Outdoor photography is taking new forms with action cams, drones and other electronics, proving there’s still a market for versatile camera bags. By M.T. Elliott The days of lugging heavy and large DSLR cameras and lenses are dwindling among amateur photographers (among the pros, we see more gear than ever), and camera bag manufacturers are evolving […]
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Most Americans Fail To Achieve Basic Healthy Lifestyle Habits
By David Clucas As part of the active lifestyle industry, we look around at our friends and co-workers and think: “Hey! We’re a healthy bunch.” We’re constantly reminded that running, fitness and outdoor participation are all up, and in reporting for this week’s SGB nutrition trend coverage, we’re encouraged to hear brands talking less about […]
Harris Poll Finds Wide Majority of Americans Favor Firearm Restrictions
Over seven in ten Americans (73 percent) – including two-thirds of Republicans (68 percent) and three-fourths of Democrats and Independents (75 percent each) – believe Americans should be allowed to purchase and/or own firearms – with some restrictions, according to a new Harris Poll. The poll found that only 16 percent believe Americans should be […]
Kari Traa is Making American Girls Very Happy
SGB caught up with former Olympic freestyle skier and apparel designer, brand owner Kari Traa of Norway, to find out what inspires her and what’s in store for U.S. retailers next winter. By Aaron H. Bible. Photos courtesy Kari Traa We’ve been covering an influx of European brands launching in North America, many of them […]
America’s State Parks Join REI’s Black Friday Campaign
America’s State Parks joined REI's campaign to promote the outdoors as a healthy, carefree, natural alternative to the massive Black Friday crowds of holiday shoppers…
J. America TLG Appoints VP Marketing and Business Development
J. America Team Licensed Group, a division of J America, has named Michael Valenzano as vice president marketing and business development. He most recently worked for Outerstuff…
Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer Joachim Schröder Passes Away
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) was informed that Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame member Joachim Schröder passed away on Nov. 10. Schröder, 65, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006…
Alite Designs/Boreas Gear Hire North American Sales Manager
Outdoor sister brands Alite Designs and Boreas Gear have hired Elliott Nolan as their new North American Sales Manager…
Half of Americans Plan to Hit Mall or Shopping Center on Black Friday
The 2015 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Black Friday Shopping Study shows 59 percent of Americans plan to make a purchase at a physical store over the Thanksgiving weekend…
Eddie Bauer Parnership With American Forests Turns 20
Eddie Bauer has partnered with actor and activist Ryan Reynolds to serve as the company's philanthropic ambassador for the next stage of its 20-year affiliation with American Forests…
Asics America Sees 8 Percent Q3 Gain in U.S.
Asics America Group, which includes the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil, reported sales increased 3 percent in the third quarter and grew 8.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Asics America Corp, which consists only of U.S. operations, showed a healthy
Edelrid North America Hires Sales and Marketing, Operations Team
Edelrid North America, the newly established North American distributorship for the global Edelrid brand, has hired Blair Williams as director of sales and marketing and Paul Nanawa as director of operations…
Asics America Sees Third Consecutive Quarter of Strong Growth
Asics America Group, which includes the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, reported that net sales increased by 3 percent in the third quarter of 2015 and grew 8.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Asics America Corp., which consists only of U.S
Teton Bros Come to North American Backcountry
Teton Brothers, a lesser-known yet highly competitive outdoor technical brand from Japan, announced it would launch its winter backcountry apparel collection in the United States this fall. The Teton Bros Fall/Winter 2015 Collection is designed by Nori and Junko Suzuki, and its roots stem from the backcountry of Niseko, Japan. “We have been planning […]
Adidas Offers to Help Eliminate Native American Mascots
Adidas announced it will lead a nationwide voluntary initiative for high schools who want to change mascot names and identities. Adidas will offer its design resources to any high school in America…
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