Category: Outdoor

Lowa Acquires X-Socks Distribution in U.S.

January 18, 2007 SGB Update

LOWA Boots U.S. has acquired distribution rights to X-Socks. Based in Asola, Italy, X-Socks designs and manufactures X-Socks and X-Bionic Underwear. The socks cross over many market boundaries including outdoor, hunting, biking, golf, and military. The un

Kelty Inks Partnership with Glass McClure

January 18, 2007 SGB Executive SGB Update

Kelty will partner with Sacramento-based Glass McClure in a 2007 redesign of their print and online advertising campaigns. Glass McClure will work with Kelty to redesign their website, develop a comprehensive ad inventory, and bolster a web outreach campa

Eider Inks Licensing Deal with Killy

January 17, 2007 SGB Update

Eider has signed a 10-year agreement to market and design the Killy snowsports brand. The new women’s and men’s line will be available in selected snowsports specialty stores for the winter ’07-08 season…

Malden Bidding War Begins

January 17, 2007 SGB Update

Chrysalis Capital Partners issued a statement regarding the recent Malden Mills Bankruptcy and potential sale to Gordon Brothers. The Private equity firm said that recent reports have stated that the sale of Malden Mills to Gordon Brothers Group is near c

Isis’ Founder Wins OIWC Pioneering Woman Award

January 17, 2007 SGB Update

Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition announced that Carolyn Cooke has been chosen as the 2007 recipient of the Pioneering Woman Award. The Pioneering Women Award honors women who have furthered the OIWC mission by demonstrating an outstanding commitment t

Cybex Finalizes Two Litigation Matters

January 17, 2007 SGB Update

Cybex International, Inc. announced that two litigation matters are now complete. The Free Motion patent litigation is being dismissed with prejudice pursuant to a settlement agreement between the parties. As part of the settlement, Cybex is receiving a l

Fleet Feet Conference Wraps Up in Phoenix

January 17, 2007 SGB Update

Fleet Feet, Inc. honored Brooks Sports as the Outstanding Apparel Vendor of 2006, and recognized two of its franchisees at its annual Winter Franchise Conference January 15 – 17. Champion Athleticwear introduced its Pink Ribbon Award for Retail Excellence

SGMA: Congress to Re-Introduce PHIT Legislation

January 17, 2007 SGB Update

The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is pleased to report the U.S. Congress will reintroduce the PHIT – Physical Health Investment Today – Bill later this month. The goal of PHIT is to encourage more physical activity for all Americans by making

Fox River Hires Xany Gibson as Creative Director

January 17, 2007 SGB Update

Xany Gibson has joined industry-leading hosiery and handwear manufacturer Fox River as creative director. Gibson previously was part of the product development team at Mountain High Hosiery in Sand Diego, CA, creating lines for a variety of casual and ath

Warnaco’s Swimwear President Resigns

January 17, 2007 SGB Update

The Warnaco Group, Inc. announced the resignation of Roger Williams as Group President, Swimwear, citing personal reasons. The Company has initiated a search for a new Group President, Swimwear. Until a new Group President is appointed, Sherry Waterson, P

Everlast Begins Trading on NASDAQ Global Market

January 16, 2007 SGB Update

Everlast Worldwide Inc. has received approval from the Nasdaq Stock Market to list its securities on the Nasdaq Global Market effective with the opening of business on January 16, 2007. The Company will continue to trade under the EVST trading symbol. The

VF Corp. May be Moving Closer to Deal for Majestic…

January 16, 2007 SGB Update

VF Corp. is apparently inching closer to a deal to a acquire Majestic Athletic. While both parties have been mum about a deal since the story first surfaced in a Sports Business Journal article in December, a spokesperson for VF Corp. confirmed Friday tha

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