Category: Apparel

Nike Inc. Divests Bauer Hockey in $200 mm Deal…

February 25, 2008 SGB Update

The deal that has been the talk of the hockey industry since late September finally occurred last week as Nike reported reaching a definitive agreement to sell its Bauer Hockey subsidiary to an investor group led by Kohlberg & Company and Canadian busines

OIA Adds Chief Lobbyist; Opens D.C. Office…

February 25, 2008 SGB Update

The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) opening its Washington, D.C. office and hired Todd Keller to manage the office. Keller will be based at the office, located near Union Station within walking distance of Capitol Hill. Amy Roberts, director of gove

GE Energy Opens eVent Lamination Facility in China

February 25, 2008 SGB Update

GE Energy has begun taking orders for eVent fabric from Chinese cut-and-sew operations at a new 7,000-square-meter manufacturing and laboratory facility in Shanghai, China. GE built the facility to be closer to customers of its membranes business, includ

Cascade Designs Hires European Sales Manager

February 25, 2008 SGB Update

Cascade Designs, Ltd., announced that Annette Jansen has joined the company as European Regional Sales Manager. Jansen will take responsibility for specific regions within the European sales team and help support the rapidly growing sales of Therm-a-Rest,

Weyco Group Q4 Profits Up Slightly

February 25, 2008 SGB Update

Weyco Group Inc. reported slightly higher profits for the fourth quarter, despite flat retail sales and declining U.S. sales of the key Florsheim brand. Net income increased 1% to $7.8 million, or 66 cents per share, compared with $7.7 million, or 64 cen

MacGregor Golf Names Setola CEO

February 22, 2008 SGB Update

MacGregor Golf Co. named Michael J. Setola as its president and CEO, effective immediately. Setola was most recently president of Oxford Industries, where he was responsible for brands including Oxford, Lanier and Ben Sherman. Additionally, the company an

Implus Footcare Launches Hosiery Division

February 21, 2008 SGB Update

Implus Footcare, LLC, has created a new Hosiery Division. The creation stems from the company’s rapid sales growth under their Sof Sole, Yaktrax and Apara brands. The Hosiery Division’s focus will be to build sock assortment across multiple Implus’ brands

Volcom Posts 22.1% Q4 Sales Gains; Net Income Slips

February 21, 2008 SGB Update

Volcom, Inc. saw fourth quarter net revenues jump 22.1% to $69.1 million, from $56.6 million a year ago. Total revenues for the full year increased 30.9% to $268.6 million from $205.3 million. Net income for the fourth quarter decreased to $7.1 million, o

Optic Nerve/Mountain Shades Moves to Wheat Ridge, CO

February 21, 2008 SGB Update

Optic Nerve and Mountain Shade sunglasses will move its current headquarters IN Edgewater, CO, to Wheat Ridge. The new Optic Nerve/Mountain Shades office, over triple the size of the current location, will open for business on February 25, 2008 and is loc

Columbia Partners with The Skin Cancer Foundation

February 21, 2008 SGB Update

Columbia Sportswear partnered with The Skin Cancer Foundation to introduce a new Omni-Shade sun protective apparel line. Columbia said it is the first global company to receive The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation, which is awarded to

Nexcen’s D’Loren Joins Board of Running Club

February 20, 2008 SGB Update

NexCen Brands Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, announced that its President and CEO, Robert W. D'Loren, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Achilles Track Club (ATC.) NexCen Brands, Inc. has also committed to donating $25

Modell’s to Open in Cinnaminson

February 20, 2008 SGB Update

Modell’s Sporting Goods has signed a lease for 18,000 square feet of retail space at the Marketplace at Cinnaminson in New Jersey. Located at 2501 Route 130 S., the Marketplace at Cinnaminson is anchored by Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club, and has a tenant roster

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