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
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…
Goodwill Extends Partnership with FLW Outdoors
Goodwill Industries International will continue its partnership with FLW Outdoors. Goodwill Industries will continue to collect donations at each FLW Tour event in 2010…
Arena Group Names U.S. Swimwear Distributor
Arena Swim USA, a company controlled by Gathering Storm Athletic Group of Carlsbad, CA, has secured exclusive distribution, sales, marketing and product merchandising for Arena branded swimwear in the United States…
Helly Hansen Appoints Baselayer Designer and Category Manager
Helly Hansen announced two new appointments to assist with the development of the brand’s baselayer category. Ida Gullhav was hired as a designer and Kristoffer Ulriksen has been promoted to category manager for baselayer and midlayer…
Quiksilver’s Q4 Revenues Slide 11%
Quiksilver, Inc. said revenues slid 11% in the fourth quarter ended Oct. 31, to $538.7 million from $606.9 million a year ago. Fourth quarter pro-forma income from continuing operations was $3.2 million or 2 cents per share, and excludes $22.3 million in
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Case Against Gun Maker
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed Beretta U.S.A. and the firearms industry another victory by rejecting the Brady Center's appeal of Adames v. Beretta U.S.A. Corporation challenging the constitutionality of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in
The North Face Sues The South Butt
The North Face has filed a patent infringement suit against a teenager marketing fleeces, T-shirts and shorts under the brand name “The South Butt.” The parody brand features fleeces, T-shirts and other apparel adorned with a square white on red logo and
Haggar Secures Gramicci Master License Agreement
Haggar Clothing Co. has secured a master license agreement for the Gramicci brand. Under the arrangement. The current Gramicci team will continue to operate the business under a licensed agreement…
Cabela’s Amends Credit Facility
Cabela's Inc. successfully completed the second amendment to its Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The amendment allows the company to contribute up to $225 million of capital to World's Foremost Bank, the company's wholly-owned
LIVESTRONG Fitness Launches Sweepstakes
LIVESTRONGFitness.com will offer consumers a chance to win LIVESTRONG-branded products as part of its “18 Days of LIVESTRONG Fitness” sweepstakes, marking the launch of LIVESTRONG Fitness equipment by Johnson Health Tech North America…
