NRI Distribution to Open Vancouver Facility This Summer
NRI Distribution Inc. expects to move into a 145,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in the Greater Vancouver, BC area to serve it clients in the action sports, outdoor and lifestyle industries…
RFU Signs Four-Year Apparel Deal with Tri Distribution
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced a new four-year apparel deal with Tri Distribution. Under terms of the agreement, Tri Distribution will develop a range of England Rugby branded apparel…
Veteran MLB Umpire Files Lawsuit Against Wilson
Veteran Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire Ed Hickox has filed a lawsuit in New York's State Supreme Court against Wilson Sporting Goods and Wilson’s parent company, Amer Sports Corporation of Finland, over injuries suffered as a result of an a
New Athletic Outdoor Shoe for Kids Buoys Fall Orders at Rocky Brands
Rocky Brands Inc. said fall pre-books for its outdoor and hunting boots are running 5 percent ahead of a year ago despite the mild winter season thanks to new product offerings such as the athletic-inspired Rocky Athletic Mobility product line…
OIA Honors Members of Congress for Supporting Outdoor Recreation Industry
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) presented the 2012 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Wednesday to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA-8). OIA recognizes members of Congress and administration officials for their leadership in sup
Nike Turns To Twitter for Future Limited Edition Shoe Launches
In an effort to reduce the frenzy generated by the release of its latest shoes, Nike has discontinued midnight launch events and asked consumers to reserve products via Twitter. Prior to release, Twitter accounts for specific Nike stores will notify follo
TAG Team Unforms Finds New Investor
TMMG Inc.(The Morrison Marketing Group)has entered into a financial agreement with Desai Holding, a private equity firm based in St. Louis. Under the arrangement, Desai will take a majority stake in TMMG, Inc. Clothing Co…
Bushnell Outdoor Products to Acquire Primos
Bushnell Outdoor Products, the maker of sports optics, premium eyewear, and outdoor accessories has agreed to terms to purchase Primos Hunting of Flora, Miss. The companies expect to complete the transaction (terms not disclosed) within 30 days…
Big Agnes Hires Reps in South Central Territory
Big Agnes hired the Horton Co. to handle its outdoor equipment sales in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Louisiana. The Horton Co., which is owned by Jerry and Lois Horton, will be managing the south central territory from their home base of New Brau
Play It Again Parent Sees Q1 Profit Gains
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported earnings grew in its first quarter ended Mar. 31, to $3.5 million, or 67 cents a share, from $3.03 million, or 58 cents, in the first quarter of 2011…
Correction: TMMG, Inc. Finds New Investor
An article that ran in Wednesday's SGB Update regarding TMMG, Inc.'s (The Morrison Marketing Group) financial agreement with Desai Holding included a few inaccuracies. TMMG, Inc. (The Morrison Marketing Group) and its CEO Stan Morrison have no a
Burton Sells DNA Distribution to Rob Dyrdek
Four years after acquiring DNA Distribution, Burton sold the skate hardgoods company Tuesday to skate athlete and TV personality Rob Dyrdek. DNA Distribution, which includes skateboarding brands Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflex, was Burton's only s
Finish Line to sell Special Olympics Merchandise
The Finish Line, Inc. and its Finish Line Youth Foundation announced a multi-year pledge to support Special Olympics as part of the retailer's ongoing mission to celebrate the everyday achievements of athletes everywhere…
TGW.com Forms Partnership with Eagle Golf
TGW.com – The Golf Warehouse, a division of Redcats USA, has partnered with Eagle Golf, developing shopping web sites for 28 of its golf courses…
Johns Hopkins and STX Announce Partnership Renewal
STX, LLC, the lacrosse, field hockey and golf equipment provider, has reached an agreement with Johns Hopkins University that will extend the company's status as the exclusive equipment provider to the Blue Jays Lacrosse program…