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SABG Undergoes Recapitalization
Sock & Accessory Brands Global LLC (SABG) has been recapitalized by Huron Capital. Huron committed $40 million to close the transaction. SABG's products are sold under company-owned brands, licensed brands such as Eddie Bauer, Crocs, and others, and
Justice Dept. Says Colleges’ Anti-Sweatshop Program Doesn’t Violate Law
The Department of Justice announced that it will not challenge a proposal by the Worker Rights Consortium to implement the Designated Suppliers Program. According to the Worker Rights Consortium, the Designated Suppliers Program is designed to enable coll
Vans Triple Crown Webcast Shatters Records
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Webcast posted more than 10.4 million live streams during its 13 days of competition between Oct. 28 and Dec. 11. Series viewership, which includes the 3-day HIC Pro, peaked with more than six million streams…
Quiksilver Names Paul McAdam President Of Retail
Paul McAdam has joined Quiksilver as its new president of retail, according to Women's Wear Daily. He was formerly CEO Of the AllSaints and led led London-based AllSaints’ push into the U.S. He was also formerly president of Ben Sherman North A
Sports Direct Out of Running to Acquire Blacks Leisure
Blacks Leisure Group plc confirmed that Sports Direct International plc does not intend to make an offer for the company, which operates the largest chain of outdoor sporting goods stores in the United Kingdom…
Shoe Carnival Extends Share Buyback Program
Shoe Carnival, Inc. extended the date of expiration of its current $25 million share repurchase program from Dec. 31, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2012…
Respect Your Universe to Sponsor UFC Events
Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced that it will become an official event sponsor for five UFC events beginning with UFC 141: LESNAR vs. OVEREEM on Dec. 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas…
WFSGI Hires Bicycle and PR Manager
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has hired Florian Dammer as bicycle manager and Simone Ramsauer as new PR manager…
Economist Predicts Hong Kong Exports Will Decline in 2012
Given the slower-than-expected recovery in the United States and the deepening sovereign-debt crisis in the Eurozone, the world economy is braced for a renewed downturn in 2012, according to a Hong Kong economist who urged the city-state's exporters
Brooks Brings Back Brooks PR Invitational
Brooks Sports announced it will bring the speediest high school runners to Seattle for the second annual Brooks PR Invitational. Taking place on Feb. 26, 2012, the invite-only event gives students the opportunity to test their speed against the best of th
Spot LLC Says Devices Have Initiated 1,500 Rescues Since 2007
Spot LLC said its SPOT messenger devices, including SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger and SPOT Connect, have initiated more than 1,500 emergency rescues worldwide since the company launched its SPOT Personal Tracker satellite messenger product four years ago.
Bass Pro Shops to Sponsor Major League Fishing
Bass Pro Shops and Nitro boats have agreed to become a sponsor of Major League Fishing, the recently formed partnership between Outdoor Channel and 24 of the world's best anglers…
The North Face Honors Gazelle Sports of Michigan
The North Face has named Gazelle Sports of Western Michigan the winner of The North Face Explore Fund Never Stop Exploring Award, recognizing the specialty running store that demonstrates the most complete dedication to encouraging and enabling outdoor ex
California Sees Signs of Slowing Tourism
Travel trends remained largely positive in California in September and October, although the pace of growth slowed somewhat. One forecast sees growth rates dropping by half next year…
Jansport Appoints Chris Speak as Director of Sales
JanSport has hired Chris Speak as director of sales. Most recently, he served as global sales director for Vasque and Irish Setter at Red Wing Shoe Co. and brings nearly 20 years of experience to JanSport. Speak also has a long history with the JanSport b
