Sheri Poe Out at MBT
MBT reports that Sheri Poe will no longer serve as CEO of U.S. operations. Ken Pucker, who was named interim global CEO in early November, will assume her responsibilities for managing the U.S. entity of MBT…
Fleet Feet Holds National Franchise Conference, Launches New Format
Fleet Feet, Inc., the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, met in Dallas this week for its annual Winter Franchise Conference. Franchisees from 30 states attended workshops and an exclusive trade show which marked the first year of a n
Hot Products in a Cold Season
ACROSS THE SNOWBELT many runners continue to pursue their passion regardless of how low the temperatures drop. Keeping these diehard enthusiasts warm, upright and safe offers running specialty retailers a steady source of sales until spring arrives…
Zoot Acquired by K2 Sports
Zoot Sports has been acquired by K2 Sports. Terms of the transaction were…
Running Specialty Attracts New Brands
Despite numerous hurdles, about a dozen new brands are either in the midst of launching their first running shoes or setting up major initiatives to get into U.S. running specialty. The launches come as a recessionary climate makes buyers across retail ne
Holiday Was Just as Tough as Everyone Expected
Holiday 2008 proved to be just as disappointing for many in the retail sphere as everyone worried beforehand. Though anecdotal evidence from much of specialty retail held slightly better results than the general market…
Mizuno Opens New Distribution Center
MIZUNO USA, INC. held an official grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for the company’s new 300,000 square foot distribution center in Buford, GA…
Vasque Sponsors the Hasegawa Cup Trail Race
Vasque footwear expanded its international influence by sponsoring what is considered the biggest, longest, toughest and yet most popular endurance race in Japan – the Hasegawa Tsuneo Cup Mountain Endurance Race…
New Balance Appoints New Sales Executives
New Balance has appointed Chris Quinn as executive vice president, North American sales. An executive with 20 years of experience developing organizational leadership, functional sales skills and a broad business perspective, Quinn was…
Etonic Promotes Two in Running Division
Etonic Worldwide has promoted Russ Curran to general manager of Etonic Running and Dan Norton to senior director of marketing…
Suunto Names Director of Marketing
Suunto North America has named Nate Randle as director of marketing….
Wal-Mart to Settle Wage Suits
Wal-Mart agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle allegations that the company didn't pay workers for overtime or let them take breaks. The retail giant said it will pay plaintiffs in class actions and their lawyers between $352 millio
RECALL: Atomic Alpine Ski Bindings
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Atomic Skis, has announced a voluntary recall of Alpine Ski Bindings. The recall covers about 125,000 units as well as an additional 1.0 million were sold outside the U.S…
Crocs Woes Cut into Industry Q3 Sales and Profits
With the last of the third quarter reports now filed with the SEC, The B.O.S.S. Report presents a wrap-up of industry public company results. Results are posted for those companies that have reported results for the period ended closest to the end of Sep
Jarden Corp. Honored by BusinessWeek
Jarden Corp. said it has been named to BusinessWeek's newly-released list of the World's Most Influential Companies. Noted as a company that is a “master of its domain” in the consumer goods industry, Jarden's recognition on the annual list
