SGB Update Outdoor
Oboz Opens in Portland, Adds to Product Creation Team
Oboz Footwear, located in Bozeman, MT, opened a product design and development office based in Portland, OR and added two members to its product creation team.
Performance Bicycle Sold to Bike Vendor ASI
Advanced Sports International (ASI), maker of Fuji, SE Kestral, Breezer and Phat Cycles bike brands, has acquired the nation’s largest independent bicycle retailer, Performance Bicycle, for an undisclosed amount.
PrimaLoft’s Martini to Lead Operations & Logistics
Martini has worked at the performance fabrics and insulation supplier in the role of operations and logistics Manager since 2013 with prior roles in quality and operations over the last decade.
Black Girls Run! Co-founder to Speak at REI Outessa Summits
Black Girls Run!, a grassroots organization that encourages African-American women to live a healthy lifestyle through running, will be featured at the inaugural REI Outessa Summit.
REI Outessa Gains LifeStraw Sponsorship
REI’s inaugural Outessa Summit for women gained another outdoor partnership from filtration and purification brand LifeStraw.
Obama Nudges TPP Process Forward
The administration’s release of a draft statement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership indicates its intent to push the deal through a lame duck Congress.
The TJX Companies Inc. Grew Q2 Comps 4 Percent
The off-price retailer, which serves as a clearance outlet for athletic and outdoor apparel brands, increased net sales 7 percent in the quarter ended July 30.
Wolverine World Wide Updates Buy Back Plans
The owner of Merrell, Sperry and Saucony said its board approved a plan to repurchase $300 million shares and issue a $250 million, 10-year senior note.
Dick’s SG Beats Q2 Earnings Guidance
The retailer handily beat its guidance for consolidated net income and same-store sales growth in its latest quarter thanks to strong growth in online sales.
361 Degrees 1H Sales Up Nearly 16 Percent
The leading international sportswear brand based in China reported its KIds, online and international business lead growth in the six months ended June 30.
Western Senators Push for Full Funding of LWCF
U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich urge the permanent reauthorization and full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
Former Ugg President Lands at Vionic
Rishwain will oversee product, marketing and sales at Vionic, and she also joins its board of directors.
Sporting Goods Store Sales Slowed in July
Retail sales at sporting goods stores decreased 2.2 percent seasonally adjusted month to month and increased 1.9 percent unadjusted year over year in July, estimated the National Retail Federation.
Skullcandy Rejects Unsolicited Bid
The action sports-inspired audio brand accepted and then rejected two acquisition offers from a company over the weekend after the bidder waffled.
Tech Deck Partners with Street League Skateboarding Foundation
Spin Master stated that Tech Deck will partner with the Street League Skateboarding Foundation (SLSF) to build public skate plazas.
