Author: Charlie Lunan

NSF International Launches Global Traceable Down Standard

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

NSF International has released the new Global Traceable Down Standard (GTDS), a rival to the Responsible Down Standard developed by The North Face and Allied Feather & Down in collaboration with Control Union Certifications. The new standard is based on P

Onex Corp. to Acquire Survitec Group for $680MM

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Onex Corporation has agreed to acquire Survitec Group Limited, a UK-based maker of survival gear, for $680 million (£450 million). The transaction is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2015, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approva

Big 5 Sporting Goods’ Sales Slowed in December

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported warm weather, lower than expected firearms sales and discounting cooled its sales growth in December. The California-based retailer, announced net sales increased just…

Westcomb Names New Sales Reps

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Westcomb is broadening its capacity to serve retailers in Western Canada in addition to signing a new agency to manage growth in New England…

Federal Mediators Join Stalled PMA-ILWU Contract Talks

January 10, 2015 SGB Update

Hope that increasingly contentious contract negotiations between the companies and labor union running West Coast ports would not deteriorate into a paralyzing lock out or strike was bolstered last week when federal mediators said they would join the talk

PacSun Comps Break Out in December

January 9, 2015 SGB Update

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported comparable store net sales during the month of December increased 9 percent compared to the same period a year ago…

Cannondale-Garmin Team Showcases 2015 Team and Technology

January 9, 2015 SGB Update

Cannondale-Garmin Pro Cycling showcased its 2015 team and the cycling products they will be using at a VIP event in New York City Wednesday night. Products from sponsors Cannondale, Garmin, New Balance, Mavic, Castelli, POC, FSA/Vision, Fizik and Kinnetic

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