its corporate office, located in Kennesaw, Georgia. Candidate must have strong experience in visual merchandising, developing marketing plans for organization and brands, and ability to exec
Director of Franchise Merchandising — The Athlete’s Foot
The Athlete’s Foot is seeking a Director of Franchise Merchandising for its corporate office, located in Kennesaw, Georgia. This position will manage the merchandise planning and procurement process for all new domestic franchise locations. Candid
Rocky to Consolidate Operations with EJ Footwear
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. has announced plans to consolidate operations following the company's recent acquisition of EJ Footwear. The plan will include the relocation of the Lehigh division headquarters in Vestal, N.Y. The Company plans to relocate
Kohl’s Announces Executive Promotions
Kohl's Department Stores announced two executive promotions. Jack H. Boyle has been promoted to executive vice president-general merchandise manager, women's apparel and accessories. John M. Worthington, 41, has been promoted to executive vice
Is The Climbing Shoe Market Settling Down?
Over the past two years, the climbing shoe market has been in turmoil with falling prices and an unprecedented number of brands setting up shop in North America. Last Year, The B.O.S.S. Report ran a three part series on the initial shake-up (see BOSS_0410
etnies Girl Announces Sponsorship of SG Queen of the Mountain
etnies Girl will be supporting the third annual SG Queen of the Mountain all-female pro/am snowboarding contest at Mountain High Resort on Saturday, March 12, 2005. The company has come together in support of the contest that benefits Boarding for Breast
K2 Inc. Still Riding Wave of Acquisition Help; Street Disappointed with Q1 Outlook…
K2 Inc. leveraged acquisitions and 9% internal organic growth to post a 74.9% increase in fourth quarter sales to $338.9 million, compared to $193.8 million last year. In spite of the strong growth rate, several analysts downgraded the company’s stock. A
Tubbs ‘Romp to Stomp’ Event Raises over $40,000
On Saturday, March 5, Tubbs Snowshoes and the Denver Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation held their second annual 'Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer' Snowshoe Series at the Frisco Nordic Center. The event raised over $40,000 f
Magnum Acquires U.S. Footwear Factory
Magnum USA, a division of Hi-Tec Sports USA has acquired Falcon Shoe Manufacturing Co. and its historic Lewiston, Maine footwear factory. The move all but secures the future of the factory’s current labor force, and has already resulted in the addition o
Shimano Taps SHIFT Communications for PR Campaign
SHIFT Communications has signed Shimano Inc. to its client roster. SHIFT will support Shimano in educating the American public about how bicycling is part of the solution to many of our nation's worst problems such as traffic congestion, pollution an
