SGB Update

All Uniform Wear Celebrates 25 Years

All Uniform Gear celebrated its 25th year in business with the launch of a new website. The company said it now has 11 retail locations that represent over 50,000 sq.ft. of retail space. It also has 30,000 sq.ft. national distribution center, 10,000 sq.ft

Amer Sports Slashes Full Year Guidance

In an appropriate end to what has been an arduous year for Amer Sports, the company has slashed its profit outlook for fiscal 2008, citing waning sales in November and December. Weak fourth quarter sales for the Finnish sporting goods manufacturer prompte

A4 to Open Two New Warehouses

A4 will start shipping from two new distribution centers in January. The company, which is working in a joint venture with Frazier Sports, has opened centers in Waco, TX and Atlanta, GA…

Golf Companies Plan Staff Cuts

The golf market saw two companies plan staff cuts last week as industry giants Acushnet and TaylorMade-adidas Golf both reported intentions to lower headcounts…

FIFA Names Official Merchandiser for 2010 World Cup

Total Apparel Group, Inc. has been appointed by FIFA's Exclusive Worldwide Master Licensee, Global Brands Group (GBG), for a multi-year exclusive Distribution Rights agreement within the United States, Caribbean and U.S…

Celerant Acquires Miami Valley Solutions/SportzPak

Celerant Technology completed the acquisition of Miami Valley Solutions and its specialty management system, SportzPak. MVS SportzPak provides services for team sports retailers, which will add to Celerant's growing list of vertical markets…

$20 Million in Grants Will Help Preserve Coastal Wetlands

H. Dale Hall, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announced that twenty-five conservation projects benefiting fish and wildlife on more than 13,543 acres of coastal habitat in twelve States will be funded with $20.1 million from 2009 National

FIFA Names Official World Cup Merchandiser

Total Apparel Group, Inc. has been appointed by FIFA's Exclusive Worldwide Master Licensee, Global Brands Group(GBG), for a multi-year exclusive Distribution Rights agreement within the United States, Caribbean and U.S. Territories for the 2010 FIFA

Brunswick Takes Up to $135M Accounting Charge

Brunswick Corp. said an accounting error will result a charge against earnings of up to $135 million this year. The Lake Forest, IL-based company said that financial filings for the first nine months of 2008 should “no longer be relied on” because the com

Spalding to Introduce Inaugural Balls

Spalding, along with the Harlem Globetrotters, this month are introducing four “Inaugural Balls,” or red, white and blue basketballs, in December in light of the upcoming inaugural proceedings for President-elect Barack Obama…

Nautilus to Expand Facilities in Virginia

Nautilus, Inc. plans to invest $1.7 million to expand in Grayson County in Virginia. The move expands its manufacturing operation to add a cardio exercise equipment line, and will create 60 jobs, according to a statement from the office of governor of Vir

Quiksilver Pulls Out of ASR

Quiksilver Inc. plans to pull most of its brands out of the Action Sports Retailer (ASR) show, according to a statement from ASR. Roxy, Quiksilver, Quiksilver For Women, Quiksilver Mens and Raisins will all not be at ASR, although DC Shoes will be exhibit

Total Apparel Group Becomes FIFA U.S. Licensee

Total Apparel Group, Inc. entered into a multi-year exclusive Distribution Rights agreement within the United States, Caribbean and U.S. Territories for 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) and other FIFA Branded Products in the broad apparel, footwear, accessories an