SGB Update Outdoor

Crocs Settles Shaka Suit

Crocs, Inc. and Shaka Holdings, Inc. have agreed to settle a lawsuit concerning Crocs' proprietary footwear, pending in the United States District for the District of Colorado and alleging that Shaka infringed Crocs' U.S. Patents and its trade d

TAG Joins SGMA Spring Market

Team Athletic Goods, Inc., the team buying group, has announced plans to hold its 2nd National Sales Training Seminar in conjunction with the SGMA Spring Market next year (June 11-13, 2007) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This decision was made by TAG’s board of d

Global Surf Industries Sponsors Surfing America

Global Surf Industries signed an agreement to sponsor the Surfing America Member Surf School program. The Member Surf School program’s goal is to recognize and endorse specific surf schools around the country whose operational and professional standards

Puma Prepares for the 2010 World Cup

For PUMA, preparations are already underway for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa. PUMA has set a dual goal of furthering support for African football and continuing to gain market share. PUMA estimates the potential turnover in Africa at four times high

Tum Yeto Ends Pig Wood ‘Pro’

Tum Yeto announces the closure of the Pig Wood “Pro” program. After three years of development the company has decided to end this division of the Pig Brand and focus its efforts on the long-time mainstays of Pig, which are premium wheels, bearings, bags

Perry Ellis Adds to Two to Board

Perry Ellis International Inc. appointed its eighth and ninth members of its board of directors in the forms of Joe Arriola and Linda Platzner. Arriola was the founder and chief executive officer of Avanti Press, Inc. until Feb. 2001. Major clients of the

Black Diamond Opens Asian Operations, Sees 20% Growth for Year

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. has opened their new Asian operations in Zhuhai, China and the completed a multi-million dollar capital investment program in their Salt Lake City, Utah facilities and Basel, Switzerland offices. As Black Diamond nears the end

American Snowsports Education Association Elects New Board

The American Snowsports Education Association (ASEA) has announced new board-level leadership for the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). At its annual board meeting held June 2–4 in

Cybex Plans New Manufacturing Facility in Minnesota

Cybex International, Inc. will be building a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Owatonna, Minnesota. Plans include building a 340,000 square foot facility located on 36 acres of property in Owatonna that will increase manufacturing capacity. G

Kellwood Inks Licensing Deal with Dan River

Kellwood's Phat Fashions division has signed an agreement with Dan River, Inc. to develop and market a home collection line under the Phat Farm® and Baby Phat® brand names, according to Bernt Ullmann, president Phat Fashions.

NRF: Retail Sales Jump in May

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for May (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose an impressive 8.2% over last year and 0.2% seasonally adjusted over April. The strongest increase in retail sa

Court Upholds $2.5 Million Judgment Against Cybex

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will not hear the Cybex International, Inc.'s or Mr. Kirila's respective appeals of the previously reported $2,452,783 judgment entered against the Company in the Kirila v. Cybex International, Inc. litigation.

Timberland Acquires GoLite Trademarks; Launches GoLite Footwear

Timberland will introduce a new line of footwear for trail running under the GoLite brand. In connection with this, Timberland has acquired certain assets of GoLite LLC, including trademarks, for an undisclosed amount. GoLite footwear will be managed out

Rossignol Re-Structures After Move to Park City

Following the recent opening of the Mountain Center in Park City, Utah, the Rossignol Group announced today the restructuring of its U.S. organization. This restructuring will focus on the development of the organization’s business units and will capital

Boeri USA Re-Structures

Claudia Boeri will assume executive responsibilities for Boeri USA as President. According to the company, the change is being made to better accommodate Boeri’s business strategy in the U.S. market moving forward. In addition, the company is expected to