Category: Outdoor

Johnson Outdoors/Minn Kota Sponsor FLW

January 20, 2015 SGB Update

FLW, the world's largest tournament-fishing organization, has announced a sponsorship agreement with Johnson Outdoors, owner of Minnesota-based trolling motor manufacturer Minn Kota. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed…

Sports Specialists Ltd, Adds and Honors Members

January 20, 2015 SGB Update

Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL), which provides purchasing and other services to independently owned snow sports retailers, announced two new retailers and more than a dozen new suppliers joined its ranks in 2015…

Supreme Court Passes on Swipe Fee Test Cast

January 20, 2015 SGB Update

The National Retail Federation expressed disappointment at the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that it would not review an appellate court ruling on whether the Federal Reserve set a 2011 cap on debit card swipe fees higher than the level sought b

OIA Hires Firm to Search for Next Executive Director

January 20, 2015 SGB Update

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has hired The Forest Group to lead the national search for a new executive director. Plans are under way to gather input from board of directors, OIA staff and industry stakeholders on the profile of the organization&#82

Brooks Reaches Half a Billion in Annual Sales

January 20, 2015 SGB Update

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

Study: Pay-to-play Keeping Kids on the Sidelines

January 20, 2015 SGB Update

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

Peyton Manning Leads NFL Jersey Sales

January 20, 2015 SGB Update

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

EB Brands Partners with UFC

January 20, 2015 SGB Update

EB Sport Group, the specialist in personal fitness products, announced a partnership with UFC, the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization…

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