In a new study of 2,047 New England private high school students-athletes published in the Journal of School Health, 33 percent of students self-reported experiencing a concussion in their lifetime.
Author: SGB Media

American Sportfishing Association Elects 2020 Board Members
Four members of the American Sportfishing Association were elected to fill two At-Large seats and two regional seats on its board of directors.

Sea To Summit Ready To Begin Delayed, Disrupted New Chapter
The coronavirus didn’t stop Sea to Summit from acquiring its North American distribution partner, but it did delay the closing date by more than a month. Founder Roland Tyson and NA General Manager Josh Simpson spoke with SGB Executive about how the brand overcame integration challenges amid the pandemic and what lies ahead.

Report: Spike In Ammo Sales Reflects Rise In African American Gun Owners
Online ammunition retailer Ammo.com, which has just celebrated the three-year anniversary of their partnership with the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA), provides unique insight into the ammo buying habits of NAAGA members following the death of George Floyd.

Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario Steps Down
Patagonia’s CEO Rose Marcario, shown above right with Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard, has stepped down after a six-year stint. Chief operating officer Doug Freeman is taking her place momentarily until the search for a successor is found.

Apollo Custom Hires Director of Operations
Apollo Custom, Inc. has hired Jessica Tucker Grubbs as its new Director of Operations

NSSF, Project Childsafe Emphasizes Firearm Safety As First-Time Gun Ownership Surges
Project ChildSafe and NSSF are emphasizing gun safety as a critical part of home safety as National Safety Month kicks off, and as the nationwide surge in firearm sales continues and includes millions of first-time buyers.

OIA Elects One Returning Board Member; Adds Four New Faces
Outdoor Industry Association elected one returning director four new incoming directors who will officially begin their three-year terms at the upcoming board meeting on June 22.

ORR Makes Final Push For Senate To Pass The Great American Outdoors Act
Over 100 outdoor businesses, from Fortune 500 companies to mom and pop shops, including specialty retailers, apparel, gear and vehicle manufacturers, outfitters and guides, campground and marina operators, and more sent a letter to Senate leadership urging swift passage of the Great American Outdoors Act.

Lolë Parent Files For Bankruptcy In Canada
Coalision, the Montreal-based parent of Lolë and Paradox activewear brands, has filed to reorganize under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in Canada to seek new funding or a buyer.

NGF Finds Golf Participation Spiked In Areas That Faced Restrictions
According to analysis by the National Golf Foundation (NGF), golf participation has picked up in recent weeks in several key golf markets as courses reopen with the surge in play most pronounced in courses that faced restrictions.

Report: COVID-19 Has Not Reduced Consumers’ Demand For Sustainable Solutions
Kearney’s annual Earth Day survey found consumers still show a strong and growing interest in the environment even as COVID-19 continues to ravage the nation.

RECALL: Field & Stream Safety Ropes
About 63,000 Field & Stream safety ropes are being recalled by Dick’s Sporting Goods. According to a release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the ropes can fail when used in freezing conditions, posing fall and injury hazards.

Emerald Holding To Receive $400 Million Convertible Preferred Stock Infusion
Emerald Holding Inc., the parent of Surf Expo, Outdoor Retailer and other trade shows, announced plans to raise $400 million through the issuance of convertible participating preferred stock to affiliates of Onex Corporation, the company’s controlling stockholder and in a subsequent rights offering.

Head Appoints VP of Marketing, North America
Head promoted Jeff Bardsley, a 27-year veteran, to VP of marketing, North America. Bardsley has held a variety of positions within Head Canada.