Early figures from the 2018 edition of the NSGA’s Sports Participation showed continued participation gains in Open Water Sports and Outdoor Activities while declines were suffered in Team Sports, Fitness Activities, Shooting Sports and Indoor Games.
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Ibex’s New Owner Talks Up Merino Wool Brand’s Revival
On March 9, news arrived that Ibex, which ceased operations last November, had been sold to Flour Fund, a New York-based group led by David Hazan, a marketing expert. SGB Executive talked to Hazan about what’s next for Ibex.
Teflon EcoElite Earns Bio-Based World News Innovations Award
The Chemours became the third-place winner of the Bio-Based Product of the Year at the 2018 Bio-Based World News Innovation Awards for Teflon EcoElite.
Footwear Innovation: SOLE Recycled Cork Sandal
Using over 75 million natural corks from ReCORK, SOLE pioneers a closed-loop footwear manufacturing process for Spring 2018.
Interbike Innovation Awards Set For Reno Tahoe
The Interbike Innovation Awards are now set with submissions open for exhibitors in the product categories.
USA Basketball, NBA Set New Rules, Standards For Youth Basketball
USA Basketball and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a set of guidelines for youth basketball designed to enhance helping beginning players learn the fundamentals of the game. They include smaller basketballs, lower rims, no zone defense and no three-point scoring for players 11 years old and younger.
Cork … One Of The World’s Most Precious Materials
Cork is truly a one-of-a-kind substance and for more reasons than stopping a wine bottle.
Stadium Goods To Open Concept Shop Inside Nordstrom
Stadium Goods, the New York City-based sneaker consignment giant, will open a in-store shop inside Nordstrom’s new Manhattan men’s store.
Kitsbow Announces Inaugural Trail Advocate Program And Recipients
Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, announced its inaugural Trail Advocate Program and its first Trail Advocate of the Year recipients.
Life Fitness Launches Cloud Platform For Fitness Clubs
Life Fitness launched Halo Fitness Cloud, a software offering that enhances the exerciser experience while simplifying facility management.
USFIA Criticizes Proposed Tariffs
USFIA (United States Fashion Industry Association) issued a statement expressing its concerns about the detrimental impact broadly applied tariffs could have on the apparel, footwear, accessories, and home textiles sectors.
Gander Outdoors Opens Doors in Traverse City And Amarillo
Gander Outdoors Opens Doors in Traverse City And Amarillo.
BGL Announces Sale Of KanJam To Wild Sports
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) announced the sale of KanJam, LLC to Wild Sales, LLC (d/b/a Wild Sports). KanJam is a flying disc game, played with a flying disc and two cans in which you deflect the disc.
Fanatics Partners With Los Angeles Football Club
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) announced a long-term partnership with Fanatics to become the Club’s official in-venue retail provider at Banc of California Stadium.
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