SGB’s NCAA Brand Bracketology
Nike, Under Armour, Adidas and Russell battle for the Final Four. The 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off this week and we’ve been feverishly been filling out our brackets — South Dakota State can upset Maryland, right? But more than predicting what school wins, we in the industry trade watch for what brands win […]
Dick Sullivan, CEO, PGA Tour Superstore
Building the ‘total golf experience’ at retail. By Neil Schwartz At this year’s PGA Merchandise Show, SGB had an opportunity to sit down with Dick Sullivan, president and CEO of PGA Tour Superstore. Owned by Home Depot Co-founder and Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank, the golf retail business currently operates 25 stores in 11 states and eyes […]
Doug Gordon’s Countrywide Trek For Physical Education
Inspiration often comes from a few sources. In Doug Gordon’s case,it was a life-changing event, long-simmering frustration,and a small joke. By Thomas J. Ryan On February 15, Doug Gordon, a sporting goods industry veteran, set off from a beach at Charleston, SC for a cross-country ride to promote getting daily physical education (P.E.) back into all U.S. […]
Hires, Promotions and Sponsorships – Week of March 11, 2016
Brooks Running Company welcomed 2015 U.S. Indoor Track and Field Heptathlon Champion Jeremy Taiwo to its roster of sponsored athletes. Carhartt joined forces with outdoor television host Mark Zona to promote its new outdoor apparel line, which will debut this fall. Costa President and CEO Chas MacDonald will retire from the company effective April 30. […]
SGB’s Fast FIVE
SGB brings you the five coolest new products that caught our eye this week… 1. MyZone Sports Bra 2. Outdoor Tech WalkieTalkie App and Chips 2.0 3. Under Armour Architech 4. LowePro Droneguard BP 450 AW Backpack 5. Kelty Trail Ridge Tents As we prep for the IHRSA trade show in Orlando, FL next week, the big […]
TCS New York City Marathon Accepts Record Lottery Runners
The luck of the draw just got luckier. On March 8, more than 19,000 running hopefuls got a surprise in their inbox: “Congratulations! You’ve been selected to run the TCS New York City Marathon.” This is the highest number of “non-guaranteed,” or lottery applicants the NYC race has accepted in its history, and an increase of 4,757 […]
Strength Equipment Builds a Smarter Beast
Athletes demand tailored solutions for performance results. By Jahla Seppanen Strength training isn’t about just looking buff anymore. Today’s athlete builds strength for real performance results, less risk of injury and overall well-being. And depending on which sport is being practiced, the training methodology and consumers’ desired outcomes can vary widely. Some users will remain […]
SGB Photos From the Field
Time to get out of the office! Some of the great perks of working in the active lifestyle industry are the endless events to get us on our feet and moving with brands, experts and athletes. Whether it’s a trade show debuting new bikes, a marathon in the big city, or a kayaking demo at your local […]
One-on-One with ElliptiGO Founders, Bryan Pate and Brent Teal
ElliptiGO founders bring low-impact workouts to the outdoors. By Jahla Seppanen Bryan Pate got the idea for the outdoor elliptical, dubbed the ElliptiGO, in a windowless office gym surrounded by federal marshals at his first post-law-school job. Pate told us he spent much of his life training and competing in triathlons, until running became a […]
SGB 40 Under 40 2016 Award Nominations – COUNTDOWN!
FOUR DAYS left to submit your nominations for the 9th Annual SGB 40 Under 40 Awards. Nominations are open to anyone born after January 1, 1976 working in the sporting goods, fitness, outdoor, snow sports or bicycle industry. Nominations Close Friday, March 11 Each year, SGB magazine honors 40 industry leaders under the age of 40 nominated by […]
This Week’s Movers & Shakers – March 3, 2016
Newest hires, promotions and sponsorships shaking up the industry… Adidas reached a multiyear partnership with running back Chris Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC, named Todd Seyfert as its CEO. Seyfert brings more than 20 years of experience in the outdoor and hunting industries. Gold’s Gym expanded its team, hiring Adam Zeitsiff as […]
Snowsports In The Big City
Can urban events like ‘Big Air’ shine a brighter spotlight on the sport and brands? By Charlie Lunan The spectacular and historic “Big Air” freeski competition Polartec helped the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association sanctioned (USSA) bring to Boston’s Fenway Park in mid-February was a marketing hit, but it’s unlikely any outdoor brands will step […]
Fast FIVE
There is no shortage of new product debuts in the industry, so we’re here to help your business work through the weeds. Here are five cool new products that caught our eyes this week and why we think they’re hitting the right trends: ARC’TERYX VEILANCE ARRIS JACKET Arc’teryx is headed to the city. Like many […]
Light On Their Skis
Consumers are demanding featherweight ski equipment that can adapt to today’s boom-and-bust winters. By Eugene Buchanan, Aaron Bible and David Clucas Ski hardgoods sales couldn’t escape this year’s warm start to winter for much of the country. Unlike their apparel and footwear brethren, few customers buy a set of skis as a fashion statement. The […]
Wish You Were Here
It’s time to get out of the office. Some of the great perks of working in the active lifestyle industry are the endless events to get us on our feet and moving with brands, experts and athletes. Whether it’s a trade show debuting new bikes, a marathon in the big city, or a kayaking demo at your […]
