SGB Update

Under Armour Sued For Use Of “I Can”

Under Armour is facing a trademark infringement for using the words “I Can” as part of slogans on t-shirts by the alleged owner of the “Ican” trademark.

Callaway Golf Further Invests In Topgolf

In a regulatory filing, Callaway Golf Company said that it had invested an additional $20.0 million into Topgolf International, Inc., doing business as Topgolf Entertainment Group.

Ironclad Performance Wear Finds Buyer

Ironclad Performance Wear, best known for its performance work gloves, has been acquired by Brighton Best International Inc. in bankruptcy proceedings. 

SurfStitch’s CEO Departs

SurfStitch Group, the Australia-based online action sports retailer that collapsed into voluntary administration in August, said its CEO, Mike Sonand, has stepped down.

Camber Outdoors To Hold Thought-Leadership Keynote

On Saturday morning, January 27, Outdoor Retailer show attendees can explore women’s leadership with CEO Pledge pioneers Donna Carpenter, CEO Burton, Sally McCoy, former CEO CamelBak, Jerry Stritzke, CEO REI, and Ken Meidell, CEO Dakine.

Free Country Partners With The Fresh Air Fund

To celebrate the launch of the partnership, Free Country held an ice-skating event for Fresh Fund children and their families at The Rink at Bryant Park. The event was hosted by five-time Olympic Medalist Nastia Liukin.

Amer Sports To Take Write-Down Due To U.S. Tax Reform

Amer Sports said that because it has deferred tax assets of approximately $40 million in the U.S., the value of the company`s net deferred tax assets is expected to be reduced by approximately $13 million due to the federal tax rate change.

Taurus USA Names Director of Sales

Shari-Lynn Fix has been appointed the new director of sales for Taurus USA, which encompasses the popular Taurus, Rossi, and Heritage Manufacturing firearms lines.

Anta Unveils China Winter Olympic Uniforms

Anta Sports Products Limited announced that the launch ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 award ceremony outfit for the Chinese Sports Delegation took place at the General Administration of Sport of China in Beijing.

Alphabroder Acquires Prime Line

Alphabroder, a leading North American distributor of imprintable sportswear and accessories and portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., LLC, closed its acquisition of Prime Line, a leading manufacturer and supplier of promotional products for more than three decades.