SGB Update

National Fitness Partners Acquires 12 Clubs From Planet Fitness Franchisee

Argonne Capital Group LLC on Wednesday announced that its portfolio company, National Fitness Partners, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 12 Planet Fitness clubs operating in the Triad North Carolina area—Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point—from GNT Triad LLC.

Ross Dress For Less To Open In Winston-Salem, NC

Ross Dress for Less will open a new store in Winston-Salem, NC, on October 12. With this new opening, Ross will operate 46 stores in North Carolina and a total of 1,536 locations.

ASA Puts Support Behind Bipartisan Mine Restoration Bill 

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) on Wednesday announced its support for bipartisan legislation to help restore land and water on and near abandoned mines that would otherwise threaten fisheries and nearby communities.

Rocky Mountain Underground To Open Whistler Location

Breckenridge, CO-based Rocky Mountain Underground (RMU), which designs and manufacturing skis and ski gear, will open a retail and hospitality space at the Canadian ski resort, Whistler Blackcomb, in Whistler, British Columbia.

USFIA Joins Tariff Reform Coalition

The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) on Wednesday announced it had joined alongside U.S. manufacturers, retailers, agricultural and food producers, and other supply chain stakeholders to form the Tariff Reform Coalition, a coalition dedicated to ensuring clearer guidelines and Congressional oversight on Presidential tariff authority. The organization issued the following statement: “The increasing use […]

PGA Tour And Yeti Announce Multiyear Partnership

The PGA Tour and Yeti Holdings Inc. have announced a new partnership that makes Yeti the “Official Insulated Cup” and “Official Insulated Cooler” of the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions.

Kathmandu’s Annual Results Boosted By Oboz

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd., based in New Zealand, reported net profits rose 13.7 percent in the year ended July 31 on a 9.7 percent revenue gain. The gains were led by Oboz, the U.S.-based outdoor footwear brand. Oboz’s sales grew 30 percent to U.S.$44.6 million.

Asics Partners With The Mouratoglou Academy

Asics has announced it will become the official tennis footwear and apparel partner of the prestigious Mouratoglou Academy, as part of a multi-year deal.

Camber Outdoors Names Emily Newman As Executive Director

Camber Outdoors, a national nonprofit dedicated to achieving workplace equity in the active-outdoors industries, on Tuesday announced Emily Newman as its new executive director. Newman will be stepping into outgoing Interim Executive Director Diana Seung’s role effective immediately.