SGB Update

SFIA Hosts Start-Up Challenge

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) said the winner of its second-annual ‘Start-Up’ Challenge was ShotTracker, a manufacturer of wearable tech for basketball.

Asics Opens Store In Honolulu

Asics America Corp. opened its doors to a new location in the heart of Waikiki at International Market Place.

New York Partnership Highlights Hunting’s Economic Impact

Hunting is big business in New York. That’s the message local and regional leaders representing New York’s sporting and business communities are hoping the public will understand with a new partnership called Hunting Works For New York.

Cherokee Appoints Independent Director

Cherokee Global Brands appointed John T. McClain to the company’s Board of Directors. McClain will serve as an independent director of the company and Chair the Board’s Audit Committee effective immediately.

Under Armour Introduces Global Footwear Innovation Hub In Portland

Under Armour unveiled a new center for performance innovation in Portland, OR, bringing footwear design and development under one roof. The innovation hub includes a forward-looking biomechanics lab and performance training center for athlete testing.

GK Elite Sportswear Partners With Cheer Derby

Elite Sportswear, a leading specialty cheer and gymnastics apparel company, partnered with Cheer Derby, the independently-owned cheer and dance competition event company.

Shares Of Finish Line Jump On Takeover Talk

Shares of Finish Line rose 63 cents, or 6.5 percent, to $10.37 on Wednesday after Susquehanna Financial Group LLLP analyst Sam Poser wrote in a note that Finish Line’s adoption of a poison pill will likely lead to an acquisition by Sports Direct.

ShelterLogic Acquires Bravo Outdoor Brands

ShelterLogic Corp. announced its acquisition of several product brands from Bravo Sports Corp. including QuikShade, MotoShade, ShadeTech, QuikChair, Solo, and GO.

Shoe Carnival Adds New Board Member

Shoe Carnival Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected Charles Tomm, a Principal at Heritage Capital Group, as a director effective September 12, 2017.