Nike is pulling a shoe after former NBA superstar Allen Iverson, a long-time Reebok sponsor, alleged the shoe was a tribute to him…
Year: 2014
The Buckle’s Q3 Earnings Flat
The Buckle, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings were essentially flat at $40.6 million, or 84 cents per share. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended Nov. 1, 2014 increased 1.9 percent…
Icebreaker to Open Store in Calgary
Icebreaker announced the launch of its newest retail “TouchLab” in Calgary’s Chinook Center, one of North America’s highest-performing shopping destinations. Icebreaker now has 13 North American stores…
Deckers Brands Appoints SVP, EMEA
Deckers Brands appointed Sergio Azzolari to the role of senior vice president, EMEA, starting on Feb. 2, 2015. He had worked for Luxottica Group…
Report: Puma Close to Signing Rihanna
Puma is close to signing superstar singer Rihanna to a major deal to design footwear and apparel, according to a report in the Daily News…
RECALL: 8,000 Leatherman Leap Children’s Multi-tools
Leatherman Tool Group Inc. is recalling about 8,000 of its Leap children's multi-tool because the lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard…
Nike Launches Its First Store Devoted to Women
Nike opened its first store dedicated to women. The 6,000-plus square-foot location in the Fashion Island lifestyle center in Newport Beach, CA also features an in-store studio for group or personal fitness training sessions – the first in a U.S. Nike ret
Cocona Claims Sheex’s Lawsuit Without Merit
Responding to Sheex Inc.'s patent infringement lawsuit, Cocona Inc., the maker of 37.5 technology, said it “can state in unequivocal terms that the lawsuit is wholly without merit, and we do not believe that Cocona has infringed on these patents.”..
USA Archery Memberships Grow in 2014
On the eve of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I” premiere, USA Archery has released membership statistics proving that archery interest has continued to increase dramatically since the premiere of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire̶
Signature Products Group Appoints PR Firm
Signature Products Group (SPG), a producer and licensee of outdoor related products, has retained Howard Communications Inc. for public relations…
Perry Ellis Trims Q3 Loss Amid Shareholder Revolt
Perry Ellis International, which is being pressured by at least two of its largest shareholders to consider breaking up, reported it cut its losses sharply in the third quarter on a 5.3 percent decline in revenue. In its earnings release, and a separate l
Jay Leno Cancels SHOT Show Performance
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) in a statement said it was “clearly disappointed” that Jay Leno has cancelled his performance at the upcoming SHOT show in Vegas. On Tuesday, several gun violence-prevention groups called on the comedian to
Jay Leno Cancels SHOT Show Appearance
The National Shooting Sports Foundation announced that comedian Jay Leno, who was scheduled to appear at the SHOT Show State of the Industry dinner in Las Vegas, has cancelled due to pressure from anti-firearm groups…
USC Partners with Meopta Optics for U.S. Distribution
United Sporting Companies (USC) announces its exclusive North American distribution partnership with global optics manufacturer Meopta…
CMG Marketing and Events Launches New Website
CMG Marketing & Events LLC, a marketing and event planning company serving the outdoor industry, announces the the launch of its new website www.cmgmarketingandevents.com…
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal