Cabela’s, Gander Mountain, Eastern Mountain Sports, Majestic Athletic, Icebreaker, Villa, JackRabbit, Ogio and SIA’s Snow Show were among the businesses sold in yet another busy year of M&A action in 2017.
Category: Apparel
OEKO-TEX Updates Product Guidelines
In 2018, the OEKO-TEX Association will provide further targeted support on issues relating to consumer protection and sustainability throughout the textile value creation chain.
Antigua Announces Its 2018 Team On Tour
Headlining the Antigua team on the LPGA Tour are five Solheim Cup teammates from the victorious 2017 American team; Brittany Lang, Stacy Lewis, Gerina Piller, Lizette Salas and Austin Ernst along with veterans Alena Sharp, Candie Kung and Kim Kaufman.
H&M Unveils Latest Sustainably-Led Sport Collection
H&M announced that their latest sport collection is made solely from sustainable materials, blending fashionable design with highly functional details. Inspired by nature and strong women, the collection will be available in select stores and online at hm.com from January 4.
Zumiez Sees December Comps Climb 8 Percent
Zumiez raised its guidance for the fourth quarter due primarily to stronger than expected quarter-to-date sales and product margin performance.
Celerant Technology and SSI Data Launch New Integration Tools
Celerant Technology, a leading provider of innovative retail and e-commerce solutions, and SSI Data, the leading retail POS data analytics technology serving the global active lifestyle retail market, announced new integration tools that enables retailers to connect easily with SSI Data and gain easy access to robust total marketplace trend reporting tools and reports.
A Running Start Joining Forces with Fleet Feet
Fleet Feet announced that A Running Start in West Reading, PA, will partner with Fleet Feet as a location effective immediately. Current owner, founder, and chief running officer of A Running Start Sorita Averill-Fitzgerald will remain owner of the store, which she first opened in 2004.
Camping World Agrees To Acquire Erehwon Mountain Outfitter
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced plans to purchase Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a leading Midwest specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel.
‘Sports Authority Field’ Sign Being Removed From Broncos Stadium
Following the liquidation of the chain in the fall of 2016, the Denver Broncos on Tuesday announced plans to remove the Sports Authority signage on the outside of the team’s stadium in coming weeks.
Over 30 Outdoor Brands Join Nikwax To Raise Money For Conservation Alliance, POW
Nikwax, the specialist in aftercare products for outdoor performance gear and apparel, is celebrating POW and The Conservation Alliance by throwing the biggest happy hour raffle OR has ever seen.
Most-Read SGB Exec Stories In 2017
Bankruptcies again dominated the top 30-clicked stories for SGB Exec in 2017, but big changes at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nike, Fleet Feet Sports, Brooks Running and others also caught some attention.
Champion System USA Finds Buyer
Custom cycling apparel maker Champion System USA has been sold to Jay Thomas, the brand’s former vice president of sales and marketing, and Champion System Limited. Thomas will also serve as the company’s managing director.
Adidas Golf Strengthens Roster
Adidas Golf announced that it has extended the contract of 2017 Masters Champion Sergio Garcia, re-signed 2017 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year and TOUR Championship winner Xander Schauffele, and signed three-time European Tour winner Tyrrell Hatton to apparel and footwear contracts.
Choose Outdoors Appoints Vice Chairman
Brian Kelleghan, owner of Bison Designs, was recently elected to serve as national nonprofit Choose Outdoors’ vice chairman.
Crown Trails Headwear Announces Membership With 1% For The Planet
Crown Trails Headwear announced they have joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1 percent of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.
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