Icebreaker Working on Co-Branded Apparel with Cabela’s
Icebreaker will launch a co-branded apparel line at Cabela’s this fall as part of its new five-year plan to double global sales to $400 million by 2019, company Founder Jeremy Moon told The B.O.S.S. Report last week. In a telephone interview from Ic
FN Manufacturing, FNH USA to Consolidate Operations into FN America
Herstal Group CEO Philippe Claessens has announced the decision to consolidate FN Manufacturing, LLC in Columbia, SC and FNH USA, LLC in McLean, VAP into a single entity, FN America, LLC…
Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Blasts Company’s Board for Short-term Focus
Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s Founder and largest shareholder Chip Wilson announced Wednesday that he voted against the re-election of two directors to the company’s board, arguing their focus on short-term results was coming “at the expense of pr
Adidas Partners with Bluesign Technologies
The Adidas Group announced a strategic partnership with Swiss company Bluesign Technologies to further drive sustainable solutions in its global supply chain…
West Coast Strike Could Trigger Surcharges by Container Lines
At least three major container shipping lines would be allowed to impose a surcharge to handle cargo if labor related unrest causes congestion at West Coast ports next month, according to a trade alert Outdoor Industry Association issued to its members We
Gander Mountain Coming To Myrtle Beach
Gander Mountain plans to open a store in Myrtle Beach, SC, in fall 2014…
SFIA State of the Industry Report: Technology Driving Product Interest and Sales
Technology in sports and fitness products continues to be a growth driver for the industry, according to the latest State of the Industry Report published by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). Acquiring new technology (40 percent) ranked se
L.L. Bean to Reopen Pop-up Shop in Natick Mall
L.L. Bean will be reopening its Natick Mall pop-up shop in Massachusetts June 30. The retailer opened its first-ever pop-up store in Natick for the 2013 holiday season activity at the kiosk-type shop exceeded expectations…
Trek Says Bike Featuring New Suspension Technology Headed to Dealers
Trek said a new suspension technology developed over the last five years in partnership with Penske Racing Shocks and Fox will become available at retail later this summer when its all-new Fuel EX 27.5 mountain bikes reaches dealers…
Black Diamond Given Year to Appoint More Independent Directors or Lose NASDAQ Listing
Black Diamond Inc. has been given a year to appoint a majority of independent directors to its board or risk losing its listing on the NASDAQ following shareholders' election last week of six company nominated directors…
Fox Head Inc. Names Millenacker as GM for US
Fox Head Inc. has named Michael Millenacker as general manager, USA. Millenacker will be assuming the leadership and management of all Fox US Business and will be reporting directly to Nick Adcock, CEO…
New Balance Introduces Authors Collection
New Balance is introducing a series of sneakers for their “Made in USA” collection that pays tribute to some of the greatest American novels ever written. Specific color combinations and choice materials will tell the story behind each shoe…
Bauer Seeks to Raise $110 Million in Stock Offering
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd., which is already listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, is pursuing a public offering of its common shares in the United States and Canada in a bid to raise gross proceeds of approximately $110 million…
Peter Schuster Joins Adidas Outdoor as Business Manager of Key Accounts
Adidas Outdoor announced Peter Schuster has become its business manager of key accounts for the U.S. Schuster worked with Oakley Inc., as director of sales for national accounts and national account channel sales manager for traditional sports and outdoor
Gregory Names the All Mountain Group as Sales Agency of the Year
Gregory Mountain Products has named the All Mountain Group as its sales agency of the Year for 2013…
