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SmartWool Extends Partnership with USSA

November 15, 2011 SGB Update

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, has extended its partnership with SmartWool, as its official sock provider. As a part of the partnership…

Esprit Hires Adidas Exec to Head China

November 15, 2011 SGB Update

Holly Li, currently vice president and general manager North China for Adidas AG, will take over as CEO of Esprit´s Chinese operations as of Feb. 1, 2012, according to a statement from Esprit…

Accell Group Reiterates Guidance Despite Europe’s Bike Glut

November 15, 2011 SGB Update

Accell Group reiterated its forecast for higher sales and net profit in 2011, despite the uncertain economic outlook in much of Europe and continued discounting. Europe's largest bicycle company said profits from the sale of Derby Cycle stock would m

Crocs Accuses Walgreen Of Copying Shoe Designs

November 15, 2011 SGB Update

Crocs Inc. has sued Walgreen Co. with a patent suit Friday in Colorado federal court, according to law360.com. The lawsuit accuses the retailer of blatantly ripping off its distinctive footwear designs…

White Sierra Names New Rep Agency

November 15, 2011 SGB Update

White Sierra Inc. said Granite Marketing Inc. has begun serving its dealers in the Rocky Mountain region and Southern Central states, including Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas…

Puma Looking to Launch Compostable Apparel

November 15, 2011 SGB Update

Puma, which launched its first recycled shoe earlier this year, is said to be researching the launch of a compostable line of footwear and apparel…

Orthofeet Expands Sales and Operations Management

November 14, 2011 SGB Update

Orthofeet announced a new sales and operations management team, comprised of hires and internal promotions. The team represents the first internal changes since the new executive leadership was established last July…

RECALL: Thompson Center Venture Rifles

November 14, 2011 SGB Update

Smith & Wesson said it is recalling all Thompson Center Venture Rifles manufactured prior to Oct. 28, 2011. During an internal technical review, Smith & Wesson identified a condition that may exist with the sear supplied with some rifles that would allow

Pro Skier Dies in Season’s First Avalanche Fatality

November 14, 2011 SGB Update

Pro skier Matthew “Jamie” Pierre, 38, died Sunday afternoon after triggering an avalanche while snowboarding at the unopened Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, according to multiple media reports. It marked the first fatality of the North America

Nike ‘Back to the Future’ Shoes Raise $4.7M for Parkinson’s

November 14, 2011 SGB Update

Nike said the auction of its limited edition Nike MAG shoes — designed as replicas of the futuristic shoes worn by the Marty McFly character in “Back to the Future II” — raised $4.7 million for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Timberland to Kick Off 2012 U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

November 14, 2011 SGB Update

Timberland announced plans for “Boots On, Face Off,” a boot hockey exhibition game being hosted in conjunction with the 2012 U.S. Pond Hockey Championships, where the retailer will sponsor the Boot Hockey category for the second year running. Its new Minn

Armada Skis and Gore Partner on Outerwear Line

November 14, 2011 SGB Update

W.L. Gore & Associates will join forces with Armada Skis, the ski company, to redefine the Vector Series, a high-performance line of outerwear inspired by needs of elite athletes and guides. The line, debuting at SIA and ISPO tradeshows in 2012, will use