The current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Pacific Maritime Association (29 west coast ports) and the International Longshoreman's Workers Union (20,000 workers) expires on June 30. If the ongoing negotiations do not yield a new agreemen
Tag: Supplier
Outdoor Retailer to Showcase Made In America Products and Content
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Outdoor Retailer (OR) are bringing a Made in America Product Showcase to OR Summer Market Aug. 6-9 in recognition of the growing interest in domestic manufacturing. The showcase will feature 30 products from American
UK’s Wiggle Could Be Headed for IPO
Bridgepoint is talking to investment banks about a possible initial public offering of Wiggle, the UK-based online retailer of cycling, swimming and running gear, according to a report by Sky News…
One Source Apparel Fills Top Sales and Business Development Position
One Source Apparel has hired 25-year industry veteran John Mitchell as vice president of global sales and new business development. Mitchell's career has included leadership roles at Polartec, Outlast Technologies and most recently…
Sequential Brands Agrees to Acquire Galaxy For $100 Million Plus Stock and Warrants
Sequential Brands Group, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Galaxy Brand Holdings, Inc., which owns the fitness brand Avia, basketball brand AND1 and outdoor brand Nevados for $100 million in cash, 13.75 million shares of common stock of th
Vantage Apparel Lands PGA of America Deal
Vantage Apparel, a New Jersey-based manufacturer and decorator of logo apparel, has been chosen by PGA of America as an apparel supplier and the exclusive embroiderer for its Member Merchandise Program…
Consumer Confidence Continues Ascent in June
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in May, improved again in June. The Index now stands at 85.2 (1985=100), up from 82.2 in May. The Present Situation Index increased to 85.1 from 80.3, while the Expectations Index rose to
Cleveland Golf, Srixon and XXIO Makes Exec Hires
Cleveland Golf, Srixon and XXIO appointed of Chuck Thiry to newly created position of vice president and special advisor to the president, Todd Harman. In his new multifaceted role, which becomes effective immediately, Thiry will lead the company’s
Old Faithful, Alien Gear Holsters Merge
Old Faithful Holsters, the makers of concealed carry holsters and accessories, announces that they are merging with Alien Gear Holsters, also a manufacturer of concealed carry holsters…
Moon Shine Grows Lifestyle CamoTeam
Moon Shine, LP, designer of Moon Shine attitude attire and Moon Shine camo announces the addition of product development specialist, Dani Edwards…
RECALL: Tern Folding Bicycles
Stile Products is recalling 670 Tern Folding Bicycles. The bike’s frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard…
Under Armour to Receive CLIO Sports’ Brand Innovation Award
CLIO Sports, the international competition honoring creative excellence in sports, will reward Under Armour with the CLIO Sports Brand Innovation Award…
Score of Brands to Exhibit at SIA Media Event in NYC
Twenty-two snow sports brands and non-profit organizations will exhibit at the 8th annual SIA Summer Snowdown media-only showroom happening in New York City July 16.
Director of US Military Exchanges Proposes Opening Membership to More Veterans
The director of the Army & Air Force Exchange (A&AFE) has proposed all honorably discharged U.S. veterans be allowed to shop at its online stores, which sell a variety of athletic and outdoor brands at discounted prices, according to a report by the Assoc
NSSF Weighs in on Supreme Court “Stray Purchases” Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling has resulted in confusion among federal firearm licensees (FFLs) relating to straw purchases and gift purchases of firearms…
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal