Author: SGB Media

Champion Partners With NBPA

June 20, 2019 SGB Update

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and THINK450 announced a partnership with Hanesbrands Inc. that will recognize Champion as the official sport style partner of the union.

American Outdoor Brands Still Seeing Firearms Softness

June 20, 2019 SGB Executive

American Outdoor Brands wrapped up a challenging year with a fourth quarter that came out well ahead of guidance. But James Debney, president and CEO, said the beat was largely driven by promotions and he still sees flat demand for firearms despite May’s uptick in firearms background checks.

Tony Larson Returns To Spy As Creative Director

June 20, 2019 SGB Update

SPY announced that Tony Larson is returning to the fold in his previously held position as Creative Director. Tony played an integral part in SPY’s branding and artistic direction from 2012 to 2015, including the launch of the Happy Lens campaign, along with initiatives such as SPY’s collaboration with Richer Poorer. Larson left SPY in […]

NCTO CEO Testifies At USTR Hearing On Tariffs

June 20, 2019 SGB Update

National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas is testifying at a public hearing on June 20 in support of the administration’s efforts to crack down on China’s abuse of intellectual property rights through the use of the Section 301 mechanism, while also calling on the administration to include finished apparel and home furnishings in any retaliatory tariffs against China.

American Outdoor Brands Blasts Past Guidance

June 20, 2019 SGB Update

American Outdoor Brands, the parent of Smith & Wesson, reported profits rose 6.7 percent in the fourth quarter ended April 30 on a 2.6 percent revenue gain. Earnings were well above and sales slightly above guidance.

The Topps Company Hires Head Of Partnerships

June 19, 2019 SGB Update

The Topps Company Inc., the maker of sports cards, entertainment and confectionery products, announced the hiring of Stephen Chriss as vice president, global head of partnerships & integrated marketing. Chriss will oversee key partner relationships and manage marketing activation strategies across Topps.

Bemis Associates Appoints President

June 19, 2019 SGB Update

Bemis Associates Inc., a maker of plastic film used for adhesives, selected Michael Johansen as its new president. The current CEO and president, Steve Howard, will step down from his role as president to focus his attention solely on the CEO responsibilities,

IDC: Earwear And Watches To Drive Wearables

June 19, 2019 SGB Update

The market for wearable devices is on track to reach global shipments of 222.9 million units in 2019, growing to 302.3 million units in 2023 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9 percent, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Behind that growth is the propagation of smartwatches and ear-worn devices, which will account for more than 70 percent of all wearable shipments by 2023.

CTA: China Tariffs Are Taxes On Consumers’ Favorite Tech

June 19, 2019 SGB Update

The Trump administration’s proposed 25 percent tariff on $300 billion in goods imported from China would increase the prices Americans pay for cell phones, laptops, tablets and video game consoles, according to a new study commissioned by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). If the list 4 tariffs take effect, Americans will pay between $50 and $120 more apiece for many of their favorite technology products.

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