SGB Update Outdoor
Slackline Industries Backs U.S. Competitions
Slackline Industries is backing a series of professional slackline competitions at the nation’s highest profile action and outdoor-sport events that kick off this weekend in Virginia.
Denimandjeans to Hold First Vietnamese Trade Show
Denimsandjeans.com will kick off its maiden invitation-only trade show in Vietnam next month to showcase the country’s rapidly expanding denim and sportswear supply chain.
Outdoor Industry Leaders Blast Utah Legislators for Opposing National Monument
Outdoor industry leaders expressed disappointment following the Utah State Legislature’s adoption of a resolution opposing the protection of the Bears Ears region in the Southeastern part of the state.
DestiMetrics Reports Western Mountain Resorts Enjoyed Record Season
Occupancy and revenue set all time records at Western U.S. mountain resorts during the 2015-16 winter season, surpassing the previous record set in the 2007-08 winter season, according to DestiMetrics.
Swiftwick Ups B2B Commitment With Dealer Shipping Program
Swiftwick, a leading athletic performance sock company, launched a Free Shipping Program for its specialty retailers.
Anti-counterfeiting Group Backs Away From Plan to Admit Alibaba
The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition backed off plans to create a new membership category to admit Alibaba and has hired a firm to investigate its own corporate governance procedures under intense pressure from some of its members.
Fashion Brands Bolt IACC to Protest Alibaba’s Admission
The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC) Tuesday defended its decision to admit Alibaba as an associate member after Michael Kors and Gucci America bolted the organization to protest the decision.
NSGA: New Overtime Rule to Greatly Effect Sporting Goods Industry
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) issued a reminder for its members to be aware of a significant new rule unveiled by the Obama Administration through the Department of Labor (DOL).
Liquidators Prevail at Sports Authority Auction
Liquidators won the right to conduct going-out-of-business sales at Sports Authority stores in the absence of acceptable offers from investors interested in operating the bankrupt retail chain a going concern.
Adidas Partners with Pensole on Design Expedition
Pensole Footwear Design Academy and Adidas announced the launch of a hands-on, four-week, intensive footwear design master class.
RECALL: 139,000 Pacific Cycle Infant Bicycle Helmets
Pacific Cycle has recalled about 129,000 infant bicycle helmets sold at Target because components of their magnetic “no-pinch” buckle can come lose and be swallowed.
Leisure Stores Post Strong Year-over-Year Growth
Sales at sporting goods, hobby, books and music stores rose a hefty 4.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April compared with April 2015 according to advance estimated released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
SDSI Accepting Applications to Accelerator Program
San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI), the non-profit business development organization for the Sports and Active Lifestyle (SAL) industry, is accepting applications to its business accelerator program.
Ibex, Patagonia and Keen Honored for Conservation Work
Ibex Outdoor Clothing, Patagonia and Keen have been named winners of The Conservation Alliance’s Outstanding Partnership Award for 2016 for their work.
Salewa North America Hires Icebreaker GM
Salewa North America, which distributes the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the United States and Canada, appointed Brian Mecham as its new general manager.
