Category: Outdoor

DuPont Sues Easton-Bell Over Use of Kevlar Trademark

January 29, 2013 SGB Update

DuPont filed a federal lawsuit in Delaware this week claiming that Easton-Bell's prominent use of the Kevlar trademark on tire and lock packages infringes on DuPont's trademark. DuPont says Easton-Bell's packaging suggests that DuPont endor

Pensole Footwear Launches Footwear Design Courses

January 29, 2013 SGB Update

Pensole Footwear Design Academy, based in Portland, OR, announced the launch of a series of professional development courses by the name of Pensole Capsoles. The courses will be held in conjunction with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation and the NW/NE Appare

New Balance to Sponsor Athletics Ireland

January 29, 2013 SGB Update

New Balance has been named as the new sponsor for Athletics Ireland in a multi-year deal in the brand's first ever major federation sponsorship. The new partnership sees New Balance supply the Irish track and field team with a full selection of team

Reef Appoints VP of Footwear

January 29, 2013 SGB Update

Reef appointed Tom Cooke to the role of vice president of footwear, as the company announces a new footwear organizational structure designed to drive the brand’s key strategic initiatives. Cooke, who begins work effective immediately, will report t

Brooks Sports Shifts Organizational Structure

January 28, 2013 SGB Update

Brooks Sports, Inc. announced it will realign its organization, creating global functions while managing its business divisions by geography. Effective Feb. 1, Brooks Sports will officially change its structure to support four key global functions: produc

NRF Forecasts Slower Retail Sales Growth in 2013

January 28, 2013 SGB Update

The National Retail Federation projected retail industry sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, will increase 3.4 percent, or slightly less than the preliminary 4.2 percent growth seen in 2012. The association said consumers will adj

Delta Apparel Appoints President and COO

January 28, 2013 SGB Update

Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of M.J. Soffe, appointed Steven E. Cochran to president and chief operating officer of the company effective immediately. Robert Humphreys will continue as Delta Apparel, Inc.’s chairman and chief executive officer…

RECALL: 12,200 Specialized Bicycles and Frames

January 28, 2013 SGB Update

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling 12,200 bicycles and frame sets because the steerer tube in the front fork can break and pose a fall hazard, the Consumer Products Safety Commission reported…

REIT Reports Gains at 17 Ski Resorts Over MLK Holiday

January 26, 2013 SGB Update

CNL Lifestyle Properties, a real estate investment trust (REIT), reported a significant increase in attendance at its 17 ski resorts over the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday weekend. The resorts reported a 37 percent increase in paid skier visits duri

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