SGMA Launches Trade Association for Fitness Manufacturers
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) has created the Association of Fitness Industry Retailers & Manufacturers (AFIRM) to cater to the government affairs, educational and market research needs of fitness industry manufacturers and retailers
Essilor Acquires FGX International Holdings
French ophthalmic-lens giant Essilor International plans to acquire FGX International Holdings, the Smithfield, RI-based owner of Foster Grant, Gargoyles, Ironman, Champion and Body Glove sunglasses…
Delta Acquires Custom Clothing Biz
Delta Apparel Inc has agreed to buy graphics apparel business Art Gun Technologies, LLC in a move that takes it into the customized apparel market for the first time. Through its “virtual art studio,” DLA said Art Gun provides shoppers the ability to desi
Gramicci Finds Growth Partner in Haggar
Haggar Clothing Co., the men's dress and casual apparel giant, has secured the master license agreement for the Gramicci brand. The current Gramicci team will continue to operate the business under a licensed agreement but is expected to benefit from
True Temper Completes Restructuring
True Temper Sports, Inc. completed its financial restructuring plan in bankruptcy proceedings. An investor group led by Newport Global Advisors and Providence Equity Partners joined together to acquire a majority equity interest in the golf shafts and per
Amer Won’t Sell Mavic Cycling Business
Amer Sports has decided to keep France-based bicycle component unit Mavic. Amer had announced in September it was mulling “strategic alternatives” with respect to Mavic…
SGMA Launches New Trade Association for Fitness Market
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) has created the Association of Fitness Industry Retailers & Manufacturers (AFIRM) to cater to the government affairs, educational and market research needs of fitness industry manufacturers and retailers
Preferential Trade Programs Could Expire Dec. 31
The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation last week to extend by one year the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) programs. It is now up to the Senate to pass the legislation before both expire
Louis Vuitton Settles with New Balance
Louis Vuitton agreed to stop selling its Minstrel shoe line as part of a settlement reached with New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., which had accused the French luxury goods company of copying New Balance's best-selling 574 shoe. New Balance, which file
Outdoor Q3 Profits Surge on Modest Sales
Last year, the third quarter marked the true beginning of the financial crisis. Credit markets were frozen, consumers stopped shopping and retailers were left looking at full stock rooms and virtually no foot traffic…
The North Face Sues The South Butt Over Parody
The North Face filed a lawsuit against the teenage owner of The South Butt, claiming that the St. Loius-area parody company is infringing on the established apparel-maker's trademark and products…
Global Brands Hires E-Commerce Partner
Global Brands Group, FIFA’s exclusive worldwide master licensee, has entered into a multi-year deal with Delivery Agent, Inc., which will build, host and manage multi-lingual e-commerce environments covering North America, Europe and South Africa.
Pelé Launches New Apparel Venture
Pelé, the Brazlian soccer legend, has launched his own cleat and apparel-manufacturing venture—Pelé Sports AG—with a group of German investors, according to the Wall Street Journal…
Julbo Eyewear Launches Blog
Julbo, the eyewear specialist, launched its official company blog: http://julbousablog.com. The Julbo blog will offer readers unique content from Julbo’s sponsored athletes, as well as press announcements, product reviews, event reports and more…
Playoutdoors.com Hires Gear Buyer/Inventory Manager
Playoutdoors.com, an online kids’ outdoor apparel and gear retailer, hired Ben Zimmerman as gear buyer/inventory manager…
