SGB Update

MSR Partners With Outbound Collective Pursuit Series

Mountain Safety Research (MSR) signed on as a sponsor for the 2018 Outbound Collective Pursuit Series. As the exclusive stove and water filter sponsor, MSR will teach classes on stove safety and use in the backcountry.

Newell Brands Completes Divestitures Of Rawlings

Newell Brands completed the divestiture of Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc., comprising the Rawlings, Miken and Worth brands, to a fund managed by Seidler Equity Partners. Major League Baseball co-invested with SEP.

NRF: California Privacy Law “Deeply Flawed”

The National Retail Federation called new state privacy legislation expected to be signed into law in California Friday “deeply flawed” and said customer service could be severely hampered if the legislature fails to address retailers’ concerns before the measure takes effect in 2020.

Fila Doubles Distribution Center Footprint In Baltimore

Fila North America has more than doubled the company’s distribution center space, expanding the company’s presence in Baltimore. The company signed a 10-year lease, acquiring a space that sits adjacent to the current Fila facility

Report: MLB May Relax Footwear Restrictions

According to Yahoo Sports, MLB and the MLB Players Association are in the midst of negotiating changes to the footwear policy “that would relax the restrictions on colors and designs players can use on their cleats.”   

Brunswick To Acquire Power Products’ Global Marine & Mobile Business

Brunswick Corporation announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Power Products-Global Marine & Mobile business, which includes the global marine, specialty vehicle, mobile, industrial power and transportation aftermarket products businesses of Power Products, for $910 million in cash.

Adidas Announces Data Breach

Adidas announced that the company is alerting certain consumers who purchased on Adidas.com/US about a potential data security incident.

Pearl Izumi Reveals Social Purpose Statement

Pearl Izumi announced that the company has embraced a new Social Purpose statement: “Ride More and Do More.” The brand also plans to introduce eco-friendly hangtags, will no longer print product catalogs and is introducing a Renewal Workshop program to repair and resell Pearl Izumi merchandise.