Hobie Opens New Doors To Adventure On The Water With Release Of Mirage Passport Kayak

Hobie, the leading manufacturer of premium kayaks and watersport products, today introduced the Mirage Passport as the newest addition to its renowned lineup of pedal kayaks, powered by the brand’s signature MirageDrive – the original pedal propulsion system for kayaking. Maintaining Hobie’s acclaimed quality and durability, the Passport was built with simplicity in mind, delivering […]

Conversation With Klean Kanteen CEO Jim Osgood

“That balance of people/planet/profit defines success for us,” said Jim Osgood, CEO, Klean Kanteen, who checked in with SGB Executive about what’s been happening at the company. Among other topics, Osgood spoke about the impact of last November’s Camp Fire, why doing good is good business, the ongoing tariff war and how Klean measures success.

Nike To Move U.K. Headquarters

Nike plans to move it’s U.K. headquarters from Soho to a larger location north of the regeneration zone in King’s Cross, the Evening Standard reports.

Rocky Brands’ Q1 Profits Climb 9 Percent

Rocky Brands Inc. reported earnings rose 9.1 percent in the first quarter on a 7.4 percent revenue gain. The gains were supported by higher gross margins and an 18.2 percent jump in retail sales.

Nike Announces Dr. John C. Lechleiter’s Retirement From Board

Nike Inc. announced that Dr. John C. Lechleiter, a director of the company since 2009 and former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Eli Lilly and Company, has decided to retire and will not stand for re-election to the board of directors of Nike Inc. at the September 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Consumers Willing To Pay Up For Sustainability

According to CGS 2019 U.S. Consumer Sustainability Survey, more than two-thirds of Americans consider sustainability when making a purchase and are willing to pay more for sustainable products. Gen Z shoppers led the way, with 68 percent having made an eco-friendly purchase in the past year.

AllCore360 Adds John Brenkus To Advisory Board

AllCore360, the maker of abdominal exercise equipment, welcomed John Brenkus,  the six-time Emmy-Award winning creator, host, and producer of ESPN’s Sport Science, to serve on the company’s Advisory Board.

WIIVV Integrates With Volumental To Create Omni Channel Footwear Customization Platform

Wiivv, the technology company on a mission to bring digitally customized footwear to the masses from a smartphone, announced today an integration with Volumental, the technology company helping millions of people worldwide find perfect fitting footwear through AI-driven recommendations in retail and e-commerce. By integrating with Volumental’s footwear recommendation algorithms and retail 3D scanning experience, Wiivv […]

Saucony Appoints Shawn Hoy As VP Of Product

Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide Inc., announced the appointment of Nike veteran Shawn M. Hoy to vice president of global product, effective immediately. In his new role, Hoy will be responsible for guiding Saucony’s global brand footwear and apparel strategies, including design, development, and product innovation.