Category: Outdoor

Skechers to Launch Super Bowl Ad Starring Mark Cuban

January 10, 2012 SGB Update

Skechers USA, Inc. announced that the Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will play a key role in the company's third consecutive Super Bowl commercial, which will premiere during the coveted two-minute warning in the first half. The ad will support th

CEO of Urban Outfitters Resigns

January 10, 2012 SGB Update

Urban Outfitters Inc. said Glen T. Senk has stepped down as chief executive and that co-founder and Chairman Richard A. Hayne will succeed him. Senk resigned to “pursue another opportunity” and also left the retailer's board of directors though he wi

Studica Launches Fan Apparel Store

January 10, 2012 SGB Update

Studica, Inc., the education source for software and technology products, has now opened a new apparel store [at http://studica.beyondgraduation.com]. Studica's apparel store offers college and pro team apparel for men, women and children. Collectibl

Genesco Raises EPS Guidance On Healthy Comp Sales

January 10, 2012 SGB Update

Genesco Inc. again raised its guidance for the year by a dime a share after witnessing same-store sales increased by a stronger-than-expected 13 percent so far in the quarter ending this month. In the same year-ago period, same store sales increased 9 per

Delta Apparel Elects New Board Member

January 10, 2012 SGB Update

Delta Apparel, Inc. announced the election of Suzanne B. Rudy as a director by unanimous approval of the company's Board. Rudy is vice president, corporate treasurer, compliance officer and assistant secretary of RF Micro Devices, Inc., a publicly tr

Shaquille O’Neal Launches Shaq.com

January 9, 2012 SGB Update

Shaquille O'Neal, the legendary NBA center, has launched Shaq.com, a site dedicated to everything about Shaq and his many projects. Mary Gleason was also formerly retained to oversee management of the Shaquille O’Neal brands: Shaq and Dunkman..

Nike Announces Plans for Greater China Headquarters

January 9, 2012 SGB Update

Nike, Inc. announced plans for the development of a new centralized campus for Nike's employees in Shanghai, China. The nearly 600,000 square foot headquarters will be built at The Springs, Tishman Speyer's newest mixed-use development in Shangh

NICA Ramps up Training for High School MTB Coaches

January 7, 2012 SGB Update

The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) expects to triple the number of high school mountain bike coaches it has licensed in 2012 by working with people who want to start independent clubs outside the six states where it has sanctioned lea

Columbia Buys Building to House Canadian Headquarters

January 7, 2012 SGB Update

Columbia Sportswear Co. confirmed it is buying a building in London, Ontario to house a new Canadian headquarters in a signal of renewed commitment to the Great White North, where its sales are already about 20 percent higher per capita than in the United

Patagonia Register As Benefits Corporation

January 7, 2012 SGB Update

Patagonia became the first company in California to elect benefit corporation status, an increasingly population form on incorporation with socially conscious businesses. Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard led a dozen businesseson Tuesday, which marked the

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