SGB Update

Adidas Faces Steve Madden Lawsuit Over Stripe Design

Steve Madden filed a lawsuit in Brooklyn’s federal court against Adidas, saying it was “tired” of being targeted by Adidas for using elements that bear no resemblance to Adidas’ signature three parallel stripe design.

Repreve Maker Unifi Sells Plant for $45 Million

The company closed on selling its manufacturing facility in Madison, NC to an unidentified third-party buyer for $45.0 million, and reported it will use $25.0 million of the net proceeds to reduce the existing term loan and $18.3 million to reduce outstanding revolving loans.

Crocs, Inc. Moves Reilly to Corporate EVP and CBO; Heydude Needs a Leader

Reilly, formerly president of Heydude, will take over the role of corporate EVP and chief brand officer, including oversight of marketing and communications for the Crocs and Heydude brands. Andrew Rees, Crocs’ CEO, will serve as the interim president for the Heydude brand.

Urban Outfitters Profits Jump in Q1

The retailer reported profits jumped 75.4 percent in the first quarter as comps at its Retail segment increased 4.8 percent. Total company net sales for the three months ended April 30 increased 10.7 percent to a record $1.33 billion.

Icebug Assumes Responsibility for Sales and Customer Service in Canada

Previously, Rock Gear Distribution (RGD), a wholesale distributor based in Alberta, Canada, operated Icebug’s Canadian business. RGD, a long-standing Icebug partner and owner of Spry, a specialty running store in Canada, will continue collaborating with the company.

TSG Consumer Partners Promotes Jessica Duran to COO

The private equity firm, which recently acquired EoS Fitness to add to its CorePower Yoga acquisition in 2017 in the fitness space, promoted Jessica Duran to chief operating officer. She will also continue to serve as CFO.

Stio to Open Mountain Studio in Breckenridge

The apparel, footwear and gear company for the “mountain life” will open a new Mountain Studio in downtown Breckenridge, CO, this July. The storefront will be its fourth in Colorado and 13th nationwide.