SGB Update Apparel

Billabong to Assess $300 Million Buyout by Sycamore-Naude Group

Billabong said it was in talks to sell itself for approximately U.S. $300 million. The Australian surfwear company announced that it has entered into a ten business day period of exclusivity with a group led by its former American chief executive, Paul Na

Chaco and Boardworks Launch National SUP Tour

Chaco and Boardworks are partnering to introduce the 2013 Show Up and Blow Up SUP Demo Tour, which will visit more than 30 sites across the nation to get more people on the water and learning the sport of Stand Up Paddling, or SUP…

Gander Mountain Launches Online Firearms Ownership Pledge

As part of its “With Rights Comes Responsibility; Secure Your Firearms” initiative, Gander Mountain launched www.ResponsibilityPledge.com, where firearms owners and those thinking of becoming an owner can take a pledge of personal responsibili

Hi-Tec USA Names VP of Sales and Product

Hi-Tec Sports appointed Peter Shean as VP of sales and product of its U.S. subsidiary. Shean joins Hi-Tec from footwear accessory company Implus LLC, where, as national sales manager, he was responsible for the Sof Sole, FIT and Apara brands…

Nike’s Charlie Denson to Receive Honorary Doctorate

Charlie Denson, president of the Nike Brand, will be the commencement speaker for the 126th graduation ceremony of Utah State University on May 4. The university announced he will also receive an honorary doctorate during the ceremony…

Ipath Hires VP of Marketing

Kristin Cusic has been appointed the new VP of marketing for Klonelab, the parent company of Ipath Footwear and New Balance licensee. A Boston native, Cusic joined the Ipath team in late 2012 after…

Lululemon Dispatches Employees to Overhaul Offshore Production

Lululemon Athletica Inc. has dispatched employees to overhaul offshore production and that its chief product officer would be departing the company. The announcements follow the company's March 18 decision to recall 17 percent of its women's yog

City Sports Appoints New CMO

City Sports named Ted Manning as chief merchandising officer. Manning joins City Sports following nearly two decades of service with outdoor retailer Eastern Mountain Sports, most recently as their executive vice president, where he developed strategies f

Superfeet’s President Bill McLean to Retire

Superfeet President Bill McLean has announced his retirement effective June 2013. John Rauvola, who joined Superfeet in March, will transition into the roll over the next few months. McLean has held the position since 2004…

Chugach Powder Guides Names Wardlaw GM

Alaska heli-ski operator Chugach Powder Guides is pleased to announce that Tait Wardlaw has joined the company as its new general manager. Wardlaw most recently worked as vice president of brands, marketing and communications for The Rossignol Group, inc