SGB Update Apparel

Ogio Hires International Sales Director

Ogio, the maker of sport and lifestyle bags, apparel and accessories, has hired Mark Talarico as director of international sales. This new hire aligns with strategic plans to grow the brand internationally after completing a record-performing year in 2011

Studica Launches Fan Apparel Store

Studica, Inc., the education source for software and technology products, has now opened a new apparel store [at http://studica.beyondgraduation.com]. Studica's apparel store offers college and pro team apparel for men, women and children. Collectibl

DSW Raises EPS Guidance and 2012 Store Openings

DSW Inc. raised its EPS guidance and said it now plans to accelerate new store openings in 2012 to between 35 to 40 new stores, which is ahead of its long-term goal of 15 to 20 new stores per year…

Bergans Opens U.S. Subsidiary in Colorado

Premier European outfitter Bergans of Norway has established a wholly owned subsidiary, Bergans USA LLC, to serve the North American market. Located in Longmont, CO, Bergans USA will be led by longtime industry executives Patry “Pat” Loomis as CEO, and Ke

KKR Makes Bid for Australia’s Pacific Brands

KKR, the buy-out company, has made an unsolicited bid for the struggling Australian clothing company, Pacific Brands. Pacific Brands' board confirmed it is holding preliminary discussions with KKR about the approach but said there was “no certainty t

Blacks Leisure Sold to JD Sports for £20 Million

Blacks Leisure has completed its sale of substantially all of its trade, assets and brands to a wholly owned subsidiary of JD Sports Fashion plc for £20m in cash. The UK outdoor specialty retailer said it appointed Monday three KPMG LLP partners as admini

Fila to Sponsor Jelena Jankovic

Fila signed an endorsement agreement with WTA Tour tennis star and former Number 1 ranked Jelena Jankovic…

Lowe Alpine Names Founder as Honorary President

Lowe Alpine Ltd. has named mountaineer Jeff Lowe to the non-executive role as Honorary President in a move aimed at restoring the once iconic mountain brand’s luster…

Snow Shortfall Cuts into Sales at Vail Resorts

Vail Resorts, Inc. rental/retail sales slipped 0.7 percent as its skier visits dropped 15.3 percent during the holiday period ended Jan. 2, 2012, as many of its six western resorts experience the warmest and driest winter in decades. Still, the company di

Level Now Working Directly with U.S. Sales Rep

Level said it is now working directly with a U.S. rep to service U.S. dealers in an arrangement that will provide retail margins of up to 60 percent on its premium gloves. The Italian company specializes in gloves for snowboarders but also offers a line o