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TaylorMade-Adidas Eyes Rapid Expansion in Apparel and Footwear

July 28, 2011 SGB Update

TaylorMade-Adidas golf is looking to grow its apparel and footwear business from around $400 million globally in 2010 to $700 million in four years, according to a report on msnbc.com…

Skirt Sports Hires VP of Marketing

July 28, 2011 SGB Update

Skirt Sports, the women's fitness apparel company, has hired Leanne Hand as its vice president of marketing, effective immediately. She previously worked for Dunlop-Slazenger, Russell Athletic and Moving Comfort…

Kellwood Acquires Zobha Yoga Brand

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Kellwood has acquired Zobha, a high performance yoga and fitness apparel and accessories company, according to Michael Kramer, president and CEO of Kellwood. Zobha is the first activewear acquired by Kellwood, which is owned by Sun Capital Partners Inc…

Polartec and Unifi Launch New Recycling Initiative

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Polartec, LLC and Unifi, Inc. are launching the Textile Takebak Program – a first of its kind recycling program that recycles various polyester based fabrics; including supply chain waste and post-consumer fabrics that have reached their end of life. This

OIA’s Hugelmeyer Testifies against H.R. 1581

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

In a hearing today before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest and Public Lands, Outdoor Industry Association voiced the outdoor industry’s concerns over H.R. 1581, a bill that will remove protections for all Bureau of Land Management Wi

Crocs Q2 Profits Soar 72 Percent, Backlogs Up 42 Percent

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Crocs Inc.'s revenue for the second quarter increased 29.6 percent to $295.6 million. Net income vaulted 71.9 percent to $55.5 million, or 61 cents per share. The cushy footwear maker also indicated that its backlogs were running ahead 42 percent…

Jarden’s Outdoor Revenues Climb 11.1 Percent in Q2

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Jarden Corp. said sales in its Outdoor Solutions segment climbed 11.1 percent to $772.8 million from $695.8 million in the year-ago quarter. The segment's operating earnings improved 6.0 percent to $103.6 million from $97.7 million a year earlier…

Kigo Footwear Appoints Northwest Reps

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Kigo Footwear, the minimalist footwear brand, has engaged Ned Johnson and the Y.P.S. team to represent the Kigo brand in the Northwest states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska…

Jones Group 2Q Net Down 80 Percent On Acquisition Costs

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

The Jones Group Inc., the parent of Nine West, reported revenues for the second quarter of 2011 were $888 million, as compared with $860 million for the second quarter of 2010…

Shimano 1H Profits Off 28 Percent on Strong Yen, Earthquake Effect

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Shimano said its net income plunged in the first half ended June 30 as the Japanese economy did not rebound as expected due to the strength of the yen and the March 11 earthquake dampening domestic sales. The Japanese maker of bicycle components and fish

Hestra Gloves Hires PR/Social Media Firms

July 26, 2011 SGB Update

Hestra Gloves, the maker of gloves for ski and outdoor enthusiasts, hired 8150 Consulting to handle its marketing and public relations and communications strategy. It has also retained the services of consultant Nick Moscia to handle its social media stra