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Flip Flop Shops Lands Middle East Franchise Agreement

January 24, 2014 SGB Update

Flip Flop Shops announced a master franchise agreement with major Middle East fashion leader, Al Mana Fashion Group, W.L.L., a subsidiary of Al Mana Group. The agreement includes significant global expansion with the development of 50 Flip Flop Shops reta

Hydro Flask Adds Industry Heavyweights to Advisory Board

January 23, 2014 SGB Update

Hydro Flask recruited two industry heavy weights to its board of directors. The maker of stainless steel containers said Mark Bryden, previously president of VF Corporation’s lucy Activewear, and Jack Gilbert, founder of Mountain Hardwear, have join

Patagonia Names Marcario to Replace Sheahan as CEO

January 23, 2014 SGB Update

Patagonia announced that Rose Marcario, CEO of Patagonia Works, the parent company of Patagonia, Inc., will also assume the role of President and CEO of Patagonia. Prior to serving as the CEO of Patagonia Works, Marcario served as Patagonia’s COO an

Billabong Signs Joel Parkinson

January 23, 2014 SGB Update

Joel Parkinson, one of the most successful and popular surfers of this century, has just signed a long-term contract extension to keep the Australian a key part of the Billabong team for the foreseeable future…

Hatch Marketing Group announces a new partnership with TruFire Corp.

January 23, 2014 SGB Update

Hatch will handle the marketing and advertising initiatives for TruFire Corporation, a Wisconsin based manufacturer of archery releases…

Smith and Wesson Addresses California Microstamping Legislation

January 23, 2014 SGB Update

Smith & Wesson Corp. announced Wednesday that although it continually seeks ways to refine and improve its firearms so that consumers have access to the best possible products, the State of California is making that impossible when it comes to California

Secretary Jewell Solicits $20M for Expanding Conservation Corps

January 23, 2014 SGB Update

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell outlined her goal to raise $20 million from private partners by 2017 for the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC) while addressing the Outdoor Industry Association’s Industry Breakfast before the start of t

Precor Named Exclusive Fitness Partner by Preferred Hotel Group Alliance

January 23, 2014 SGB Update

Precor has joined the Preferred Hotel Group Alliance Partner Program, giving it exclusive promotional rights as the official recommended and approved vendor of exercise equipment and networked fitness software at more than 650 hotels and resorts in 85 cou

SIA and Board Retailers Association Make Partnership Official

January 23, 2014 SGB Update

The Board Retailers Association (BRA) will hold its board of directors meeting during the SIA Snow Show in Denver next month as part of a new formal partnership between the industry’s two largest trade groups. BRA will also have its own booth on the

Blue Heron Communications Partners with Winchester Safes

January 23, 2014 SGB Update

Blue Heron Communications, a full-service, outdoor-specialty marketing and public relations agency, announces a strategic partnership with Winchester® Safes, manufacturer of a full line of firearm safes and safe accessories…

OBIT: Former NSGA Chairman Lawrence W. “Scotty” Cummins

January 23, 2014 SGB Update

NSGA recently learned that Lawrence W. ”Scotty” Cummins, who was a chairman of the board of the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) and was instrumental in building the foundation of the Management Conference and Team Dealer Summit, pas

Kent International to Build SC Assembly Plant

January 23, 2014 SGB Update

Kent International Inc., a major supplier of bicycles and accessories to discount and full-line sporting goods retailers, is investing $4.3 million in a new assembly plant in South Carolina that will help Wal-Mart Stores Inc. reach its domestic sourcing g