SGB Update Outdoor
Gildan Acquires Kentucky Derby Hosiery
Gildan Activewear Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the equity of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Co., Inc., based in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The total purchase price, including the assumption of all of Kentucky Derby's debt, is approxima
Oakley to Re-Brand Sunglass Retail Chains
Oakley, Inc. wil begin a strategic initiative to create the second largest U.S. sunglass specialty retail chain by re-branding its multi-brand, sunglass specialty retail store concepts under one name: 'Sunglass Icon.'
Golf Galaxy Q1 Sales Jump 40.9%
Golf Galaxy, Inc. saw net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 increase 40.9% to $82.5 million from $58.6 million for the same period of the prior year. Comparable store sales increased 1.0% for the fiscal first quarter on top of an increase of 10.5
Everlast to Produce Co-Branded Rocky Collection
Everlast Worldwide Inc. entered a new licensing agreement with MGM Consumer Products to produce a co-branded Everlast/Rocky sporting goods and toy collection to include youth boxing equipment, heavy bags, and inflatables. The collection will launch in Oct
REI to Open Third San Diego Area Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store in Chula Vista, Calif., at the Otay Ranch Town Center at the intersection of Eastlake and Olympic Parkways in the fall of 2006. The 26,000 square-foot store will employ about 55 full- and part-time staff.
Exel Hires Scream Agency
Scream Agency has been hired by Exel Sports N.A. Scream Agency will develop a comprehensive set of communication materials including: brand positioning, marketing planning, sales collateral and consumer pieces as well as an aggressive PR strategy.
OIWC Looks for Pioneering Women in the Bike Industry
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is accepting nominations for the first annual Pioneering Woman Award for the bike industry. This award honors women in the industry who have furthered the vision of the OIWC by demonstrating an outstanding commitme
Fisheries Conservation Act Passes Senate
The full Senate approved the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006, which moved forward with strong bipartisan support. Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) successfully lead the effort to reauthorize the act which bears
Gildan’s San Marcos Factory Hit by Fire
One of Gildan Activewear, Inc.'s sewing facilities, located in San Marcos, Nicaragua, has been destroyed by a fire. No Gildan employees were injured, and at this stage the company's assessment is that the economic impact to Gildan is expected to
Rocky Brands Licenses Zumfoot Brand for Casual Footwear
Rocky Brands, Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with Sole Matters, LLC, for Rocky to produce, market, and distribute a line of men's and women's casual footwear under the brand name Zumfoot. Sole Matters, LLC operates nine lifestyle footwear
New Balance Joins FESI
New Balance has joined The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) as a new Regular Member. Over the past decade New Balance has grown substantially and the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is proud to welcome th
Perry Ellis Appoints Gleason as Licensing President
Perry Ellis International Inc. appointed Mary Gleason as president of licensing. Gleason, a veteran brand-builder and fashion industry executive, will report directly to George Feldenkreis, chairman and chief executive officer.
Golf Galaxy Appoints New Independent Director
Golf Galaxy, Inc. appointed Douglas C. Neve to the company's Board of Directors effective June 15, 2006. The company said it expected Neve to be appointed to the Audit Committee concurrent with the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Aug
Cybex Sees End of Kirila Litigation; Plans New Facility…
After the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a March 2004 ruling that found Cybex International, Inc. owed approximately $2.5 million in its case against Kirila, et al. late last month, the company filed a Petition for Allowance of Appeal. The Court
Puma Looks for Even More World Cup Exposure…
Puma AG is wasting no time in capitalizing on its expanded presence in the 2006 World Cup that is being held this month on its home soil, announcing last week that it is already ramping up its efforts for the 2010 World Cup 2010 to be held in South Africa
