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Reef Adds Evan Geiselman as Ambassador

January 7, 2015 SGB Update

Reef announced its new head-to-toe partnership with Evan Geiselman. Florida native Geiselman is only 21 years old, but has been known in competitive surfing circles for over a decade…

Mike’s Bikes Secures Expanded Credit Line

January 7, 2015 SGB Update

Mike’s Bikes, the largest independent bicycle retailer on the West Coast, based in Marin County, has received a multi-million dollar credit facility from Business Capital. With 11 locations spread throughout Northern California, the company plans to

J.C. Penney Reports Above-Plan Holiday Revenues

January 7, 2015 SGB Update

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported comparable store sales growth of 3.7 percent for the combined nine-week November and December period over the same period last year. It also raised its fourth-quarter sales guidance…

Lorpen Donates Socks to Coalition for the Homeless

January 7, 2015 SGB Update

Lorpen donated more than $50,000 worth of merino blend socks to the Coalition for the Homeless, the nation’s oldest advocacy and direct service organization helping homeless men, women and children. The socks will be distributed to New York City&#82

Lululemon Athletica Appoints Chief Financial Officer

January 7, 2015 SGB Update

Lululemon Athletica Inc. named Stuart C. Haselden as its chief financial officer to replace John Currie, who had announced plans last summer to retire by the end of the current fiscal year…

Vasque Announces 2015 Thru-Hike Syndicate Ambassadors

January 7, 2015 SGB Update

Vasque and outdoor industry partners Osprey Packs, NEMO Equipment, Leki Trekking Poles and Darn Tough Socks announced its official 2015 Thru-Hike Syndicate. Many members of the team will be hiking for causes such as Project Canoe, Women’s Learning P

PVH Corp. to Close Izod Retail Division

January 7, 2015 SGB Update

PVH Corp. will close its Izod retail division, which currently operates approximately 120 stores…

Report: Dick’s Sporting Goods Explores Going Private

January 7, 2015 SGB Update

Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. is holding early-stage conversations with a “handful” of buyout firms in a move that may take the company private, according to a report from Reuters. Unidentified sources indicated no formal sales process is u

Zumiez December Comps Rise 8.0 Percent

January 7, 2015 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2015 increased 14.4 percent to $143.4 million, compared to $125.3 million a year ago. The company's comparable sales increased 8.0 percent…

Holiday E-Commerce Spending Grew 15 Percent

January 7, 2015 SGB Executive SGB Update

ComScore reported holiday season U.S. retail e-commerce spending from desktop computers for the entire November-December 2014 holiday season reached $53.3 billion, marking a 15-percent increase versus the corresponding days last year. Cyber Monday (Monday

Hoka One One to Launch Hiking Boots

January 7, 2015 SGB Update

Hoka One One plans to launch its first hiking boot this fall. The footwear brand, which initially catered to trail and other runners, will introduce its MTN collection, which will span five new styles including…

Under Armour Launches UA Record

January 6, 2015 SGB Update

Under Armour unveiled UA Record, the latest addition to its comprehensive health and fitness network, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Members can invite up to 20 friends within their network to compete in customized health and fitness chall