SGB Update Outdoor
‘The Boz’ Makes the Cut at Vibram FiveFingers
Vibram USA launched an ambassador program for its Vibram FiveFingers articulated shoe brand by naming 17 personalities, including former NFL Pro Brian Bosworth, as brand ambassadors.
Pedego Electric Bike Gains Fifth Colorado Store
Pedego Electric Bikes dealers Terry and Jean Gehrke on Tuesday celebrated the grand opening of their second, and the brand’s fifth, store in Colorado.
Adidas Outdoor Sponsors Aspen Marathon
Adidas Outdoor will sponsor the fifth annual Aspen Backcountry Marathon & Half Marathon, Aug. 13, 2016.
Kokatat to Outfit Paddle the Arctic Expedition
Kokatat has joined a host of outdoor brands sponsoring an expedition this summer designed to challenge American kids’ increasingly sedentary lifestyle. In the Paddle to the Arctic expedition, two young families will embark July 1 on an attempt to paddle the length of the Mackenzie river, Canada’s largest and longest river. On average, children spend […]
Mountain Khakis Catches Some Slack
Mountain Khakis named Jennifer Slack senior product developer in another sign of its growing commitment to expand its men and women’s apparel.
Dick’s Relocates Store in Sterling Heights, MI
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening its relocated store on in Sterling Heights, MI (13000 Hall Road) on June 9, 2016.
Vasque Names Pinnacle Sales Agency of the Year
Vasque trail footwear honored New England-based Pinnacle Outdoor Group as its 2016 Sales Agency of the Year.
Ugg and Law Enforcement Seize Counterfeits in Raid
Ugg said it partnered with local and federal law enforcement agencies this week on Long Island, NY to identify over 3,660 pairs of fake Ugg products.
Modell’s and Sports Direct Fail To Make Sports Authority Bid
Modell’s Sporting Goods and Sports Direct International missed the deadline to make a bid for Sports Authority’s leases. Dick’s Sporting Goods reportedly put in a bid to acquire 17 leases.
Toyota Backs Yakima’s Road Warrior Program
Yakima Products Inc. has partnered with Toyota to present its Road Warrior Program, which provides dealer training during more than 75 cycling, outdoor and automotive consumer events across North America.
Intova CEO Defends Race to Alaska Title
Intova CEO Graeme Esarey is defending his title as 2015 winner of the Race to Alaska (R2AK) beginning today, when 65 teams began competing in what’s billed as the longest human and wind-powered boat race in North America.
Bicycle Suppliers Endorse New Mechanics Association
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association endorsed the Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association, which has been formed to represent professional bicycle mechanics.
MassBike Asks D.A. to File Manslaughter Charge in Death of Cyclist
MassBike, which represents bicyclists in Massachusetts, is urging prosecutors to pursue vehicular manslaughter charges against two drivers involved in the death of a cyclist last week.
United by Blue Opens Manhattan Store
United By Blue held grand opening celebrations for its first brand store in New York City June 24.
Skullcandy Receives Unsolicited Offer
Skullcandy, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKUL) disclosed Friday that it received an unsolicited proposal from Mill Road Capital to acquire all its outstanding shares, just one day after entering an agreement to be acquired by Incipio LLC.
