SGB Update Apparel
Cornell Gives Nike an Ultimatum to Resolve Honduran Labor Issues
Without “significant progress” toward the resolution of an ongoing labor dispute in Honduras, Cornell University said last week it will follow the University of Wisconsin at Madison's lead and end its licensing agreement with Nike by the close of the
Chip Coe Becomes Wolverine’s VP, Accessories
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. appointed Chip Coe as vice president – licensing and accessories. Coe was president and chief executive officer at Teko Socks and before that he was president and chief operating officer at Smartwool…
Altus Donates to Louisiana Clean-Up Effort
Altus Brands, LLC, the Northern Michigan-based manufacturer of Bughats, is extending a helping hand to the Louisiana coastline oil spill clean-up, by donating 1,000 of its hats to volunteers helping in the “Save Our Gulf” effort…
Sport-Haley Acquires Bette and Court Golf
Sport-Haley, Inc. has acquired Fantasi International, Inc., which produces the Bette & Court Golf and Swing women's golf and active lifestyle apparel brands…
Oil Spill Response Will Hold Thursday Open House in Lousiana’s LaFourche Parish
Representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, BP, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Environmental Protection Agency and other state and partner agencies responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are sche
Nikwax Names Chinese Distributor
Nikwax will distribute its products in China through Beijing Travel Mouse Outdoor Company (BTMOC). BTMOC is led by entrepreneur Zhang Heng, the founder of China’s premier outdoor specialty chain known as Sanfo. Nikwax’s first appearance in the
Outdoor Channel Names Allen CFO
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. said Tom Allen has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Allen will commence employment on July 16, 2010 and report to Roger Werner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Outdoor Channel
USFWS Reopens Comment Period on Giant Invasive Snake Restrictions
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reopened the public comment period on a proposed rule to designate nine species of large constrictor snakes as “injurious wildlife” under the Lacey Act…
Moving Comfort to Honor Woman at Outdoor Retailer Show
Moving Comfort will create a wall at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Show where women can post words of inspiration, calling out what makes them fit and powerful…
City Sports Unveils New Website
City Sports launched its newly redesigned website at citysports.com. The new site will include comprehensive product pages, enhanced search functionality and increased customer service…
Salomon Recalls Some Touring Boots
Salomon has voluntarily recalled ski boot sole pads with steel inserts and all terrain ski boots that use them due to a fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported…
Glock Donates $100,000 to Special Ops Foundation
GLOCK, Inc. made a $100,000 donation to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) on June 15, according to a release by the company…
Delta Apparel to Acquire The Cotton Exchange
Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of MJ Soffe, has signed a letter of intent and expects to acquire substantially all of the net assets of HPM Apparel, Inc. d/b/a The Cotton Exchange by July 15, 2010…
U.S. Men’s Lacrosse Team to Wear Defender Mouthguards
Defender Mouthguard Laboratories said the U.S. Men's National Team will be wearing its mouthguards when they compete at the 2010 Federation of International (FIL) World Championships in Manchester, England from July 15-24…
Nike Begins Arkansas Sponsorship
Nike began its five-year deal as the apparel and equipment provider to the University of Arkansas, replacing Adidas…
