Category: Outdoor

Savage Sports Corp. Closes PE Deal

January 25, 2012 SGB Update

Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), a leading middle market investment firm, made a significant investment in Savage Sports Corporation, one of the world’s premier providers of outdoor sportsman products…

Rawlings Overhauls Website

January 25, 2012 SGB Update

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation introduced its new corporate website (www.Rawlings.com) and mobile-optimized digital platforms…

NBA Launches Healthy Choices Initiative

January 25, 2012 SGB Update

The NBA tipped off its NBA FIT Live Healthy Week, which will run through Feb. 2. During Live Healthy Week, the entire NBA family — led by the NBA/WNBA FIT Team — will join community members and partners to highlight the importance of healthy living…

Far Bank Hires Hutnak to Bolster Soft Goods Line

January 25, 2012 SGB Update

Far Bank Enterprises has hired Markus Hutnak as soft goods manager. Hutnak’s brings experience in both technical and fashion apparel, having held positions at Ralph Lauren, Mountain Hardwear and The North Face…

JC Penney to Revise Pricing Methods and Limit Promotions

January 25, 2012 SGB Update

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. is shifting to a three-tier pricing model in a bid to improve shopper experience. Going forward the department store operator will offer everyday, regular prices; month-long values on seasonal items; and best prices on clearance

RECALL: 2,070 Nitto Handlebars

January 25, 2012 SGB Update

Euro Asia Imports of La Crescenta, CA, The Merry Sales Co., of South San Francisco, CA and Bicycle Technologies Intl., of Santa Fe, NM are voluntarily recalling about 2,000 bicycle handle bars in the United States and 70 in Canada because they can break w

Lafuma Group Reports First Quarter Sales Rose 4.4 Percent

January 25, 2012 SGB Update

Lafuma Group said revenue rose 4.4 percent in the first quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011 to 54.7 million euros, marking the fifth straight quarter of growth and the highest quarterly sales performance recorded in three years. Sales of its Great Outdoors divisi

Franklin Retail Solutions Expands Team

January 25, 2012 SGB Update

Franklin Retail Solutions, a provider of in-store marketing and merchandising solutions exclusively in the sporting goods, outdoor and active lifestyle industries, has hired Tracey Janey as chief of field operations and Kristen Bailey as chief marketing o

OR Names University of Cincinnati Student Project OR Winner

January 24, 2012 SGB Update

Outdoor Retailer (OR) concluded another successful cycle of Project OR when it named Margaret Mussman, a junior at University of Cincinnati, the winner of its eighth cycle held at OR Winter Market 2012. Mussman designed a breathable, waterproof, and tempe

Report: VF, Puma Among Bidders for Helly Hansen

January 24, 2012 SGB Update

Puma and VF Corp are among the bidders for Helly Hansen AB, according to a report in the U.K.'s Sunday Times. The Norwegian clothing company was put up for sale last month. Sources told the newspaper that Helly Hansen the could fetch 200 million poun

Hudson Bay Merging with Lord and Taylor

January 24, 2012 SGB Update

Hudson's Bay Co., the Canadian retail conglomerate, said it completed its acquisition of its affiliate Lord & Taylor LLC, after having invested $427 million to pay down the U.S. department-store chain's corporate debt. Hudson's Bay Co now w

Prince Expands Collaboration with IMG Academies

January 24, 2012 SGB Update

Prince Sports, Inc. and IMG Academies announced an enhanced renewal of their long-standing relationship that calls for Prince to establish a flagship, first of its kind, advanced tennis innovation facility on site at IMG Academies, set to open in 2012…

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