Author: Thomas J. Ryan

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

Deckers Wins Ugg Counterfeit Lawsuit

November 17, 2009 SGB Update

Deckers Outdoor Corp. has won a copyright infringement lawsuit against a Melbourne, Australia firm over the sale of counterfeit Ugg boots. According to Smart Company in Australia, a court has ordered the company, Hepbourne, to pay Australian $7.5m (U.S. $

OBIT: Sy Syms, Syms Corp.

November 17, 2009 SGB Executive

Syms Corp. Chairman Sy Syms died of heart failure. He was 83. Syms founded the off-price retailer in 1959 and took it public in 1983…

Diadora Introduces Eco-Friendly Soccer Uniforms

November 16, 2009 SGB Update

Golden Viking Sports, LLC, the exclusive U.S. licensee of Diadora soccer footwear, apparel and accessories, introduced Diadora Terra Verde, an environmentally friendly soccer apparel collection made from post-consumer recycled P.E.T. It is the first eco-f

SG Footwear Acquires Rugged Shark

November 16, 2009 SGB Update

SG Footwear has acquired all the assets, trademarks, and registrations of the Rugged Shark brand from Gordon Brothers LLC. Rugged Shark, a marine and fishing footwear brand, was founded in 2001. Terms were not disclosed…

Boxercraft Supports Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

November 16, 2009 SGB Update

Boxercraft said it donated more than 600 items to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The cheerleading apparel company noted that in the emergency room, kids’ clothes are often damaged or cut during treatment. Now, Children’s patients rec

Mueller Introduces “Mueller Green” Braces

November 16, 2009 SGB Update

Mueller Sports Medicine said it has introduced a line of athletic braces and supports made primarily from recycled plastic bottles and other recycled substances. Called Mueller Green, the new products also feature a core made from non-petroleum based mate

NRF: Retail Sales Dip in October

November 16, 2009 SGB Update

Retail industry sales, excluding auto, gas and restaurant sales, were down 1.3%, over October of last year and flat over September, according to the National Retail Federation. Sales including autos, gas and restaurants increased 1.4% over the previous mo

Everlast Signs Six Global Licensing Deals

November 13, 2009 SGB Update

Everlast Worldwide, Inc. announced the signing of six new licensing partnership agreements – Donleigh Sports, Leading Brands Inc, Vintage Sports Limited, Brands & Fashion NV, First Sports Marketing Ltd., and Baroody Group. The partnerships serve to exten

Craft Sponsoring Nordic World Championships OSLO 2011

November 12, 2009 SGB Executive

Sportswear brand CRAFT has just signed a contract to become Official Clothing Supplier of the FIS Nordic World Championships in Oslo 2011. The organizing crew, including many volunteers, will be all dressed in CRAFT for the debut of the new ski jump at Ho

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