SGB Update

Legacy Paddlesports Shifting Whitewater Brand to Direct Only Model

Legacy Paddlesports will stop selling its Liquidlogic whitewater boats through dealers Oct. 1, 2014 and shift to a direct-to-consumer model. Legacy Partner Shane Benedict said while the move is painful it is right for the company, its employees and the wh

Orage Caps Off Senior Management Changes

Orage appointed Cedric Morisset as vice president of sales, effective Aug. 18. Morisset joins Eric D’Anjou, founder and president of Mtn Dewds Distribution, alongside Mike Nick, VP of marketing to round out its senior management team…

Ugg Launches First Global Brand Campaign

Ugg Australia launched its first global brand marketing campaign called “THIS IS UGG.” The campaign includes sketch-artist Langley Fox, Ernest Hemingway’s great–great–granddaughter, as well as New England Patriot's quarterback Tom B

Skins Compression Hires Sales Director

Skins, the maker of gradient compression sportswear, hired David I as the new sales director. He has over 20 years of experience working with brands such as Arnette, Briko, 180s, and most recently with Seirus Innovation…

Steve Madden to Acquire Dolce Vita Holdings

Steve Madden has completed the acquisition of privately held Dolce Vita Holdings, Inc., which specializes in the design, sourcing and sale of branded and private label footwear…

Timberland Appoints VP of U.S. Sales

Timberland promoted Matt Allen to vice president of U.S. sales. In this role, Allen will oversee Timberland’s wholesale business in the United States for both footwear and apparel. Allen moves into this new role following two years as senior sales d

Dr Martens Appoints Steve Murray CEO

Dr. Martens appointed Steve Murray, former president of VF Action Sports Coalition and president of Vans, as CEO. Murray will replace David Suddens, who has been chief executive of Dr Martens for 12 years and is to become non-executive chairman of the com