SGB Update

United Legwear & Apparel Taps Tony Lucia as President of ULAC Europe BV

ULAC is the licensee and core operating partner for all men’s Hurley apparel categories. The company is also a Puma NA joint venture partner, has distribution partnerships with Scotch & Soda and Ted Baker and maintains licensed brands including Skechers, Van Heusen, DKNY, Champion, Arrow, and Weatherproof.

Ross Stores Opens 19 New U.S. Locations

The company believes Ross can grow to 2,900 locations and DD’s Discounts can become a chain of 700 stores given consumers’ ongoing focus on value and convenience.

Lacrosse Unlimited Expands Nationwide Footprint

The newly added stores in Illinois, Georgia, Colorado, and Florida represent the emergence of the sport in these markets and Lacrosse Unlimited’s support to grow the sport in each demographic.

Black Diamond Equipment Opens New Seattle Flagship Store

The Black Diamond flagship store offers the entire BD assortment of merchandise, including technical climbing gear and backcountry ski equipment to performance apparel and accessories, partnering with local ski shops Evo and Cripple Creek Backcountry for gear maintenance services.

TruGolf Links Signs Franchise Development Deal

As Regional Developer for TruGolf Links, Knoxville, TN native John Young will lead a statewide expansion of the company’s indoor golf concept, starting with the first flagship location in Knoxville.