Movers & Shakers – Week of March 18, 2016
Executives, Athletes and Reps moving around the active lifestyle industry… Arccos Golf, maker of GPS + Live Shot Tracking + Tour Analytics platform appointed Tom Williams to VP of Marketing. Banana Republic signed Kevin Love, the star power forward of the Cleveland Cavaliers, as its inaugural style ambassador. This is the first time Banana Republic has […]
SGB’s Fast Five
With a ton of new spring/summer footwear soon to launch, SGB picked five of the coolest new kicks we think are hitting the right trends. ALLBIRDS WOOL RUNNER We all love the benefits of wool socks — temperature regulation, odor control, etc. So why not bring these performance boosters to shoes? That’s the story behind […]
Your Guide to Rocking IHRSA 2016
Come Monday March 21, IHRSA, one of the largest fitness trade shows in the world, lands in the Sunshine state for its 35th edition. SGB has your primer for the show, including not-to-miss events and the top trends we’ll be watching. The weather forecast calls for temps to start the week with highs in the […]
A Sunny Outlook On Summer Skin Protection
Natural ingredients, apparel accessories and cooler headwear top trends to ward off the sun. By Courtney Holden Long gone are the days of lathering up with baby oil before an afternoon at the community pool. Today’s consumers understand the dangers of too much sun, and they’re actively taking steps to prevent it. “People in general […]
Hoka Co-founder Announces a Change in Stride
The maximalist brand takes a step toward minimalism. By Jahla Seppanen SGB was in attendance at the Hoka One One Clayton release party (if you consider running a 5K and testing new shoes a party…which we do), hosted at the legendary Boulder Running Company. Big-name athletes and run-devoted writers mingled over the very surprising new […]
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 […]
