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Aisle Talk Week Of February 8, 2021

The Top National stories and the Latest headlines across the Active Lifestyle Market for the week of February 8, 2021 covered in the SGB Updates and delivered to your inbox every business day.

What Drove Golf’s Record Gains In 2020?

Golf rounds soared 13.9 percent and equipment sales 10.1 percent in 2020, according to Golf Datatech. The outsized growth comes as golf has been perceived as a near-ideal socially distant activity during the pandemic. SGB Executive talked to John Krzynowek, partner, Golf Datatech, about golf’s strong bounceback from the lockdowns that arrived in March 2020, the performance of major categories and how the sport may continue to benefit in the years ahead. 

Dick’s SG Expands Initiatives For National Girls & Women In Sports Day

In honor of National Girls & Women’s Day In Sports, to be celebrated on February 3, Dick’s Sporting Goods announced it will expand its efforts to support female athletes in 2021 and the importance youth sports plays in the lives of female athletes. These include: Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation will donate 100,000 DSG brand sports […]

Dick’s SG Expands Initiatives For National Girls & Women In Sports Day

In honor of National Girls & Women’s Day In Sports, on February 3, Dick’s Sporting Goods announced it will expand its efforts to support female athletes in 2021 and the importance youth sports plays in the lives of female athletes. These include: Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation will donate 100,000 DSG Brand sports bras over the […]

Aisle Talk Week Of January 25, 2021

The Top National stories and the Latest headlines across the Active Lifestyle Market for the week of January 25, 2021 covered in the SGB Updates and delivered to your inbox every business day.

Aisle Talk Week Of January 11, 2021

The Top National stories and the Latest headlines across the Active Lifestyle Market for the week of January 11, 2021 covered in the SGB Updates and delivered to your inbox every business day.

SGB Media Reports Top Stories Of 2020

SGB Media has reported its Top 20 stories read online in 2020, with the Bass Pro acquisition of Sportsman’s Warehouse and related stories leading the charts. Overall, the SGBonline.com web site had a banner year in readership, recording over 2.5 million page views, a 20 percent increase over 2019.

Inside The Call: Hydro Flask Growth Impacted By Soft Back-To-School Season

Helen of Troy said sales of Hydro Flask were “challenged” by a soft back-to-school selling season in the third quarter ended November 30 as most U.S. students were learning remotely outside the classroom. Julien Mininberg, Helen of Troy’s CEO, however, on an investor call highlighted a number of growth drivers for Hydro Flask in the years ahead.

Active Lifestyle Stocks Post Solid 2020 Recovery

The broader stock market tumbled early in 2020 as COVID-19 emerged but saw a faster-than-expected recovery in the back half of the year that carried many stocks in the active lifestyle space to greater heights. Triple-digit share gains in 2020 were scored by Peloton, Vista Outdoor, Smith & Wesson, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Sportsman’s Warehouse, and Escalade.

Echelon Fitness Raises $65 Million

Echelon Fitness has completed a $65 million financing led by Goldman Sachs Growth, along with participation from existing investor, North Castle Partners.

Bass Pro Explores Going Small With Sportsman’s Warehouse Buy

A little over three years after completing its mega-acquisition of Cabela’s, Bass Pro is looking to shake up the Hunt & Fish channel again with its agreement to acquire the smaller Sportsman’s Warehouse chain. The acquisition could provide Bass Pro with a prime opportunity to capitalize on unprecedented demand for the Hunt & Fish categories coming out of the pandemic.

Aisle Talk Week Of December 7, 2020

The Top National stories and the Latest headlines across the Active Lifestyle Market for the week of December 7, 2020, covered in the SGB Updates and delivered to your inbox every business day.