Brian Beckstead, SGB 40 Under 40 Class of 2016
Throughout the next few weeks, SGB will be highlighting our 2016 40 Under 40 Award Honorees. Brian Beckstead | Co-Founder, Vice President of Sales | Altra Age 35 | 18 Years in the Industry Having started at age 16 in an independent run specialty store, running has been at the core of Brian’s experience. His competitive […]
Kurt Ainsworth, SGB 40 Under 40 Class of 2016
Throughout the next few weeks, SGB will be highlighting our 2016 40 Under 40 Award Honorees. While the tendency of this recognition might be to say that these are “tomorrow’s leaders,” the reality is that they are already there. These are the names and faces, recognized by their peers, that lead, inspire and make a difference for the active […]
Made In The USA (By Machines)
Why the future of domestic manufacturing is more of a tech story than you think. Inside a nondescript factory nestled in the remote green hills surrounding Chattanooga, TN lies the future of U.S. manufacturing for the active lifestyle industry. While some might romanticize that “Made in the USA” means the return of millions of jobs […]
SGB Editor Picks: Winning Summer Socks
It’s a crowded sock market, and as consumers pack away their thick, winter hosiery, a fresh lineup of lightweight summer options are hitting retail shelves. Here are three of our favorites to wear this season.
Socks Get Tighter and Hipper
Contoured and durable fits, higher needle-counts and good-looking style hit the sock drawer. Sock brands are tightening up designs for awesome contour fit and compression, as well as introducing styles that bring performance with personality. Thank runners and bikers who are demanding high-tech hosiery to accompany their hi-tech footwear. The thin and tight socks bump up […]
The Silent Giant
The Sock category for many retailers has often been referred to as the silent giant — quietly driving apparel sales and providing a stable source of revenue for retailers. Despite a 14 percent drop in unit sales year-to-date (YTD) according to analysis of retail point-of-sale data compiled by SSI Data* powered by SportsOneSource, the Sock […]
Yes, You Should Be Selling Insoles
JackRabbit opens its toolbox to share how specialty run retailers can successfully sell insoles.
One-on-One with Vim & Vigr Founder Michelle Huie
At 30 years old, Michelle Huie launched her fashion-centric graduated compression sock company, Vim & Vigr, in the heart of Montana.
Insoles Move Beyond Injury Prevention
Flexibility, moisture management, anti-microbial benefits and demand for instant built-in comfort, are supporting new levers for insole sales.
Inside Look at Insole Data
Insoles have long been a favorite point-of-sale (POS) add-on for the Outdoor, Family Footwear, and Run Specialty retailer but since early 2015 the category has seen a steady decline in sales.
One-on-One With Patrick O’Malley, Saucony President
How a specialty running brand can survive in today’s crowded market.
Ten Reasons For Your Customers to Try Paddle Board Yoga
Paddle board yoga is a jump-off trend from the popular SUP movement, as active lifestyle consumers take to the water to practice some om
Vinyasa On Venus
The modern yogi searches for apparel and equipment to satisfy their personal flavor. Yoga – a word first written in ancient Rig Veda text, is now a $16-billion-dollar industry with roughly 36.7 million practitioners in the U.S. alone, according to the 2016 Yoga in America Study done in part by Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal. Of […]
2016 SGB 40 Under 40 Honorees Announced
SportsOneSource has announced the honorees for the ninth annual SGB 40 Under 40 Awards. This year’s class contains individuals from all corners of the sporting goods and active-lifestyle industry, who are recognized as leaders making a difference in their businesses and the market. The 40 recipients were selected by a panel of SportsOneSource analysts, editors and […]
For Studios And Clubs, Customer Loyalty Is In The Details
Why exactly do members cancel classes, switch studios and take their dollars to another location? A retention report released in April 2016 by Listen360 found the devil really is in the details when it comes to dissatisfying members and growing customer loyalty. Listen360 analyzed more than 9,000 customer survey responses to learn which aspects of […]
