SGB Update Sports & Fitness
FTC Proposes Revisions to Green Guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed revisions to the guidance that it gives marketers to help them avoid making misleading environmental claims, saying that the proposed changes should make it easier for companies to abide by the agencies Green Guid
Dealer “Revolt” Forces Interbike to Re-think Move
A revolt by many IBDs and some exhibitors forced Nielsen Expositions to reverse on Tuesday its decision to move the Interbike trade show up seven weeks and relocate it from Las Vegas to Anaheim, CA…
Rossignol Promotes Petrick to NA President
Tim Petrick, currently Group Rossignol's senior vice president of global sales and marketing, has been promoted to the position of president of North American operations, based in Park City, Utah…
Asics Plans NYC Marathon Marketing Blitz
Asics America will launch a multi-dimensional marketing campaign for the 2010 ING New York City Marathon with a new print and outdoor ad campaign along with interactive personalized billboards, exclusive Marathon products and special appearances by Asics
Carhartt Integrates TV Ad and Micro-Site
Carhartt will debut its first television commercial (in decades) along with an interactive website as part of a national, multi-million dollar media plan designed to reposition the 100-year-old brand…
REI Appoints VP, Real Estate and Store Development
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) announced Mark Comstock has joined the co-op in the newly created role of vice president, real estate and store development. Comstock most recently served as vice president, real estate and facilities for T-Mobile USA, a
NRF: US: VAT Introduction To Harm Economy
National Retail Federation research finds that the creation of a European-style Value Added Tax being proposed by some Washington policymakers to reduce the federal deficit would result in the loss of 850,000 jobs in the first year…
Osprey Adds Veteran Product Designers
Osprey Packs, Inc. hired two new product designers, Cassie Tweed and Hut Cheng. Tweed is based in Osprey’s new Mill Valley, CA product design office, while Cheng will be based in Osprey’s Vietnam product development studio starting in November
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Signs Expanded License With NFL
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. has entered into a new, extended and expanded license agreement with National Football League Properties, Inc. to manufacture and market men's and women's outerwear, sportswear, and swimwear products in the United State
Ranger Boats Parent to Expand Arkansas Facility
Fishing Holdings, the parent company of Ranger Boats announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Flippin, AR. The company will invest $13 million to retool, transition and expand its facilities, which will create more than 115 new jobs…
Gun Rights Group Files Suit on Behalf of War Vet
Acting on behalf of a Georgia resident and honorably discharged Vietnam War veteran, the Second Amendment Foundation said it has filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Eric Holder and the Federal Bureau of Investigation over enforcement of a federal sta
Fox Racing Shox Parent Switching to NYSE
The parent company for Fox Racing Shox will transfer its listing to the New York Stock Exchange from the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Compass Diversified Holdings anticipates that its trust shares will begin trading on the NYSE on Nov. 1, 2010…
Adidas Signs Notre Dame Lacrosse
Adidas has signed on as the official equipment and apparel supplier with the Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse team…
180s Reports Fire Damage at Headquarters
180s, manufacturer of cold weather performance accessories, experienced fire damage last week in its new headquarters and will be operating from temporary offices until all repairs are completed within a few weeks. There were no injuries…
Fire Dislodges 180s from New HQ
180s experienced fire damage last week in its new headquarters and will be operating from temporary offices until all repairs are completed within a few weeks. There were no injuries…
