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Kellwood Investor Backs Hostile Bid

January 17, 2008 SGB Update

A small Chicago money management group has thrown its support behind a private equity firm's hostile bid for Kellwood Co., the owner of Sierra Designs, Kelty, Royal Robbins and other outdoor brands. Discovery Group, LLC, which manages about $200 mill

Coleman Supports Tree Project in Central Park

January 17, 2008 SGB Update

The Coleman Company, Inc. and sister company Marmot Mountain LLC supported the kickoff of a project launched on Jan. 10 to save and plant trees in Central Park. The project was launched next to a stately European Beech tree in the park’s Cherry Hill sect

Adidas to Rethink Olympic Support

January 16, 2008 SGB Executive SGB Update

Adidas officials told a German newspaper that it will reconsider support for the Olympics after the 2008 Beijing Olympics in light of the continued ban by the International Olympic Committee on displays of the Adidas three-band logo on team uniforms…

OGIO Hires Global Director of Golf

January 15, 2008 SGB Update

OGIO has hired Tom Gocke, a 15-year veteran of the golf industry and OGIO's national golf sales manager, as its first Global Director of Golf. Steve Elder, who until recently worked as OGIO's director of operations, will serve its Director – I

SIA Attracts 72 Brands to New ECOsource Exhibit

January 15, 2008 SGB Update

More than 72 brands will be showcased at The SIA.08 SnowSports Trade Show's first ECOsource market segment exhibit in Las Vegas. ECOsource will feature suppliers embracing “green” initiatives, including brands made from recyclable or sustainable mate

Central American Dri-release Licensee named

January 14, 2008 SGB Update

Optimer Performance Fibers has licensed its first Central American manufacturer to make Dri-release with FreshGuard moisture management fabrics. Textufil of San Salvador, El Salvador will initially offer polyester/cotton finished fabrics with their Siro D

Hibbett Sports Lowers Q4 Guidance on Comps Decline

January 14, 2008 SGB Update

Hibbett Sports, Inc. expects to report a mid-single-digit comparable store sales decrease for the fourth quarter. Earnings per diluted share for the fiscal fourth quarter are expected to be approximately 20 cents to 26 cents compared with 39 cents in the

Buck Knives Taps Gerber Exec

January 14, 2008 SGB Update

Buck Knives has hired the former category/channel manager from competitor Gerber Legendary Blades as its new director of product develpment. Gil Butler will play a key role in extending the Buck brand into new product segments. Gerber has had success putt

Factory Design Labs Names President

January 14, 2008 SGB Update

Tracy McInnes has been promoted to president of Factory Design Labs. She will be responsible for overseeing the agency's internal client-facing departments including Creative Services, Interactive Services, Marketing Services, Production Services and

RECALL: Cannondale Scalpel Mountain Bikes

January 12, 2008 SGB Update

Cannondale and the CPSC issued a recall of about 150 Cannondale 2008 “Scalpel” mountain bikes. According to a statement, the frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision. The firm has receiv

NSGA: Athletic Footwear ASP Rises 2.1% in 2007

January 11, 2008 SGB Update

According to preliminary data from the NSGA's “Sporting Goods Market in 2008,” the average price point for athletic footwear in 2007 rose 2.1% to $43.03 from 2006. In 2006, the average price rose to $42.16 (+3.4%) from $40.78 in 2005…

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