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Under Armour Unveils Womens’ Campaign Featuring Gisele Bundchen

September 4, 2014 SGB Executive

Under Armour unveiled the newest chapter of its I Will What I Want campaign featuring Gisele Bundchen. Bundchen makes her debut for the brand in a film and interactive digital experience highlighting her athleticism and dedication under pressure…

Study Finds Link Between School Spirit and Student Achievement

September 4, 2014 SGB Executive

Students with higher levels of school spirit perform better academically, are more civically engaged, and are happier in general than their less-spirited peers, according to research released today by Varsity Brands. This online research was conducted by

Zumiez Skates Past Q2 Guidance

September 4, 2014 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. reported net income in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 increased 57.3 percent to $7.5 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.7 million, or 16 cents, a year ago. Both sales and EPS came in well above the action s

Quiksilver Logs Deep Fiscal Q3 Loss; Sales Fall 19 Percent

September 4, 2014 SGB Update

Quiksilver, Inc. reported revenues fell 19.0 percent in its third quarter ended July 31, to $395.7 million. On a currency-neutral basis, sales were down 17 percent for the Quiksilver brand, 9 percent at Roxy, and 34 percent at DC Shoes. The company showed

Keen Launches Sweepstakes for Pacific Northwest Hiking Adventure

September 4, 2014 SGB Update

Keen announced a global hiking sweepstakes promoting its new Durand WP hiking boot that inspires fans to imagine the unique adventures they might find by taking one million steps. The hiking prize package for two includes airfare to Keen's home in

Sport Chalet Partners with Reebok on CrossFit Sweepstakes

September 4, 2014 SGB Update

Sport Chalet has partnered with Reebok on a sweepstakes that will take the winner from coast to coast, starting with a trip to the Reebok CrossFit One Box in Boston for exclusive training sessions, the latest Reebok training gear and nutritional advice fo

USA Hockey Extends Partnership With Harrow Sports

September 4, 2014 SGB Update

USA Hockey entered into a multi-year agreement with Harrow Sports to continue as the official equipment, uniform, apparel, and bag supplier of the 2015 and 2017 USA Hockey Men's and Women's National University Team…

The Athlete’s Foot to Add 50 Stores in the Netherlands

September 3, 2014 SGB Update

Intersport International Corporation (IIC) announced the completion of a master franchise agreement with Euretco B.V. of The Netherlands for the conversion of their ‘Coach’ sneaker retail chain to IIC’s retail banner The Athlete’s

BRS Acquires New Archery Products

September 3, 2014 SGB Update

Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (BRS), a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired New Archery Products Corp. (NAP) and Quikfletch LLC (Quikfletch) from NAP's founder Andy Simo and other Quikfletch stockholders…

Ralph Lauren Named Official Partner and Outfitter of the PGA of America

September 3, 2014 SGB Update

Ralph Lauren Corporation has been named an official partner and outfitter of the PGA of America through 2020…

VF Partners to Provide $10M for Bangladesh Factory Safety Improvements

September 3, 2014 SGB Update

VF Corporation, the parent of The North Face, Vans and Timberland, announced a collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to provide up to $10 million in financing for building upgrades and fire and s