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
Superfeet Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Superfeet joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as a vendor partner.
Fila to Sponsor Jelena Jankovic
Fila signed an endorsement agreement with WTA Tour tennis star and former Number 1 ranked Jelena Jankovic…
BSN Sports Secures Team Deal with Mission Athletecare
BSN Sports, formerly Sport Supply Group Inc., has entered an exclusive agreement with Mission Athletecare to market and distribute Court Grip to the team dealer and institutional markets…
Coldpruf Base Layer to Debut ECO Line at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Show
The outdoor industry will get an in-depth look at Coldpruf Base Layer's new ECO with Microban line at the Jan. 19-22 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show in Salt Lake City, UT. The affordable new line features the company's signature true-to-size
Optic Nerve Announces New Goggle Ahead of Winter Trade Shows
Sport sunglass maker Optic Nerve announced that its new Boreas premium goggle will be on display at the Outdoor Retail Winter Market and SIA Sport Show…
SIA: Lack of Snow Having Significant Negative Impact on Snows Sports Sales
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reported that snowsports sales from August through November were running 5 percent ahead of the same period a year ago but that the pronounced lack of snow in December and January has “had a significant negative impact
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
