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TUNR Set to Launch

October 12, 2010 SGB Update

Describing itself as the “first footwear aftermarket brand,” TUNR will introduce a collection of design-forward fitted socks and high-end shoe laces tied to iconic athletic styles from iconic footwear brands…

Lids To Administer Southeast Missouri State/Nike Deal

October 11, 2010 SGB Update

Hat World, Inc. announced its Lids Team Sports division has agreed to administer a five-year agreement between Southeast Missouri State University and Nike. In the deal the university agreed to name Nike the official uniform, apparel and footwear provide

Under Armour Creates Wounded Warrior Camouflage Uniforms

October 11, 2010 SGB Update

Through a partnership with Wounded Warrior Project, Under Armour announced the creation of college football uniforms for the University of Utah, Texas Tech University, and University of Maryland. This marks the second year Under Armour has designed custom

New Era Cap Creates Anniversary Design Project

October 11, 2010 SGB Update

To celebrate New Era Cap Co., Inc.'s 90th anniversary as an international headwear and apparel brand, the company is launching New Era XC later this month. In the U.S., 90 key influencers, tastemakers and passionate fans have been tapped to design a

Performance Bicycle Names President and COO

October 11, 2010 SGB Update

Performance Bicycle appointed Tom Tolworthy, who led Barnes and Noble into music retailing and a 400-store expansion in the late 1990s, as president and chief operating officer. Tolworthy was formerly CEO of the Vitamin Shoppe and president of Barnes and

Report: Nike to Gain NFL Apparel Licensing Rights

October 11, 2010 SGB Update

National Football League owners will be presented with a proposal on Tuesday to award the league's apparel and sideline rights to Nike Inc., according to various news reports. Reebok has been the NFL's apparel licensing partner since 2001…

GSI Commerce to Open Customization Center in Louisville

October 11, 2010 SGB Update

GSI Commerce held the grand opening of the company's new customization facility in Louisville. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson on Monday joined NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz and officials from GSI Commerce at the eve

OBIT: Georges Salomon

October 11, 2010 SGB Update

Georges Salomon, the the inventor of release bindings and the founder of the Salomon brand, passed away peacefully last week at the age of 85. He built the Salomon brand, now owned by Amer Sports, from a small workshop producing ski edges to a major worl

Arena Group Acquired by PE Firm

October 11, 2010 SGB Update

Arena Group, the Italian swimwear company, has been acquired by The Riverside Company, a private equity firm. Riverside bought Arena from Italian fund BS Private Equity using cash from Riverside Europe Fund IV. Arena's management invested alongside R

Montana’s Outdoor Specialty Crowd Vexed by Vann’s Expansion

October 11, 2010 SGB Update

Vann's, a 50-year-old appliance and electronics store and the largest independent retailer in Montana, is venturing into outdoor retail with the planned launch of www.bigskycountry.com in a move that is vexing many of the states outdoor specialty ret

Genesco Closes Sports Avenue Acquisition

October 11, 2010 SGB Update

Genesco Inc. announced that its Hat World subsidiary, which operates the Lids Sports business, has completed its previously announced acquisition of the assets of Sports Avenue and related entities. Sports Avenue operates 48 fan stores across the U.S. and