BCBG Files For Bankruptcy
“Like many other apparel and retail companies, BCBG has fallen victim in recent years to adverse macro-trends, including a general shift away from brick-and-mortar to online retail channels, a shift in consumer demographics away from branded apparel,” Chief Restructuring Officer Holly Felder Etlin.
Bearpaw To Expand Into Accessories
Bearpaw formed a new licensing agreement with Quagga Accessories for wearables, hats, scarves, vests and more.
Sequential Brands Narrows Q4 Loss
Sequential Brands Group sharply narrowed its fourth quarter while showing a 44 percent hike in revenues.
Aetrex Worldwide Acquires SOLS Systems
Founded in 2013 and based in New York, NY, SOLS’ technology improves the fit and function of footwear.
DonJoy Performance Partners With D1 Sports Training
The partnership brings together two sports performance brands rooted in sports training.
American Outdoor Brands Plans To Establish New Distribution Center
The company’s plans to establish the new facility in Boone County, MO are contingent upon the approval of incentives, completion of due diligence and the finalization of agreements related to other terms and conditions.
Eagle Creek Partners With The Bodhi Agency
The Bodhi Agency will represent the MidWest and Great Lakes sales territory.
Tennis Industry Names Health & Wellness Task Force
The Task Force is chaired by Dr. Jack Groppel, who is the health and wellness advisor for the tennis industry and the co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute.
The North Face Adds Margo Hayes to Athlete Team
Hayes became the first woman to climb a confirmed 5.15a.
Billabong Releases Andy Warhol Collection
The collaboration comes through Billabong LAB, a division of the company that supports artists, musicians, designers, photographers and surf icons.
Big City Mountaineers Hosts Pico De Orizaba Climb
The content generated from the Orizaba Climb will focus on how the outdoors has influenced the participating women and how the Summit for Someone climbing series can have a profound impact for those who join.
Reynolds Cycling Hires Director Of Global Marketing
The manufacturer of premium carbon composite bicycle wheels selected Jonathan Reese, who joins Reynolds from outside the cycling industry.
Sport Chek Opens First Women’s-Only Store
Sport Chek opened its first women’s-only store in Calgary. Called Sport Chek Women, the 16,000-square-foot store was designed by an all-female team at the Canadian retailer.
NSGA Applauds Congress For Reintroducing PHIT Act
NSGA President & CEO Matt Carlson said. “Passing PHIT will help remove an important barrier to being active, that of cost. Active Americans are healthier, and healthier people will help reduce the crushing burden on our healthcare system.”
Luxottica Shows Modest Earnings Gain In 2016
The parent of Oakley and RayBan’s earnings in 2016 rose 5.8 percent on a 2.8 percent revenue gain.
