Category: Outdoor

Joseph Abboud Partners with Reebok/NFL

August 30, 2007 SGB Executive SGB Update

JA (Joseph Abboud) Apparel Corp. has partnered with Reebok and the NFL on a new “Joseph Abboud Coaches Collection.” The collection, which includes suits, sports coats, trousers, shirts and ties, will debut on the sidelines the opening weekend of the 2007

Harlem Globetrotters Name SVP Sponsorship Sales

August 30, 2007 SGB Update

The Harlem Globetrotters have appointed Peter LaPointe as the team’s new senior vice president, sponsorship sales. LaPointe is a 14-year veteran of the National Football League, where he spent the past eight years working on the development of the NFL’s i

REI Plans Two Stores for Chicago Area

August 29, 2007 SGB Update

Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open new stores in Schaumburg, Ill. and Lincoln Park, Ill. The locations will double REI’s presence in the Chicago metropolitan area by 2008…

Interbike and Bikes Belong Ink Long-Term Partnership

August 28, 2007 SGB Update

Nielsen Media, parent company of Interbike, and the Bikes Belong Coalition, the bike industry's advocacy group for the United States, today announced a significant 10-year, multi-million dollar alliance that will boost efforts to get more Americans r

Iconix Licenses OP and Ocean Pacific to Wal-Mart

August 28, 2007 SGB Update

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. signed an exclusive direct-to-retail license agreement with Wal-Mart for its Ocean Pacific and OP brands for distribution of a broad range of apparel and accessories in the United States. The agreement also grants Wal-Mart rights

Hilco Consumer Capital Acquires Golf Biz from Huffy

August 28, 2007 SGB Update

Hilco Consumer Capital, LLC and Crystal Capital have partnered to acquire the Tommy Armour, Ram, TearDrop and Zebra brands from Huffy Corporation. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed. HCC management will oversee day-to-day operations of the four bra

VF Completes lucy Acquisition

August 28, 2007 SGB Update

VF Corporation has completed its acquisition of lucy activewear, inc. As previously indicated, Mike Edwards, current Chief Executive Officer, and his team will continue to lead the business from lucy’s headquarters in Portland…

NYC Bat Ban to Go Into Effect on Sept. 1

August 28, 2007 SGB Update

A federal court judge has upheld New York City’s ban on non-wood and non-wood composite bats in high school, meaning the ban will take effect as scheduled on September 1st. While deferring to the Council’s right to pass legislation, the Judge said there

Jackson Kayak Adds to Executive and Production Team

August 27, 2007 SGB Update

Jackson Kayak is ramping up with new talent in its executive office, production and factory staff. Jackson has added a new Chief Financial Officer, Dave Olson, who will lead operations with a help from industry veteran John Shepherd, formerly of Wilderne

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