Month: April 2021

In step with its commitment to minimizing the environmental footprint of its watches, bags and accessories, Nixon has revamped its tide and technical watches incorporating the #tide brand of ocean plastic.  Based in Basel, Switzerland, #tide ocean material upcycles ocean waste and converts it to raw material for new products. Each of Nixon’s #tide watches […]

At the JP Morgan Retail Round-Up, Academy Sports’ officials said strong sales momentum continues for many pandemic-boosted categories but they also spent time elaborating on the chain’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with Nike, The North Face, Adidas and other key brands.

The Top National stories and the Latest headlines across the Active Lifestyle Market for the week of April 12, 2021 covered in the SGB Updates and delivered to your inbox every business day.

First-time unemployment claims fell sharply last week to 576,000, the lowest weekly figure since March 2020, according to the Labor Department.

A.Leaf Products announces Foot Sands Soak to its line of foot care and self-care solutions. Foot soaks have long been used to reduce stress and offer a better night’s sleep; combined with Hemp derived from CBD, “foot soaks can support bioavailability with antifungal properties,” according to A.Leaf.* A.Leaf’s Foot Sands combines broad-spectrum cannabinoid oil with […]

Primary Arms Optics has announced the hiring of Katie Ryan as the new U.S. field sales manager.

Creedmoor Sports Inc. appointed John Teachey as vice president of operations.

Kitsbow continues to pursue lean manufacturing by introducing its Mescal Ventilated Short and Zen Ventilated Cycling Liner at its factory in Old Fort, NC. “We are proud to launch our first outer short that is made-to-order and hand-sewn in Old Fort,” said David Billstrom, CEO of Kitsbow. “We are committed to a made-to-order, lean manufacturing model. By keeping jobs […]