SGB Update Outdoor
American Outdoor Brands Expands Missouri HQ Lease Space
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. will expand the lease at its Columbia, MO headquarters and distribution center, effective January 1, 2024.
Ugg Parent Sues Walmart For Patent Infringement
Deckers Brands, the parent of Ugg, Hoka and Teva brands, filed a lawsuit in California Central District Court against Walmart, charging the retailer infringed on copyrighted product designs.
Authentic Brands Group And Fleet Street Partner On Frye Outerwear
Authentic Brands Group partnered with wholesaler/retailer Fleet Street to become Frye’s design, manufacturing and distribution partner for outerwear, excluding leather, and swimwear for men and women.
Heimplanet Relaunches In North America
Heimplanet is relaunching in North America to serve outdoor specialty retailers and expand distribution.
Wiley X Opens New HQ In Frisco, TX
As Wiley X, the family-owned eyewear brand celebrates its 35th Anniversary, it also opened its new headquarters in Frisco, TX.
NRF Supports Recently Enacted Organized Retail Crime Legislation Bills
The National Retail Federation’s SVP of Government Relations, David French, issued a supporting statement after the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 and the Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act were introduced in the U.S. Senate.
Work Sharp Successfully Defends IP Against Unauthorized Resellers
U.S. District Judge Michael McShane in the District of Oregon reportedly entered two judgments in favor of Work Sharp and against two unauthorized resellers of Work Sharp products.
Canada Goose Offers Resale Platform To Consumers
Canada Goose launched a re-commerce platform, Canada Goose Generations, providing an authorized reselling platform that “keeps Canada Goose products in circulation, giving them a second, third and fourth lifetime,” according to a company release.
Under Armour Adds Two To Board As Saunders Departs
Under Armour, Inc. appointed Carolyn Everson and Patrick Whitesell to its board of directors effective February 1, 2023. Longtime UA board member Harvey Sanders will retire on March 31, 2023.
Academy Sports’ Debt Ratings Outlook Raised
S&P Global Ratings revised its debt rating outlook for Academy Sports + Outdoor, Inc. following a debt repayment. The positive rating outlook reflects the potential for an upgrade if Academy consistently performs during an uncertain economy while sustaining low S&P Global Ratings-adjusted leverage of about 1x.
Giant Group Acquires Minority Stake In Stages Cycling
Giant Group, headquartered in Portland, OR, acquired a 32.5 percent stake in Stages Cycling, a maker of stationary smart bikes for the commercial gym and home markets and crankarm-based power meters.
BRC Report: Fewer Retail Vacancies Seen In Q4 2022
The British Retail Consortium is reporting that the overall GB retail vacancy rate improved to 13.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022.
JD Sports Reports Cyber Security Issue Includes Customer Data Access
JD Sports Fashion Plc, the parent company for Finish Line, Shoe Palace and DTLR, among others, has been the target of a cyber incident that resulted in unauthorized access to a system that contained customer data relating to online orders placed between November 2018 and October 2020.
Grundéns Renews Sponsorship With MLF And Adds Athletes
Grundéns, the maker of fishing apparel and footwear, renewed its sponsorship with Major League Fishing and expanded its ambassador team.
Dick’s SG Closes Midwest City Location
Dick’s Sporting Goods has closed its location in Midwest City, OK.
