SGB Update

Collegiate Expands Team in Dixie Deal…

After establishing a foothold in the Midwest team dealer market in April with the acquisition of Kesslers Team Sports, the country’s largest team dealer at the time, it only made sense for Collegiate Pacific to turn their attention to the other regions of

Just One More Volley in Nautilus/ICON Action…

In yet another example of judicial efficiency, The United States Court of Appeals has reversed, for the third time, the status of the preliminary injunction in the Nautilus v. Icon case involving the “CrossBow” and “Bowflex” names. In its current form, th

Vans Settles Shareholder Merger Suit…

Vans, Inc. announced late Friday that it had settled a class action suit related to its merger with a subsidiary of VF Corporation.. VFC in late April agreed to acquire the venerable skate brand in a $396 million deal. Vans will roll up under VF’s Outdo

Shine Latest to Get Lighter Sentencing in JFF Case…

Tom Shine, the former president of Logo Athletic and currently SVP of Sports and Entertainment Marketing worldwide for Reebok International Ltd., was sentenced on Thursday in the ongoing fraud probe surrounding the collapse of Just for Feet…

Li Ning Sets Premium Price for IPO…

Hong Kong sportswear and athletic footwear manufacturer Li Ning will price its IPO at HK$2.15 a share, the high end of the expected range. In spite of the premium price, fans of the brand are vying for their chance at a piece of the company. The IPO is so

Li Ning Sets Premium Price for IPO…

Hong Kong sportswear and athletic footwear manufacturer Li Ning will price its IPO at HK$2.15 a share, the high end of the expected range. In spite of the premium price, fans of the brand are vying for their chance at a piece of the company. The IPO is so

Yue Yuen Explores New Opportunities in Apparel JV…

In a move designed to cement its place in the Chinese sports apparel manufacturing before WTO quotas are lifted (SEW_0424), Yue Yuen has formed a joint venture with Luen Thai Holdings, a privately held fashion apparel manufacturing company. The new compan

Bean Wins Another Round in Claria Suit

L.L. Bean seems to have won the latest battle in its war against pop-up advertising. In spite of claims by Claria that Atkins Nutritionals and Gevalia Kaffee never took out ads designed to appear on Bean’s site, the two companies have decided to settle o

Dick’s Takes Out Galyan’s with Acquisition Deal…

If you were surprised by last Monday evening’s announcement regarding the Dick's Sporting Goods acquisition of Galyan’s Trading Company, you probably have not been reading between the lines (or BOSS) for the last six months…

Momentum Builds on OIA Political Moves

The OIA voiced its support for the Americans Outdoors Act that will be introduced to lawmakers this week. The act is designed to get more Americans outdoors and promote a healthy lifestyle by providing more opportunities to recreate. The Americans Outdoor

Vans Sees Settlement of VF Corp. Merger Suit

Vans, Inc. announced late Friday that it had entered into a settlement with the plaintiffs in the purported class action and derivative lawsuits filed against it, VF Corporation and certain current and former directors and officers of Vans in Orange Count

Scott USA Taps Tri-Marketing Group

Scott USA has secured the services of Tri-Marketing Group, Inc., as sales representatives for Scott Bicycles in the Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma territories. Tri-Marketing Group consists of Tim Goodwin of Dallas, Texas, Greg Allen of Austin,

K2 Prices Notes to Fund Acquisition

K2 Inc. has priced its private placement of $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2014. K2 intends to use the proceeds of the offering, along with other sources, to finance the previously announced acquisitions of three leading

VF Names Ganway VP-Customer Managment

VF Corporation has named Michael Gannaway as Vice President, Customer Management. In this newly-created position, Gannaway will be responsible for establishing cross-coalition strategies with key customers. Effective July 6, Gannaway will report to Mackey

Cabela’s Launches IPO at $20 per Share

Cabela's initial public offering of 7.8 million shares of common stock has been priced at $20.00 per share. Cabela's issued 6,250,000 primary shares of common stock, while selling stockholders offered the remaining 1,562,500 shares of common sto