Category: Outdoor

Clif Bar Drops Climbers for Film Appearance

November 23, 2014 SGB Update

Clif Bar announced it will no longer sponsor climbers known primarily for free-soloing, BASE jumping and highlining after news broke that it fired five climbers from its team who appeared participating in those activities in a new documentary film the com

Vista Outdoor Spin Off Back On

November 23, 2014 SGB Update

Alliant TechSystems Inc. is moving forward with plans to spin off its $2.3 billion-a-year sporting business as a publicly traded company as part of a merger of its aerospace and defense businesses with those of Orbital Sciences Corp…

Container Lines Waffle on Port Congestion Surcharges

November 22, 2014 SGB Update

In the space of five days last week, ocean container lines announced, suspended and then reimposed surcharges of up to $1,000 for every container imported through West Coast ports in a sign that chronic congestion at those ports is worsening. The waffling

Billabong and RVCA Sales Trends Improving in the U.S.

November 21, 2014 SGB Update

At its annual meeting, Billabong officials noted that Q1 wholesale sales for the Billabong brand in the U.S. grew 14 percent, representing a rebound for the brand in the region. In the fourth quarter ended June 30, wholesale sales in the U.S. were down 1

Finish Line Unveils Tech Store in The Mall at Millenia

November 21, 2014 SGB Update

The Finish Line, Inc. announced the grand opening of its newly revamped store within The Mall at Millenia in Orlando to include an enhanced in-store experience and the addition of the latest Nike Track Club shop-in-shop. The brand will also host several e

FiveFingers Lawsuit Draws More Than 150,000 Claims

November 21, 2014 SGB Update

According to court documents, 154,927 claims were received in the class action suit against Vibram USA, representing 279,570 pairs of FiveFingers. The lawsuit, filed two years ago and recently settled, alleged Vibram used unsubstantiated claims about the

Perry Ellis Dismisses Buyout Talk

November 21, 2014 SGB Update

Perry Ellis International, the parent of several major golf brands and the Nike swim licensee, showed progress in its turnaround efforts, slashing its loss in the third quarter amid continued sluggish sales. But the apparel conglomerate spent much of last

Billabong’s U.S. Business on the Rebound

November 21, 2014 SGB Update

At its annual meeting last week, Billabong International Ltd. said U.S. sales are returning to growth for its flagship brand, Billabong, and reaccelerating for RVCA. For the Billabong brand, wholesale sales in the U.S. for the fiscal first quarter ended S

1 … 1,007 1,008 1,009 1,010 1,011 … 2,609