Category: Outdoor

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…

Marker Völkl to Acquire Dalbello

January 19, 2015 SGB Update

Marker Völkl, a unit of Jarden Corp.'s Outdoor segment, entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the Dalbello Group, a family-owned Italian business known for its ski boots…

Puma Sued by Former Childrenswear Licensee

January 19, 2015 SGB Update

Puma is being sued by Parigi Group Ltd., the former licensee of Puma Kids, for breach of contract and defamation. Parigi is also suing United Legwear & Apparel Co. On Jan. 5, Puma and United Legwear & Apparel Co. annoucned they were entering into a joint

USA Triathlon Names Three New Directors

January 19, 2015 SGB Update

USA Triathlon . announced Staci Brode, Ben Collins and Joel Rosinbum as the newest members of the organization’s 12-member Board of Directors. The trio recently began their terms of service…

NOCSAE Third-Party Certification To Take Effect This Month

January 19, 2015 SGB Update

This month the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) will begin requiring third-party certification for athletic equipment to meet NOCSAE standards, in accordance with ANSI/ISO national and international guidelines…

Vista Outdoors Shares to Begin Trading Feb. 10

January 19, 2015 SGB Update

Alliant Techsystems Inc. set the record date for the spin-off of its Sporting Group business to ATK stockholders as Feb. 2, which means regular trading in the new company – Vista Outdoors – should begin Feb. 10…

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