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Good Vibrations Shoes Executes Reverse Stock Split

January 13, 2015 SGB Update

Good Vibrations Shoes Inc. announced a ten for one reverse split, which was approved by FINRA. The change in share structure marks the completion of the goals the company set for itself in 2014, which it views as its organizational year, making 2015 its “

Salewa NA Names Sales and PLM Leaders

January 13, 2015 SGB Update

Salewa North America has named Steve Kropf as director of sales for the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country, and Pomoca brands and hired Dan Fiore as product line manager for apparel. The duo will work with Salewa in Italy to ensure…

Ski Visits Dip at Intrawest’s Eastern Resorts

January 13, 2015 SGB Update

Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc. said challenging weather at its eastern resorts caused an 0.8 percent decline in season-to-date skier visits through Jan. 4 compared with a year ago. However, a return of cold weather has enabled those resorts to increase t

Two Deals in Two Days Point to SUP Industry’s Capital Needs

January 13, 2015 SGB Update

Consolidation in the stand-up paddle boarding, or SUP, industry took a couple of big strokes forward at the Surf Expo last week when two better-known companies announced they had been acquired.

Adidas to Ramp Up NFL and MLB Endorsements

January 13, 2015 SGB Update

Adidas AG plans to ramp up sharply its endorsements of NFL and MLB players in the next few years, Adidas North American President Mark King said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. The report stated Adidas will sign as many as 250 NFL players an

Brooks Running Launches the Brooks Booster Club

January 13, 2015 SGB Update

Brooks Running Company will double down on its commitment to the future of the sport by launching the Brooks Booster Club. This needs-based grant program will provide gear and funds to 25 under resourced high school cross country and track teams across th

Schutt to Offer Brain Sentry Equipped Helmets This Fall

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Schutt Sports will offer sensor-enhanced football helmets starting with the 2015 season using technology developed by third-party supplier Brain Sentry…

Genesco’s Holiday Comps Grow 10 Percent

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Genesco Inc.'s comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 10 percent for the quarter-to-date period ended Jan. 3. Journeys led the way with a gain of 15 percent. Lids was ahead 6 percent but sales were driven by promotions. G

NSF International Launches Global Traceable Down Standard

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

NSF International has released the new Global Traceable Down Standard (GTDS), a rival to the Responsible Down Standard developed by The North Face and Allied Feather & Down in collaboration with Control Union Certifications. The new standard is based on P

Tilly’s Raises Fourth Quarter 2014 Outlook

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Tilly’s, Inc. said that based on the results for the holiday period, the company now expects fourth quarter comparable store sales to increase 1.0 percent to 3.0 percent, and net income per diluted share to be in the range of 21 to 23 cents a share,

Onex Corp. to Acquire Survitec Group for $680MM

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Onex Corporation has agreed to acquire Survitec Group Limited, a UK-based maker of survival gear, for $680 million (£450 million). The transaction is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2015, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approva