SGB Update Outdoor
Johnson Outdoors Boosts Quarterly Dividend
Johnson Outdoors Inc.'s board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 80 cents per Class A share and 73 cents per Class B share – a 6.7 percent increase from the dividend rates declared in previous quarters…
Easton Archery Center of Excellence Schedules Grand Opening
The Easton Archery Center of Excellence, touted as the world’s premier indoor training facility, will celebrate its grand opening next month on the campus of the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA…
Shoes For Crews Sold to PE Firm
Shoes For Crews, a leader in slip-resistant footwear, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by CCMP Capital Advisors LLC. The company’s founders, the Smith family, will rollover a portion of their equity as part of the transaction..
G-III and Jimmy Fallon Collaborate on Sports Apparel Line
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. plans to launch Hands High, a new licensed sports apparel line inspired by Tonight Show host and comedian, Jimmy Fallon. Hands High will feature professional team logos from the NFL, NBA, MLB and more…
Pricey Franc Prompts Cuts at Mammut
Mammut Sports Group AG eliminated 25 sales jobs at its corporate headquarters in Switzerland and will outsourcing rope manufacturing in a bid to cut costs amid declining sales and margin pressures created by adverse currency effects…
Injinji Adds Marketing and Product Coordinators
Injinji, innovator of the patented five-toe-sleeve performance toesock for runners and fitness enthusiasts, announced two new additions to its marketing and product teams…
ShoeBuy Appoints Bob Mullaney as COO and President
ShoeBuy announced that footwear industry executive Bob Mullaney has joined the company’s senior management team as chief operating officer and president. Most recently, he served as President, Americas for Rockport…
Nine Organizations Join Let’s Move! Active Schools
Let's Move! Active Schools, a sub-initiative of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign, announced nine new organizations have joined its national collaborative, which is aimed at ensuring 60 minutes of physical activity a day is t
Foot Locker and Asics Announce Film Contest Finalists
Foot Locker, Inc. and Asics America Corporation revealed the top five contenders in their “Real Lives. Real Runners.” campaign, which launched in June and invited aspiring filmmakers to create short films ahead of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon…
Finish Line Launches New Brand Position
The Finish Line, Inc. announced the introduction of a new brand position – ‘EPIC FINISH’ – designed to drive consumer awareness and preference for Finish Line as the destination for the latest and greatest sneakers…
Moots Cycles Announces Change in Ownership
Moots Cycles announced that longtime owner Chris Miller has sold the premium titanium bicycle and component manufacturer to Brent Whittington, a former executive officer for a Fortune 500 telecommunications company…
Kohl’s Launches Madden Girl Outdoors Collection
Kohl’s announced the launch of the Madden Girl fashion, cold weather boots, accessories and outerwear this fall…
Under Armour Extends Auburn Deal
Under Armour Inc. has extended its sponsorship deal with Auburn University through June 2025…
Black Diamond Stock Falls on Report It Failed to Find Buyers
Black Diamond Inc.'s share price fell more than 5.5 percent Thursday afternoon after a journalist tweeted the company has been unable to find any investors interested in buying it or any of its brands…
USA Cycling Drafting Guide for Cyclo-cross Promoters
USA Cycling has selected renowned New England landscape architect Josh Burgel to develop a technical guide for cyclo-cross promoters working in public parks…
