SGB Update

Eddie Bauer to Launch Footwear Collection

After 94 years of focusing on outerwear, apparel and gear, Eddie Bauer is expanding into footwear. Set to debut in fall 2014, the new Eddie Bauer footwear collection launches with six men's and seven women's styles. All styles feature ergonomic,

Mike Wieck Sales Announces New Hire and Promotion

Mike Wieck Sales of Waupaca, Wisconsin announced the agency has hired Brian Cassium of Slatington, Pennsylvania to represent the MWS family of manufacturers in the New England States…

Netshoes Gains $170M Investment

Netshoes, the Brazilian online sports goods retailer, has received a new round of US $170 million investment led by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC…

Spy Inc. Shows Modest Q1 Sales Gain

Spy Inc. reported consolidated Spy sales increased by 2 percent to $9.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $9.0 million during the same period in 2013. Sales included slightly lower closeout sales…

Junk Food Opens Flagship in California

Delta Apparel, Inc. announced the opening of the flagship Junk Food retail store in Venice, CA. On Saturday, May 3, 2014, the 2,700 square foot retail store opened its doors on renowned Abbot Kinney Boulevard…

Walking Company Sponsors EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women

The Walking Company, the national specialty retailer of comfort footwear, announced its sponsorship of the 2014 EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on May 10th in Los Angeles. Now in its 21st year, the EIF Revlon Run/Walk events have raised more than $70 millio

Third of Mothers Day Shoppers Looking for Apparel and Accessories

A third of respondents to the National Retail Federation's annual Mother's Day Spending Survey said they will be shopping for apparel and accessory items for mom, indicating spending of $1.7 billion. Americans will spend an average of $162.94 on

NSSF Offers $60,000 in Education Scholarships

Employees of companies that support the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) at the highest level are eligible to apply for education aid through the NSSF Voting Member Scholarship Program…

Black Diamond Inc. Says Spring Apparel, POC Fueled Q1 Growth

Black Diamond, Inc. reported the launch of its spring apparel line and strong results at its POC ski helmet business helped push sales up 7 percent to $54.5 million in the first quarter ended March 31. The company remains on track to meet its revenue and

Outdry Obtains Injunction in Italian Patent Litigation

Columbia Sportswear Company said an Italian court authorized the seizure of certain Amphibiox products after ruling they infringed on a patent held by Columbia's Italian-based subsidiary OutDry Technologies…