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PrimaLoft Adopts Responsible Down Standard

November 5, 2014 SGB Update

PrimaLoft, Inc. has adopted the Responsible Down Standard and said it has nearly doubled the number of brand partners who will use its Performance Down Blend and introduce PrimaLoft Black Insulation Down Blend for Fall ’15…

Under Armour Signs US Soccer Star Jermaine Jones

November 5, 2014 SGB Update

Under Armour added Jermaine Jones to its roster of athletes. The central midfielder is coming off a strong performance for the US Men's National Team in Brazil and recently joined the New England Revolution of MLS…

CamelBak Sales Drift Lower in Third Quarter

November 5, 2014 SGB Update

Camelbak Products' net sales declined 3.4 percent to $33.5 million during the third quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to the same period in 2013, its parent company Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. reported…

Kenji Haroutunian to Leave Outdoor Retailer

November 5, 2014 SGB Update

Outdoor Retailer Show Director Kenji Haroutunian will step down at the end of the month and be succeeded by Marissa Nicholson, according to Emerald Expositions, which owns the biannual trade show. A member of the SGB 40 Under 40 class of 2013, Nicholson

2014 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners Announced

November 5, 2014 SGB Update

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, unveiled the 2014 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners for both the American League and the National League during a live, hour-long “Baseball Tonight – The 2014 Rawlings Gold Glove A

Academy Sports Won’t Open on Thanksgiving

November 5, 2014 SGB Update

With Macy's and Kohl's gaining some criticism for opening their stores on Thanksgiving, Academy Sports + Outdoors announced that it planned to stay closed on Thanksgiving and open at 5 a.m. on Black Friday…

Rider Sandals Partners with Rock Band Surfer Blood

November 5, 2014 SGB Executive SGB Update

Brazilian footwear brand Rider Sandals has signed popular Indie rock band Surfer Blood as the newest member of its growing brand ambassador program. The band, based in West Palm Beach, Florida, embodies the Rider brand’s passion for adventure and wi

Phoenix Footwear Sees Double-Digit Q3 Revenue Gains

November 5, 2014 SGB Executive SGB Update

Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported sales from continuing operations for the third quarter increased $794,000 or 14.3 percent to $6.4 million compared to $5.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2013…

Descente Ups FY15 Guidance on Strong Asian Sales

November 5, 2014 SGB Executive SGB Update

Descente Ltd. raised its guidance for fiscal 2015 after reporting big profit gains in the six months ended Sept. 30 as growth in South Korea and other parts of Asia offset a decline in its native Japan and drove up sales 13.8 percent. In North America, wh

Spy Inc Resumes Growth in Third Quarter

November 5, 2014 SGB Executive SGB Update

Spy Inc. reported third quarter sales grew by $800,000, or 8.1 percent in the third quarter thanks to strong goggle sales and continued growth of its prescription frames. Gross margin increased 70 basis points to 49.2 percent…

White Sierra Hires New Sales Leadership

November 5, 2014 SGB Update

White Sierra, the outdoor sportswear and outerwear company, hired Chris Elkins as EVP of sales and operations, and Nick Schwartz as VP sales, to drive sales, further integrate the rep force with the brand and spearhead new initiatives as the company expan