SGB Executive

Phil Knight Talks to USA Today

Nike's founder Phil Knight, in his first interview since revealing his retirement plans in April, talked to USA Today about the past but also about competitive threats from Under Armour and Adidas…

Crocs Lowers Q3 Revenue Guidance

Crocs Inc.lowered its third quarter 2015 consolidated revenue guidance due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and the company's decision to hold back orders to select China distributors in the third quarter…

Study Uncovers Wellness Deficit for Milllenials

Technogym, the maker of fitness equipment, commissioned a nationwide study that found just 52 percent of Millennials rate their overall level of wellness as ‘good’ or ‘excellent.’..

Balega Supports The Breast Cancer Fund

Balega , recently acquired by Implus, will continue to support the Breast Cancer Fund (BCF) for the third year in a row, with the release of their limited edition Words of Grit and Grace Enduro Sock…

Brrr! Launches at Dillard’s

Brrr!, Inc., an Atlanta-based women-owned fashion-technology company started by former Spanx executives, has launched Brrr! Basics, its women's ready-to-wear collection, and an accessories line in several Dillard's…

Nike Extends Partnership with NWSL

Nike extended its partnership with the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the world’s leading women’s professional soccer league,through the 2019 season…

RECALL: 400 Wishbone Recycled Bikes

Wishbone Design Studio Limited of Yardville, NJ has recalled about 400 of its Wishbone Recycled Bikes for kids because the handlebar can pinch fingers placed at the center where the handlebar connects to the bike frame…

USTR Releases Summary of TPP Objectives

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a summary of U.S. objectives of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) that could have wide ranging and potentially profound impact on the sporting goods industry…

Nike Q1 Blows Past Street Estimates

Nike Inc. reported earnings rose 22.6 percent in the first quarter ended August 31, to $1.8 billion, or $1.34 a share, easily above Wall Street's consensus estimate of $1.19. Revenues rose 14 percent on a currency-neutral basis with Nike Brand ahead

Mammut North America Hires Sales Director

Mammut North America hired Andrew D’Acquisto as sales director. He will continue to work from Salt Lake City, UT, where he had been serving as the National Sales Manager for Chums/Beyond Coastal…