Category: Outdoor

SportsOneSource Announces 2012 SGB 40 Under 40 Honorees

July 23, 2012 SGB Update

The SportsOneSource Group has announced the honorees for the fifth annual SGB 40 Under 40 Awards. This year’s list again contains individuals from all corners of the sporting good industry who are recognized as leaders making a difference in their b

House Committee to Hold Hearing on Marketplace Equity Act

July 23, 2012 SGB Update

The National Retail Federation reiterated its call on Congress to address a loophole that allows most online sellers to avoid sales tax collection to the detriment of local retailers and communities. The statement came as the House Judiciary Committee is

Gatorade, NFL, NBA and MLS Launch Beat the Heat Campaign

July 23, 2012 SGB Update

The Gatorade Company, a division of PepsiCo, has partnered with the NFL, NBA, and MLS for the Gatorade “Beat the Heat” program. This educational campaign aims to raise awareness among athletes, parents and coaches on the importance of consuming liquids be

JJB Sports Seeks Funding, Appoints Bob Corliss As Chairman

July 20, 2012 SGB Update

JJB Sports Plc, the UK sporting goods chain, revealed that it is seeking further funding, just three months after receiving a £30 million (U.S. $47m) cash injection in April. The funding search comes as results have deteriorated in recent months. The comp

Leatherman Acquires Fast-Growing Multi-Tool Upstart

July 20, 2012 SGB Update

Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (LTG) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the PocketToolX Company (PTX), a Seattle start-up that outgrew its capital resources when sales of its single-piece multi-tools caught on faster than expected. The deal will gi

Jack Wolfskin Cut CO2 Emissions by Half from 2007-11

July 19, 2012 SGB Update

Jack Wolfskin claimed it became the first company in the outdoor industry to reduce its specific CO2 emissions by over 50 percent between 2007 and 2011, completely offsetting all of its unavoidable CO2 emissions. Germany's dominant domestic outdoor a

VF Corp Raises FY Outlook on Solid Q2

July 19, 2012 SGB Update

VF Corp. reported revenues in the second quarter rose 16 percent, boosted by its acquisition of Timberland Co. On an organic basis, revenue grew 3 percent, or 6 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms. Growth was again driven by the Outdoor & Action Sport

Tahoe SUP Hires ITS Logistics

July 19, 2012 SGB Update

Tahoe SUP selected ITS Logistics as its third party logistics (3PL) provider to streamline their distribution and ensure quick delivery. ITS Logistics specializes in outdoor and seasonal consumer goods…

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