SGB Update

Gabe’s Appoints Three New Independent Directors To Board

Gabe’s, an off-price fashion and home retailer, announced the appointments of Bob Cataldo, former Group President of TJX Canada; Lynne Greene, former Group President of The Estée Lauder Companies; and Margaret Mager, former Goldman Sachs Managing Director, as Independent Directors to its Board of Directors.

Hibbett Sports’ Q4 Easily Beats Plan

Hibbett Sports Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings will come in well above Wall Street’s targets as the retailer showed its first comp gain since the third quarter of 2017.

New Balance Signs FC Nantes

New Balance has agreed to replace Umbro as the kit provider of FC Nantes, the French soccer club, starting from the 2018/19 season.

Billabong’s Losses Widen In First Half

Billabong, which has agreed to be sold to Boardriders, widened its loss in the first half ended December 31 as ongoing momentum in the Americas region was offset by profit erosion in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Super Retail Group To Acquire Macpac

Super Retail Group Limited announced it will acquire Macpac, which operates 54 stores across Australia and New Zealand, to accelerate its strategy to build the leading adventure outdoors retail business across Australia and New Zealand.

OIA Releases 2018 Agenda, Continues Momentum On Policy Work

The agenda focuses on building on the success of its Close To Home program, continuing to press federal policymakers to support access to America’s public lands and waters, promoting its “balanced trade agenda” in its International Tax and Trade program, and expanding its Climate Change policy program.

Vans Park Series Announces 2018 Pro Tour Schedule

Vans Park Series, the official park terrain skateboarding World Championships Tour, announced the 2018 VPS Pro Tour schedule to mark another groundbreaking milestone in elite competitive skateboarding.

Camber Outdoors Kicks Off Expanded Camber Exchange Program

Camber Outdoors. the national organization dedicated to achieving equality for all women in the outdoors, announced the continued evolution of its signature Camber Exchange program, including expansion to Canada.