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Brooks Launches Mobile CRM and Sweepstakes Program

July 26, 2010 SGB Update

Brooks Sports, Inc. is introducing its first mobile campaign around the launch of the Ghost 3 shoe. By incorporating 2D barcodes in its promotional materials, Brooks enables consumers to enter a “Host the Ghost” mobile sweepstakes to win an all-access VIP

Luxottica’s Q2 Profits Climb 30% on Robust Sales Gains

July 26, 2010 SGB Update

Luxottica SpA said net profit in the second quarter rose 30% on strong sales of its Ray-Ban and Oakley brands, the rebounding U.S. market and improved profitability in both wholesale and retail channels…

RECALL: Brine Lacrosse Gloves

July 26, 2010 SGB Update

Brine Inc. announced the the voluntary recall of about 7,000 youth and adult Brine VIP lacrosse gloves. Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard

Nine West to Launch Perfume

July 26, 2010 SGB Update

Jones Apparel Group will add women's fragrances to the line of products sold under its Nine West brand name. Jones said it has a license agreement with Inter Parfums USA that covers making, marketing and distributing the fragrances. Terms of the deal

Nike to Pay $1.5MM To Assist Laid off Honduran Workers

July 26, 2010 SGB Update

Nike, Inc. has pledged to pay $1.54 million to help 1,800 workers in Honduras who lost their jobs when two subcontractors closed their factories. The agreement comes after several universities and a nationwide group, United Students Against Sweatshops, ha

NBFog Inc. Completes Bridge Financing Round

July 26, 2010 SGB Update

NBFog Inc., which specializes in investing & brand management for the outdoor lifestyle industry, has completed its first bridge investment round. Terms were not disclosed…

Horny Toad Names Director of Marketing

July 26, 2010 SGB Update

Horny Toad appointed Bobbie Parisi to director of marketing. Most recently, Parisi spent four years at KEEN as the driving force behind developing the brand's positioning of HybridLife and the award winning STAND campaign…

Sears Becomes 1st Major Retailer to Join AFIRM

July 26, 2010 SGB Update

AFIRM, the fitness trade group, announced that Sears has become the first retailer to join the association. Sears is the nation's largest retailer of fitness equipment, and the exclusive retailer of NordicTrack equipment in the U.S…

Warnaco Taps Former VF Exec to Head Swimwear Business

July 26, 2010 SGB Update

The Warnaco Group, Inc. appointed James B. Gerson, former president of V.F. Corp's Reef business, as president of its Swimwear division. …

Edwin Watts Acquires Five Golf Stores in Southeast

July 26, 2010 SGB Update

Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC acquired five retail locations from Southern Golf Partners, including stores in Albany, Ga.; Augusta, Ga.; Macon, Ga.; Ocala, Fla. and Panama City Beach, Fla. Each of the stores will be converted into full-service Edwin Watts G

Electric Bike Association Plans Events for Interbike OutDoor Demo 2010

July 22, 2010 SGB Executive

Interbike is partnering with Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) to provide new electric bicycle features at OutDoor Demo, September 20-21, 2010. The features include an eBike-only paved demo track and the Hill Climb Challenge, a spectator-friendly

VF Reports 47% Increase in Q2 Earnings, Raises Guidance

July 22, 2010 SGB Executive

VF Corp. reported second quarter revenues rose 7% to $1.59 billion from $1.49 billion in the second quarter of 2009. Net income and earnings per share reached record levels in the quarter, with each increasing by 47%. Global revenues of The North Face and