Skechers USA Settles Three Class Action Suits…
Skechers USA Inc. has reportedly reached a tentative settlement in three class-action lawsuits that were brought by former and current store managers, assistant store managers and employees of the company's retail stores who accused the company of vi
Klein’s All Sports to Shutter All Doors…
Klein's All Sports, an Upstate New York regional sporting goods mainstay for 56 years, will be going out of business and closing its 12 stores in the near future. The sale of all inventory in all currently stores is underway and will continue until a
GEAR for Sports to Launch New Premium Golf Apparel Line…
GEAR for Sports last week signed a deal to be the exclusive licensee of Robert Trent Jones Apparel. The new apparel brand, which will be designed, manufactured and distributed by GEAR for Sports, is expected to reach retail in May 2005…
Bell Acquires Sports Instruments…
Bell Sports has purchased Sports Instruments a manufacturer and designed of heart rate monitors, cycle computers and sports watches. Bell will market and sell the Sports Instruments product line through its network of more than 3,000 independent bike deal
Former Yakima Owner Criticizes Move; Company Pulls Out of Winter Shows…
In an interview last week with a local Arcata paper, Don Banducci, former owner of Yakima, criticized Watermark for its decision to move the company out of Humboldt County. Last month, Watermark announced that it would be moving all landsport operations,
Mass Retailers Put Pressure on Outdoor Equipment…
Earlier this month The B.O.S.S. Report reviewed OIA’s bi-annual retail top-line report and covered in detail the macro trends in today’s retail environment as well as the performance of the Outdoor Specialty Market (See BOSS_0449). This week’s issue will
Nikwax N.A Opens New Canadian Fulfillment Center…
Nikwax N.A. has opened a new facility to handle fulfillment of all Nikwax products into Canadian markets. The new Nikwax fulfillment center, based in Richmond, British Columbia has been established in response to the “wildfire” growth the company has expe
Bell Acquires Sports Instruments…
Bell Sports has purchased Sports Instruments a manufacturer and designed of heart rate monitors, cycle computers and sports watches. Bell will market and sell the Sports Instruments product line through its network of more than 3,000 independent bike deal
Former Yakima Owner Criticizes Move; Company Pulls Out of Winter Shows…
In an interview last week with a local Arcata paper, Don Banducci, former owner of Yakima, criticized Watermark for its decision to move the company out of Humboldt County. Last month, Watermark announced that it would be moving all landsport operations,
Obermeyer Hires Shenley Bertram Smith as Texas-Gulf Rep.
Sport Obermeyer has hired Shenley Bertram Smith to their Sales Team. A familiar face at Obermeyer, Smith was previously a member of their production and customer service departments in 1995 – 1998, but will be expanding her role at Obermeyer to Sales Repr
Suunto Inks Deal with WeCeFAR
Florida based adventure racing club, WeCeFAR (West Central Florida Adventure Racing) has inked a partnership with Suunto USA as a “sustaining” sponsor of its 2005 adventure racing and ultra endurance events…
Gear for Sports Inks Robert Trent Jones License
GEAR for Sports will be the exclusive licensee of Robert Trent Jones Apparel, a golfer’s fashion-forward brand of fine men’s apparel. This new brand will be designed, manufactured and distributed by GEAR for Sports. The Robert Trent Jones collection is cu
Nikwax Opens Canadian Fulfillment Center
Nikwax N.A. officials announced today that they have opened a new facility to handle fulfillment of all Nikwax® products into Canadian markets. The new Nikwax fulfillment center, based in Richmond, British Columbia has been established in response to wild
OR Winter Market Seminar Schedule Looks Promising
When it comes to educational seminars, lively panel discussions and expert advice, Winter Market attendees will have plenty to choose from at the January tradeshow (January 29 – February 1). Once again, Outdoor Retailer is providing a full line-up of fre
Gear for Sports Hires David Santana as VP of Sourcing
GEAR For Sports‚ has named David Santana vice president of
sourcing. In his new role, Santana will be responsible for all overseas GEAR offices including Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Honduras, Guatemala, Peru and Colombia. Additionally, Santana will supervis
