SGB Update Outdoor
Bill Benefiting Recreational Fishing Clears House
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) applauded the passage of a bill by the House Natural Resources Committee that benefits recreational fishing and hunting and natural resource conservation…
Ndamukong Suh to Open Nike Store in Nebraska
Ndamukong Suh, former Nebraska football standout and current NFL star for the Miami Dolphins, plans to open a Nike store in the former Nebraska Bookstore space in downtown Lincoln…
Black Diamond Pivots Again
Black Diamond Inc. sent investors another curve ball October 8 when it hinted it may use proceeds from the sale of its POC brand to get back in the acquisition game…
Zumiez’s New CEO a Blast from the Past
Tilly’s Inc. is replacing the executive who guided it through its initial public offering in 2011 with one who just led The West Seal Inc. through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization that culminated last March in its sale…
Coghlan’s Ltd. Acquires McNett Corp.
Coghlan's Ltd., the leading outdoor accessory supplier in the U.S. and Canada, has completed the acquisition of McNett Corp., a provider of outdoor gear and accessories to recreation and defense industries. The transaction combines two market leaders
Columbia Unveils Branding Initiative
Columbia unveiled “Tested Tough,” a new global branding initiative inspired by its Pacific Northwest heritage that again features Chairman Gert Boyle, and her son and Columbia Sportswear CEO, Tim Boyle…
Puma Signs Michael Bradley
Puma signed a long-term contract with soccer player Michael Bradley, the captain of the U.S. Men’s National Team…
Boathouse Partners with Mike Napoli To Sell American Flag Shorts for Charity
Boathouse Sports, the Philadelphia-based manufacturer of custom team athletic apparel, launched a “Limited Edition Store” with Mike Napoli of the Texas Rangers. Proceeds will got to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Brady’s Bunch L
NRF Sees 3.7 Percent Gain in Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation said it expects sales in November and December (excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales) to increase a solid 3.7 percent to $630.5 billion — significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5 percent. Holiday sales in 20
Soles4Souls Partners with Stride Rite on Barefoot Week
Soles4Souls, a not for profit global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing, is partnering with faith leaders and children's footwear company Stride Rite for this year's Bare
Adidas Launches 3D-Printed Customizable Footwear
Adidas unveiled its Futurecraft 3D performance footwear in Portland, OR. The 3D-printed running shoe midsole is completely customized for each unique, individual consumer and athlete…
California Governor Signs E-Bike Legislation
California Governor Jerry Brown signed new e-bike regulations into law Thursday that had been sought by the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA), PeopleForBikes and the California Bicycle Coalition…
Surftech Names Sales and Operations Managers
Surftech, which was acquired by Confluence Outdoor earlier this year, announced new leadership in its sales and operations departments, including…
Under Armour Lands University of Wisconsin Contract
Under Armour reportedly reached an 10-year deal to become the footwear and uniform provider for the University of Wisconsin-Madison. If approved, UA would replace Adidas…
Asics Partners with Beach Volleyball Star on Collection
Asics America Corp. has partnered with beach volleyball star Kerri Walsh Jennings to launch the Kerri Clubä collection, an apparel and footwear line designed for high-school indoor volleyball clubs…
