SGB Update Outdoor
lululemon atheltica Gets Investment Boost from Advent International
Advent International announced it has acquired a significant minority interest in Vancouver-based lululemon
athletica, an athletics and yoga apparel specialty retailer. The transaction is expected to support the company's growth strategy in the US an
Gear for Sports Offers Senior Debt Exchange; Inks Under Armour Deal
GFSI, Inc., the parent company to Gear for Sports, has commenced an exchange offer which see the company issue $134.9 million in 11% Senior Secured Notes due 2011 for the same amount of 9-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due in 2007. Meanwhile, GFSI in Oct
Clark Foam Shuts Doors; Surf Industry Left Looking for Blanks
Clark Foam, the largest producer of polyurethane cure surfboard 'blanks' in the U.S. suddenly closed its doors. Following a 7-page letter sent to members of the surf industry detailing perceived attacks on his company by various government agen
Aldila Recognized as Top Branded Golf Shaft
The Darrell Survey Company recognized Aldila as the number one shaft brand in their recently completed U.S. National Survey.
Brunswick Elects McCoy as CEO; Names Zimmerman to Board
Brunswick Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has elected Dustan E. McCoy as the company's chairman and CEO, replacing George W. Buckley who has resigned from the company to become the chairman, president and CEO of 3M Company. Brunswic
Shop.org: Online Retailers Seeing Strong Holiday Season
According the the results of the 2005 Shop.org/BizRate Research eHoliday Mood Study, conducted by BizRate Research, a division of Shopzilla, Inc., online retailers are reaping the benefits of aggressive, early promotions. With the holiday season just gett
NRF Port Tracker: Nation’s Ports Operating Smoothly
The National Retail Federation and Global Insight released the December Port Tracker Report, stating that the nation’s major retail container ports are operating without significant congestion problems as the industry’s peak shipping season comes to an en
Level Gloves Restructures Sales Force
Level USA, the US distributor for Level ski and snowboard gloves, has reconfigured its sales force for 2005-06. Going forward, all Level USA reps will sell both Level’s ski and snowboard lines…
Scott USA Plans to Enter XC Full-Suspension Market
Scott USA will develop a new XC full suspension design for 2007. The company has been blocked from selling it’s Genius full suspension mountain bike in the US, though it will continue to sell this award winning design in some 60 other countries around the
Timberland Increases Anti-Counterfeit Efforts…
Timberland is ramping up its efforts to prevent counterfeiting with a two pronged program that focuses on both the dealer and consumer. First, TBL is creating a new, uniquely coded sticker for each of its authorized Timberland dealers, which will be promi
American Recreation the Only Bright Spot for Kellwood…
Kellwood, parent company to American Recreation, continues to struggle with restructuring and creating a solid design infrastructure for many of its apparel brands. However, American Recreation, which includes Kelty, Sierra Designs, and Slumberjack, conti
L.L. Bean Launches Multi-Channel Marketing Strategy…
L.L. Bean is shifting its marketing strategy and has hired two new advertising firms to address the reality of multi-channel marketing in today’s retail environment. The company has hired JWT, a New York advertising firm, to handle its traditional media a
OGIO Fights Against Bag Organizer Infringement
OGIO announced that it has issued more than a dozen cease-and-desist letters to golf retailers and bag manufacturers throughout the U.S., which the company feels are infringing on the its patented Woode organization technology…
adidas Will Not Debut ‘Smartball’ at World Cup
adidas confirmed that the 'smartball technology' that uses the a soccer ball as an information carrier to assist referees in determining whether or not a shot has crossed the goal line will not debut at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. It will also not
Reebok Inks Sponsorship Deal with Daddy Yankee
Reebok and Latin music recording artist Daddy Yankee have formed a multi-year partnership that includes a signature collection of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories called DY. Regarded as one of the most respected and influential reggaeton artists
