SGB Update

Simms Fishing Secures Investment

Castanea Partners announced that it has made an investment in Simms Fishing Products, headquartered in Bozeman, MT.

Backcountry COO Joins Ski Utah Board Of Directors

Backcountry announced that Pete LaBore, chief operating officer of Backcountry, is joining Ski Utah’s 2017 Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2017. He will serve a three-year term expiring June 30, 2020.

Russell Athletic To Lose Southern Miss

The University of Southern Mississippi is planning on exiting its agreement with Russell Athletics next year, according to a report in the Hattiesburg American.

Camping World Finalizes Gander Mountain Store List

Camping World Holdings Inc. on Friday revealed the 57 Gander Outdoors and Overton’s brand locations it plans to keep as part of its acquisition of Gander Mountain, which filed for bankruptcy in March.

Nike Sues Rob Gronkowski

Nike filed a formal opposition to the USPTO Trial & Appeal Board, asserting a logo of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s company, Gronk Nation LLC, looks similar to the Air Jordan “Jumpman” logo that has been in use since November 1987, ESPN reports.

Puma Invests In Canadian Business

Puma announced a future reorganization of the Canadian business and a further investment into the growing Canadian market. The brand plans to centralize their operations for a more efficient approach.

Sturm, Ruger Appoints SVP Of Operations

Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. announced the promotion of Thomas P. Sullivan to senior vice president of operations. In his new role, Sullivan will be responsible for all of the manufacturing, engineering and product development activities of the company.

TriggerPoint Establishes Clinical Advisory Board

TriggerPoint will use the advisory board to drive further efficacy in the clinical market through the development of products and education designed for practicing therapists and clinicians.