SGB Update

Balega Supports Breast Cancer Prevention

Balega, the performance sock brand in the run specialty market, announced its continued support of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) with the release of its limited-edition Grit and Grace collection.

The Pro’s Closet Secures Funding

Foundry Venture Capital 2016, L.P. has completed its initial investment in The Pro’s Closet (TPC) as part of a $9 million financing. TPC, based in Boulder, CO, is the world’s largest seller of pre-owned bicycles and bicycle parts.

OBIT: Powder Mountain’s Alvin F. Cobabe

The father and visionary of Powder Mountain, Dr. Alvin F. Cobabe, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2017 at the age of 99 in his home in Eden, UT.

Delta Apparel Share Repurchase Authorization Increased

Delta Apparel Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new authorization under the company’s stock repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an additional $10 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.

Camping World Forms Partnership With Major League Baseball

Camping World Holdings announced a multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball. The agreement includes sponsorships with all its banners: Camping World, Gander Mountain, Overton’s, The House and Windward/W82.

Flywheel Sports Makes Two Executive Appointments

Flywheel Sports added two key executives to its leadership team. Bill Stauffer, formerly of EHE International, takes the reigns as chief operating officer. Michael Cohen joins the team from Birchbox as chief financial officer.

Canada’s Wholesale Sports To Close

Wholesale Sports Canada Ltd. announced the orderly wind down and eventual closure of its 12 retail locations in the four western Canadian provinces, according to a statement from its parent United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA).

RECALL: BTI Aftermarket Rifle Kit

Battenfeld Technologies Inc. (BTI) has announced a recall involving its M&P AR-15 Rifle Lower Parts Kit Complete, an aftermarket parts kit.

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.