SGB Update Outdoor
Eider Inks Licensing Deal with Killy
Eider has signed a 10-year agreement to market and design the Killy snowsports brand. The new women’s and men’s line will be available in selected snowsports specialty stores for the winter ’07-08 season…
Malden Bidding War Begins
Chrysalis Capital Partners issued a statement regarding the recent Malden Mills Bankruptcy and potential sale to Gordon Brothers. The Private equity firm said that recent reports have stated that the sale of Malden Mills to Gordon Brothers Group is near c
Isis’ Founder Wins OIWC Pioneering Woman Award
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition announced that Carolyn Cooke has been chosen as the 2007 recipient of the Pioneering Woman Award. The Pioneering Women Award honors women who have furthered the OIWC mission by demonstrating an outstanding commitment t
Cybex Finalizes Two Litigation Matters
Cybex International, Inc. announced that two litigation matters are now complete. The Free Motion patent litigation is being dismissed with prejudice pursuant to a settlement agreement between the parties. As part of the settlement, Cybex is receiving a l
Fleet Feet Conference Wraps Up in Phoenix
Fleet Feet, Inc. honored Brooks Sports as the Outstanding Apparel Vendor of 2006, and recognized two of its franchisees at its annual Winter Franchise Conference January 15 – 17. Champion Athleticwear introduced its Pink Ribbon Award for Retail Excellence
SGMA: Congress to Re-Introduce PHIT Legislation
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is pleased to report the U.S. Congress will reintroduce the PHIT – Physical Health Investment Today – Bill later this month. The goal of PHIT is to encourage more physical activity for all Americans by making
Fox River Hires Xany Gibson as Creative Director
Xany Gibson has joined industry-leading hosiery and handwear manufacturer Fox River as creative director. Gibson previously was part of the product development team at Mountain High Hosiery in Sand Diego, CA, creating lines for a variety of casual and ath
Warnaco’s Swimwear President Resigns
The Warnaco Group, Inc. announced the resignation of Roger Williams as Group President, Swimwear, citing personal reasons. The Company has initiated a search for a new Group President, Swimwear. Until a new Group President is appointed, Sherry Waterson, P
Peregrine Opens New Western Warehouse
Peregrine Outfitters will be shipping from a new warehouse in Ogden, Utah in addition to their existing facility in Williston, Vermont. The new western facility is in the Business Development Ogden (BDO) Industrial Park near several other outdoor industry
adidas/Reebok Factories Shut Doors in Indonesia…
Two Korean-owned, Indonesia-based factories, PT Dong Joe Indonesia and PT Spotec, which produced footwear for adidas and Reebok, closed last year following financial difficulties and the owners leaving the country, according to sources at adidas. Both sup
Icebreaker Inks Sponsorship Deal with Honda Ski Tour
Icebreaker is partnering with the Honda Ski Tour, a series of four skiing competitions and alpine festivals, which kicked off in Sun Valley, Idaho, from Thursday, January 11th through Monday, January 15th…
Anvil Debt Holders Take 99% Stake in Company…
Anvil Holdings, the parent company to Anvil Knitwear, has completed a financial restructuring of its capital structure that effectively eliminates approximately $200 million in debt and preferred stock in exchange for new equity and warrants. The company
Everlast Begins Trading on NASDAQ Global Market
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has received approval from the Nasdaq Stock Market to list its securities on the Nasdaq Global Market effective with the opening of business on January 16, 2007. The Company will continue to trade under the EVST trading symbol. The
VF Corp. May be Moving Closer to Deal for Majestic…
VF Corp. is apparently inching closer to a deal to a acquire Majestic Athletic. While both parties have been mum about a deal since the story first surfaced in a Sports Business Journal article in December, a spokesperson for VF Corp. confirmed Friday tha
Spy Optic Hires Anderson to Head Snowboard Division
Spy Optic has brought on Pete Andersen to oversee its Snowboard category. Andersen’s role will encompass managing all marketing and team aspects of Spy’s snowboard involvement, including promotions, athlete management, media outreach and content developme
