SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Chris Evert Helps U.S. Relaunch of Ellesse Sportswear
Chris Evert will serve as brand ambassador for the newly-formed Ellesse North America. The six-time U.S. Open champion, 56, will be actively involved in design, promotion and marketing, as well as the development of a signature collection,”Chris Evert for
Specialized Bicycle CFO Departs for New Job
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. CFO John Rangel has left the bicycle maker to take the same role at TRIA beauty, Inc., a Dublin, CA maker of laser and other light-based skin-care products and services…
Shoes4you Secures Series A Financing
Shoes4you, the first fashion brand in Brazil to sell exclusive collections through monthly online subscriptions, announced that the company has received Series A financing, led by Redpoint Ventures and joined by Accel Partners. The investment will support
Amer Sports CEO to Ring The NASDAQ Opening Bell
Amer Sports will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square to ring the opening bell on Sept. 8…
Icebreaker Set to Implement Eco Index
Icebreaker will begin testing the next phase of the Eco Index, a tool for benchmarking and measuring the environmental impact of apparel, footwear and gear products. Based in New Zealand, Icebreaker operates its U.S. headquarters and design studio in Port
Mountain Hardwear Appoints Global Vice Presidents of Product
Mountain Hardwear, Inc., a subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company, announced the appointment of two global vice presidents of product. Matt Page was named vice president, global apparel and Ted Ganio was promoted to vice president, global equipment &
Vision Wear Renews Japan Licensing Agreement
Collective Licensing International, LLC (CLI) announced a two-year extension with RUNTECH Inc. of Japan to license footwear for the Vision Street Wear brand. Under the agreement, RUNTECH Inc., a subsidiary of Daiyu Co., will continue to hold the license f
Intertek Expanding New York Test Lab for Personal Protective Gear
Intertek is expanding and upgrading its Center of Excellence (COE) specializing in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Cortland, NY to meet growing demands for faster testing and certification services. The expanded COE will include new chemical lab, e
Deckers Outdoor Enters New Credit Agreement
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said that on Aug. 30 it entered into a new $200 million secured revolving credit facility which contains a $50 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a $5 million sublimit for swingline loans…
Sportfishing Industry Association Names New Tradeshow Director
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the association that represents the sportfishing industry, named Kenneth G. Andres as its new industry tradeshow director. ASA produces the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known a
Brooks-Range Welcomes Slacklining Expert, Emily Sukiennik
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of backcountry and mountaineering equipment, added slacklining expert, Emily Sukiennik as the newest member of the Brooks-Range athlete team…
California Tourism Indicators Remain Strong
Despite an abundance of negative economic news on the stock market, unemployment and consumer confidence, travel indicators remain surprisingly strong, according to the California Travel & Tourism Commission…
Teko Socks Names Erickson as Alaska Rep
Teko Socks named Brian Erickson as its rep in Alaska, effective immediately…
Saks Same-store Sales Grew 6.1 Percent in August
Saks Incorporated announced that owned sales totaled $168.0 million for the four weeks ended Aug. 27, compared to $159.3 million a year ago, a 5.5 percent increase. Comparable store sales increased 6.1 percent for the month…
Macy’s Same-Store Sales Up 5.0 Percent in August
Macy's, Inc. reported total sales of $1.716 billion for the four weeks ended Aug. 27, 2011, an increase of 4.9 percent compared with total sales of $1.64 billion in the four weeks ended Aug. 28, 2010. On a same-store basis, Macy's, Inc. sales we
