SGB Update

EU Seeks Compromise on Chinese Shoe Imports

The European Commission has proposed extending anti-dumping duties on EU imports of Chinese and Vietnamese shoes for at least 15 months in a compromise to appease Beijing and global shoemakers, a document showed…

Charles River Apparel Increases Workforce by More Than 40%

Charles River Apparel said it has increased staff at its Sharon-MA based headquarters by more than 40% in recent months, with the addition of 20 new employees in virtually every department, including sales, production, embroidery, IT and customer service.

RECALL: Electra Bikes

An additional 6,400 Electra bicycles are being recalled because the baskets and trays on the front of the bikes can come loose, causing a risk of falls to riders, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said…

Redcats USA to Close Call Center

Redcats USA, which owns the Sportsman's Guide, The Golf Warehouse and other catalogs, said it will close its customer contact center located in Universal City, TX, on Dec. 18. A total of 490 jobs will be affected…

Columbia Sportswear to Open Store in Germany

Columbia Sportswear Co. announced it will open a store in Munich, Germany. The 4,800-square-foot store is expected to open in December on Munich’s Sendlingerstrasse, one of the city’s fastest-growing shopping streets with 50,000 visitors each

Black Diamond Appoints President

The Black Diamond Group, the maker of performance protective footwear, appointed Rob Mills as president. Mills comes to Black Diamond from his previous post as Vice President Sales at Rocky Brands specifically their Duty, Michelin and Dickies Work Footwea

Altus Brands Further Expands Portfolio

Altus Brands, LLC, provider of products for the outdoor sports, law enforcement and industrial safety markets, has acquired Cass Creek Game Calls, Woodland Whisper, QuikSit and Digital Game Scales brands, formerly owned by Nature Vision, Inc…

Li and Fung Acquires Kids Headquarters

Li & Fung Ltd. said it agreed to buy nearly all the assets of U.S. children's wholesale apparel designer and marketer Wear Me Apparel LLC, which does business as Kid's Headquarters. The Hong Kong-based company paid as much as $401.8 million in a

Down Under Retailer Kathmandu Floats an IPO

After months of speculation, Australasian outdoor-gear retailer Kathmandu has confirmed a dual listing in both Australia and New Zealand with the launch of its IPO on Monday, offering between 166.9 million and 197.4 million shares for sale, or 84% to 99%

Atlanta Falcons Owner to Acquire PGA TOUR Superstores

Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., owner and operator of PGA TOUR Superstores, announced it has reached a preliminary agreement for Golf & Tennis Pro Shop to become a majority-owned subsidiary of AMB Group, LLC. AMB Group is owned by Arthur M. Blank and is al

Timberland Exceeds Goals in 2007-08 CSR Report

The Timberland Co. released its 2007- 2008 Corporate Social Responsibility report, highlighting progress around its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, increase the use of eco-friendly materials, factory conditions and community service…