Stephen Curry, Mike Trout, Russell Wilson and Kevin Durant topped 120 Sports’ inaugural Millennials' Athlete Index. The findings were based on exclusive research, conducted in conjunction with Ranker, that for revealed the athletes mattering mo
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
tryan@sgbonline.com | 917.375.4699
Study: Pay-to-play Keeping Kids on the Sidelines
The cost of school sports keeps many children from participating, according to the latest University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. Many schools charge fees for students who participate in sports at the
Blundstone Introduces Sundance Schedule
Blundstone, the original Chelsea boot brand since 1870 from Tasmania, Australia, will launch multiple events throughout the festival in Park City, Salt Lake City, Sundance and Ogden, Utah from Jan. 22 – Feb. 1. As the Official Boot of the 2015 Sundance Fi
Survey: Team Memorabilia in Many Fans Homes
Two thirds of sports fans say that they display team memorabilia somewhere in their home, according a survey from Gladiator GarageWorks. The survey found that male sports fans spend more on fandom than women, spending on average $768 per year on tickets,
Mad Dogg Athletics Names Aerin Shaw Chief Operating Officer
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. (MDA) announced that Aerin Shaw, formerly at Nike and Walt Disney, has been named chief operating officer…
REI Partners with the American Council on Exercise
REI has joined forces with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to offer specialized training for mountain climbing, backpacking and 5-10K runs in select REI store communities beginning in February…
Brooks Reaches Half a Billion in Annual Sales
Brooks Running posted a 15 percent increase in revenue growth year-over-year in 2014, reaching a half a billion dollars in annual sales. The gains were driven by a 13 percent increase in U.S. footwear sales and a 32 percent increase in EMEA (Europe, the M
Peyton Manning Leads NFL Jersey Sales
Despite an early exit from the playoffs, Peyton Manning ranked first on the list of the top 10 bestselling NFL jerseys for the regular season from the Dick’s Sporting Goods Jersey Report. Johnny Manziel started out hot, but despite his steady declin
WSS Donates to Boys and Girls Club
As part of footwear retailer WSS’ commitment to giving back to the communities they serve, WSS president Mark J. Archer, and company executives presented a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club Cheryl Green Community Youth Center in Torrance…
Pow Gloves Adds New Reps
Pow Gloves has established five new sales territories to lead the brand into its 13th season and next phase of growth…
Unifi’s Q2 Profits Leap
Unifi, Inc. reported net income jumped 46.9 percent in its second quarter ended Dec. 28, to $9.4 million, or 52 cents a share, from $6.4 million, or 34 cents, a year ago. Revenues grew 1.6 percent…
Timbuk2 Appoints European Distributor
Timbuk2 appointed a new distributor, Timbuk2 Europe BV. Working together with existing distributors in Switzerland, Benelux and the Nordics, Timbuk2 Europe BV will cover sales in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany and Austria…
Sunice Appoints CFO/COO
Sunice, the maker of outerwear, apparel and accessories for golf and snow activities, appointed Jean Cloutier as its new chief financial officer and chief operating officer. He had worked for Outdoor Gear Canada and Jupa Sports…
EB Brands Partners with UFC
EB Sport Group, the specialist in personal fitness products, announced a partnership with UFC, the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization…
Kamik Hires VP of International Sales
Kamik appointed Patrick Chevallier vice president of international sales and promoted Catherine Cook, previously VP of marketing, to the new role of VP of marketing and strategic planning…
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal