While the number of physically inactive Americans actually declined from 83 million people in 2014 down to 81.7 million in 2015, the underlying numbers on physical inactivity in the U.S. paint a grave picture according to research just released by the Physical Activity Council (PAC).
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Dick’s and The North Face Make Commitment to Healthier America
Active lifestyle companies Dick’s Sporting Goods and The North Face made commitments to the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA).
Intersport International Inc. Names Amer Sports Exec as Next CEO
Intersport International Inc. (IIC) named Amer Sports’ top marketing and retailing executive and West Point graduate Victor Duran as its first new CEO in 16 years.
Salewa North America Hires Icebreaker GM
Salewa North America, which distributes the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the United States and Canada, appointed Brian Mecham as its new general manager.
Amer Sports’ Duran Departs to Become CEO at Intersport
Amer Sports said Victor Duran, its senior vice president of marketing and business-to-consumer and a member of its executive board, has resigned in advance of assuming the CEO role at Intersport International Corporation Jan. 1, 2017.
Asics Americas First-Quarter Sales Slump on New Pressures
Asics America suffered a 5.5 percent decline in sales on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter with a decline of 7.7 percent on the same basis in the United States. In a statement, Asics America blamed the sales decline on “some dynamic shifts” within the industry. These include point-of-sale data that showed performance footwear […]
Crocs Inc. First Quarter Boosted by Americas Pickup
Helped by a strong wholesale and e-commerce sales in the Americas, Crocs Inc. (Nasdaq:CROX) reported adjusted earnings rose 36.2 percent in the first quarter, to $6.4 million, or 7 cents per share. After charges, the shoe manufacturer had posted a loss of $6 million, or 8 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue in […]
Editor’s Picks: Outdoor Poles & Camera Bags
Outfit your customers with support for their bodies and cameras (or drones) on their next trip outdoors with these latest products. By M.T. Elliot Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag This bag keeps cameras within reach, and can expand or collapse accordingly, thanks to its FlexFold dividers. The main body holds a full DSLR, three lenses and small […]
Capturing The Moment: Top Trends in Camera, Drone and Tech Bags
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 […]
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…
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