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Performance Bicycle Recognized for Cycling-Friendly Efforts

May 11, 2015 SGB Update

Performance Bicycle, the leading cycling chain in the U.S., said The League of American Bicyclists has recognized its corporate headquarters as a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Business…

Zamst Sponsored Stephen Curry Named NBA MVP

May 11, 2015 SGB Update

Zamst celebrated Stephen Curry, point guard for the Golden State Warriors, for winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. He became the second Warrior ever to win the award. The 27-year old MVP missed 40 games during the 2011-2012 season due to several

Crocs Posts Q1 Loss

May 8, 2015 SGB Update

Crocs Inc reported sales slumped 16.1 percent in the first quarter, to $262.2 million, in line with expectations. On a currency-neutral basis, revenue decreased 8 percent. The company showed a loss of $6.0 million, or 8 cents a share, against a profit of

Nike Plans U.S. Manufacturing Jobs If Trade Measures Approved

May 8, 2015 SGB Update

Nike Inc. announced its intention to accelerate investment in advanced footwear manufacturing in the United States, if a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPA) is passed and finalized. In a statement put out Friday, hours before President Barack Obama is to spea

Merrell’s President Exits

May 8, 2015 SGB Update

Wolverine World Wide Inc. confirmed that Gene McCarthy, Merrell brand’s president since August 2013, had left the company, effective May. 4. Jim Gabel, president of Wolverine’s Performance Group, has assumed day-to-day leadership of the brand.

Mizuno’s Q4 Profits Slip

May 8, 2015 SGB Update

Mizuno Corp. saw a slight decline in earnings in its fiscal fourth quarter ended Mar. 31, with slight revenue declines seen in the Americas…

Adidas Sees North America Rebound

May 8, 2015 SGB Update

Adidas’ ramped-up investments in the U.S. are already starting to pay off. Combined sales of the Adidas and Reebok brands in the North America region rose 6.7 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter, representing a turnaround from a

Nike to Boost U.S. Production If Trade Measures Approved

May 8, 2015 SGB Update

In what took many labor advocates by surprise, Nike Inc. put out a statement on Friday saying it intended to accelerate investment in “advanced footwear manufacturing” in the U.S., if a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is passed and finalized..

Crocs Q1 Shows Continued Stabalization

May 8, 2015 SGB Update

Crocs Inc. reported sales slumped 16.1 percent in the first quarter, to $262.2 million. On a currency-neutral basis, revenue decreased 8 percent. The company showed a loss of $6.0 million, or 8 cents a share, against a profit of $6.4 million, or 6 cents,

Fitbit Files To Go Public

May 8, 2015 SGB Update

Fitbit, the fitness tracker leader, filed for an initial public offering to raise up to $100 million, and surprised some by showing that it’s been profitable for several quarters. The eight-year-old company, based in San Francisco, will be the first

Glukos Signs Tobin Heath as Brand Ambassador

May 8, 2015 SGB Update

The Glukos Company Inc., a natural performance energy foods brand officially launching in May, announced the signing of United States Midfielder Tobin Heath. Heath, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, three-time NCAA champion, World Cup silver medalist…