NRF Asks Appeals Court to Overturn Swipe Fee Settlement
The National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association asked an appeals court to overturn a federal judge’s approval of a controversial lawsuit settlement over Visa and MasterCard’s credit card swipe fees…
Goldwin Ski Pushing to Open 200 Ski Shops by 2017, Grow C3Fit Brand
Goldwin Inc. of Japan plans to increase distribution of its luxury Goldwin ski apparel brand by ten-fold to about 200 doors in the United States by 2017, the president of the company’s new U.S. subsidiary told The B.O.S.S. Report.
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May Retail Sales Fell at Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores
Retail sales at sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores fell in May, according to advance estimates of U.S. retail sales released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday…
Lululemon Launches Buy-back As Comps Decline Clouds Future
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced a $475 million stock buyback last week to take the sting out of disappointing fiscal first quarter results, but some investors were not buying it. Pointing to a continuing decline in comparable store sales, analysts cont
Trout Unlimited Announces New Chief Marketing Officer
Trout Unlimited announced that Joel R. Johnson, a former advertising agency executive will head up the non-profit conservation organization's marketing and communications efforts…
Hillsound Equipment Adds to Fly Fishing Ambassador Team
Hillsound Equipment, a producer of winter and fishing footwear traction and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts has announced the addition of fishing guide and professional skier Shroder Baker to its ambassador team…
NSSF 2014 Industry Summit Addresses Shooting Sports Participation
More than 210 leaders from the firearms industry, state wildlife agencies and conservation organizations attended the NSSF Industry Summit June 9-11 in Springfield, Massachusetts…
Adidas Outdoor Appoints Business Manager of Key Accounts
Adidas Outdoor appointed Peter Schuster as business manager of key accounts for the U.S. Schuster has more than 20 years of experience in sales, most recently director of sales for national accounts and national account channel sales manager for tradition
Report: Toms for Sale
According to the Financial Times, Toms has hired bankers to explore a sale. The L.A.-based ethical label could fetch as much as $600 million, sources told the newspaper…
Implus Adds FitDeck to Fitness Line-Up
Implus has acquired FitDeck, Inc., a company that creates custom decks of playing cards – delivered in both physical and digital formats – that make exercise more simple, convenient and fun. The acquisition comes as Implus continues to expand its current
Sportsman’s Warehouse Beats Plan Despite Q1 Loss
In its first report since going public in late April, Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc. reported a loss due to an expected sharp decline in firearms and ammunition sales. On a conference call with analysts, John Schaefer, Sportsman's Warehouse
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 la
Lululemon CFO to Retire
Lululemon Athletica Inc. CFO John Currie has notified the company of his plans to retire by the end of the fiscal year. Lululemon will hire an executive search firm to find his replacement…
Field Logic, Inc. Acquires Production House
v2 Studios, a full service production house, has been acquired by by archery company Field Logic, Inc…
Lululemon Cuts 2014 Guidance as Sales Weaken
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported a drop in profit for the fiscal first quarter amid a tax charge tied to a share-repurchase plan and lowered its outlook for the year. Comparable-store sales for the first quarter decreased 4 percent on a constant dollar b
