SGB Update

Item Of The Day: Jaybird Run Headphones

Designed from insights gained from top runners around the world, Jaybird Run delivers a secure, run-specific comfort-fit, sweat proofing, water resistance and skip-free customizable sound with 12 hours of battery life.

Roots Files For Initial Public Offering

Roots, the Canadian lifestyle apparel chain, has filed for an initial public offering in order to ramp up its expansion efforts in North America and Asia.

Johnson Fitness And Wellness Retail Rebrands Locations

Johnson Health Tech Retail, Inc., the largest specialty fitness retailer in North America, announced that the company is rebranding 100 retail locations in the U.S. to Johnson Fitness and Wellness. Banners include 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment, Leisure Fitness, Busy Body Home Fitness and Fitness Resource.

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.