Author: Thomas J. Ryan

Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
tryan@sgbonline.com | 917.375.4699

Mizuno Lowers FY Guidance on Weak Q3

November 13, 2013 SGB Executive SGB Update

Mizuno reported revenues totaled ¥88.3 billion ($889.3 mm) in the six months ended Sept. 30, up 8.5 percent compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year. Operating profit stood at ¥2.6 billion ($26.2 mm), down 13.8 percent. The Japanese-based

Urban Chain DTLR to Go Public

November 12, 2013 SGB Update

DTLR, formerly known as Downtown Locker Room, plans to sell up to $75 million in stock in an initial public offering, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. DTLR has grown its store base from 68 at the end of fiscal 2009 to 95 st

Under Armour Unveils ‘Make You Better’ Campaign

November 12, 2013 SGB Update

At an event in Denver, CO, Under Armour debuted “Under Armour Makes You Better,” a new campaign featuring world champion downhill skier Lindsey Vonn, freestyle skiing star Bobby Brown and reigning X Games champion and snowboard cross athlete Dominique Mal

Motionwear to Expand Indianapolis Headquarters

November 12, 2013 SGB Update

Motionwear, LLC, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of girls' dance, gymnastics, team and cheer apparel in Indianapolis, IN, announced plans to expand its operations, creating up to 28 new jobs by 2016…

SIA Sets New Dates, Exhibitors for 2014 Sourcing Snow

November 12, 2013 SGB Update

Thanks to a successful inaugural Sourcing Snow in 2013 and positive industry feedback, the Sourcing Snow exhibit showcasing component manufacturers will remain open the entire length of the 2014 SIA Snow Show (Jan. 30-Feb. 2). It will relocate to the Show

BrandBlack Signs Jamal Crawford as First Endorser

November 12, 2013 SGB Update

Brandblack, a new basketball sneaker line started by footwear veteran David Raysse, has signed NBA guard Jamal Crawford of the Los Angeles Clippers as its first endorser. With the brand’s mantra “A Different Way to Fly”, Brandblack is de

Sam Edelman to Launch E-Commerce Site

November 12, 2013 SGB Update

Sam Edelman is moving into the world of e-commerce. The footwear, accessory and soon-to-be apparel company launched its new digital flagship – samedelman.com – on Nov. 11…

Kwik Goal Signs Brad Guzan as Player Representative

November 12, 2013 SGB Update

Kwik Goal has finalized an agreement with U.S. Men’s National Team and Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan which names Guzan as a Kwik goal player representative. Guzan will be providing blogs for kwikgoal.com describing his experiences with the U.S.

Retail Imports Grew In October Despite Government Shutdown

November 12, 2013 SGB Update

Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports grew 6.5 percent in October over the same month last year despite the government shutdown, and year-over-year increases are expected to continue for the remainder of the year, according to t

Xenith Responds to Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report

November 12, 2013 SGB Update

Xenith, the helmet maker, responded to a recent report from the Institute of Medicine that found that high school football players are nearly twice as likely to get concussions as college football players and high school athletes in other sports. Xenith

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