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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Names rygr U.S. Public Relations Agency of Record

January 10, 2019 SGB Today

BIDDEFORD, Maine (Jan. 9, 2019)— Hyperlite Mountain Gear, producer of optimized ultralight gear for passionate backpackers, thru-hikers, alpinists and other goal-oriented outdoor enthusiasts, names rygr, an integrated marketing agency for the active lifestyle, its public relations agency of record. rygr will drive Hyperlite’s public relations efforts in the United States, effective Jan. 1, 2019. “Hyperlite […]

Oboz announces its ambassador team for 2019

January 10, 2019 SGB Today

Oboz rings in the new year with a fresh slate of ambassadors for 2019

OBIT Dr. Bernice Sandler

January 10, 2019 SGB Update

Dr. Bernice Sandler, known as the “godmother of Title IX” for her work advocating for women’s and girls rights in education and athletics, has passed away at the age of 90.

Nike Expands Relationship With Gridsum

January 10, 2019 SGB Update

Gridsum Holding Inc., a provider of cloud-based big-data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in China, announced that it has expanded its relationship with Nike, Inc., with the addition of data analysis, consulting, and data modeling services.

Nicole Hobson Joins PPR Staff

January 10, 2019 SGB Update

Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) on Thursday announced the hiring of its first full-time employee. As member services manager, Nicole Hobson will serve more than 1,000 PPR members—and counting—with the quality and commitment expected in a subsidiary of PTR.

Nemo Names Tom Ceulemans as European Sales Manager

January 10, 2019 SGB Update

Nemo Equipment, designer of outdoor gear and accessories, has hired Tom Ceulemans as its European sales manager. Ceulemans, who has been representing Nemo over the last four years through Zopfi BV in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, will be based in Belgium. Nemo also announces the transition of leadership of international sales from Brent Merriam, COO, to Mike Welch, VP of global sales.

Albert P. Carey Appointed As Non-Executive Chairman Of Unifi Board of Directors

January 10, 2019 SGB Update

Unifi Inc. on Thursday announced the appointment of Albert P. Carey as non-executive chairman of its board of directors, effective immediately. Carey has played an active role with Unifi since being elected to its board of directors in January 2018.

The Buckle Reports December Comps Drop Slightly

January 10, 2019 SGB Update

The Buckle Inc. on Thursday announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended January 5, 2019, decreased 0.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended January 6, 2018.

Kohl’s Lifts Lower End Of Guidance On Comps Increase

January 10, 2019 SGB Update

Kohl’s Corp. on Thursday reported comparable sales for November and December 2018 combined. On a shifted basis, which compares the nine weeks ended January 5, 2019 and January 6, 2018, comparable sales for the Holiday period increased 1.2 percent.

Badger Sportswear Cuts Off Chinese Factory In Internment Camp

January 10, 2019 SGB Update

Badger Sportswear in a statement posted to its website said it will no longer do business with a Chinese company that allegedly used workers from an internment camp holding targeted members of ethnic minority groups, according to the Associated Press.