SGB Update

Ugg Partners With Alexa Chung

The British fashion model was the art director for the campaign, which consists of portraits of women within the creative industry who are celebrated for their individual style.

Alliance MMA Completes IPO, Begins Trading

Alliamce MMA CEO added, “We believe MMA is the world’s fastest growing sport…and are delighted to be a feeder organization to the sport’s highest level of professional competition.”

RECALL: 53,000 Aqua Lung Powerline Inflators

Aqua Lung America of Vista, CA has recalled about 53,000 Aqua Lung Powerline inflators because the inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resulting in an uncontrolled ascent.

Fanatics Partners With San Jose Sharks

Fanatics announced a new long-term deal with the San Jose Sharks to operate all in-venue team merchandise sales at SAP Center at San Jose.

Hydro Flask Props Up Parent

Sales of Hydro Flask grew 36.8 percent to $29.1 million in the fiscal second quarter ended August 31, helping to prop up sales and profits at Helen of Troy Limited.

Nike Appoints New GM For North America

Tom Peddie becomes the new VP, GM of North America, succeeding Joaquin Hidalgo, who has served in this role since July 2013 and will be taking a leave of absence to focus on his health.

Defense Contractor Partners With Abom Inc.

ADS Inc. will distribute Abom’s patented heated lens technology, which prevents fogging of eyewear, to US Special Forces, law enforcement and other tactical markets.