SGB Update

Japanese Outdoor Tech Company Launches In North America

Bonx, founded by snowboarder and outdoorsman Takahiro Miyasaka, is making its formal entry into the U.S. and Canadian markets with new North American Headquarters located in Seattle and a satellite office in Vancouver, Canada.

Fabric Technology: Dupont Intexar

DuPont Advanced Materials announced its newest generation of stretchable electronic inks and films for smart clothing at last week’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.

Alp-n-Rock Adds Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Reps

Alp-n-Rock, LLC, a socially conscious manufacturer of European-inspired apparel, announced Allison Bangel Quinto as its new sales representative for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions effective immediately.

Asics Launches I Move Me Brand Activation

Asics unveiled a new global brand message, identity, retail concept and integrated brand activation – the brand’s most significant marketing initiative to date.

Under Armour Reduces Outlook, Launches Restructuring

Under Armour Inc. reported second-quarter results that came in better than Wall Street’s targets but it lowered its outlook for the year while unveiling a restructuring plan that will result in job cuts.

Callaway Golf Appoints CFO

Callaway Golf Company announced the appointment of Brian Lynch as its chief financial officer, effective immediately.

Nautilus Q2 Earnings Slide

Nautilus Inc. reported net earnings slumped 29.5 percent in the second quarter on a modest sales decline.

Wolverine Sells Sebago

Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced it has sold its Sebago brand to BasicNet, S.p.A., an Italian corporation with a global footprint that has a portfolio of brands including Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-way, Superga and more.

DLTR In Talks To Merge With Villa

DLTR, an urban chain based in Hanover, MD, has reached an agreement to merge with Villa, an urban specialist based in Philadelphia.