Suit Of Armor

The transformative power of today’s women’s running apparel, and how the industry is working against “body shamers.”  By Jahla Seppanen Historically, the female body has been a battleground. It has been exploited, shamed, ridiculed and objectified. Everyone from politicians to brands, magazines and people on the street have something to say about how it should […]

Under Armour Spends $70.3 Million on New Headquarters Site

Under Armour reportedly purchased land in Port Covington, one of the largest urban renewals projects in the country taking place on the Baltimore, MD waterfront, in what The Baltimore Sun purports would be the brands new headquarters. The space cost the brand $70.3 million.

Photos from OutDoor Friedrichshafen 2016

By David Clucas SGB is back in the U.S. after last week’s trip to OutDoor Friedrichshafen 2016 in Germany, where we reported on the top trends and business news from one of Europe’s largest outdoor shows. Today, we take a final look at the show in photos with the brands, events and booth designs that caught our attention. Call it […]

Core To The Bone

Ultimate Direction comes back from the dead to lead specialty through the hydration depression. By Jahla Seppanen You know that moment on a long run when your knees start to grind and the sloshing in your hydration pack quiets? Out of gas and time to panic — this is the tipping point that separates the […]

The Andy Warhol of Activewear

  How legging brand GoldSheep got in the gymbags of style makers and celebrities to become an underground sensation. By Jahla Seppanen Consumers and retailers alike are constantly on the hunt for the next big brand or apparel essential. In a snap you see celebrities all sporting the same plain white tennis shoe or cropped […]