SGB Update

RECALL: 5,900 Xenith Helmets

Football helmet manufacturer Xenith recalled several helmet models because the helmet shell can crack, posing a risk of head injuries to football players.

Rocky Brands Restructuring Includes Layoffs

Rocky Brands, Inc. said August 17 that it is working with third-party advisors to restructure the company, including reducing expenses, reorganizing and refocusing its sales efforts, and increasing operating efficiencies.

Skullcandy Inc. Still in Play

Incipio LLC extended its offer to acquire the audio brand by two weeks Wednesday amid a lackluster response and news that a rival bid had come back to life.

Fitness Trackers in Happy Meals?

Yep, you heard it right. The world’s biggest hamburger fast food chain, McDonald’s, is giving away a step tracker called Step-It to their little eaters, replacing the plastic-wrapped toy coveted by young consumers.

Yakima Deal Makes Zipcars Outdoor-Friendly

Yakima Products has inked a deal with the car-sharing network Zipcar to equip more than 150 Zipcars in 17 North American markets with outdoor recreation mounts.

DSW to Open Middle East Stores

DSW Inc. (DSW), a branded footwear and accessories retailer in North America, signed Apparel Group as its exclusive franchise partner in the Gulf Coast.

New Era Signs Deal with Chivas

New Era, the sports and lifestyle headwear brand, is partnering with Club Deportivo Guadalajara, the popular Mexican soccer club.

PSG Confirms Regulatory Inquiries

Performance Sports Group, which is facing a half dozen shareholder lawsuits, confirmed it is the subject of inquiries by US and Canadian securities regulators.