SGB Update

Skechers Opens Largest Factory Outlet Store

At approximately 24,000 square feet, the superstore in Ontario, CA features dedicated shops for the various Skechers lifestyle and performance collections for Men and Women, a Kids’ area with a theater and a shop dedicated to the brand’s growing apparel collection.

Activist Investor Demands Sale Or Merger Of Deckers Brands

In a letter to Deckers board, Marcato said that if if Deckers’ strategic review process does not culminate in a sale of the company at an attractive value to all shareholders, Marcato “will be prepared to seek significant Board change at the company’s next annual meeting by nominating a slate of director candidates to replace the entire Board.”

Future of Tennis & Tech Event Coming To New York City

The 10th Annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum, which will be held in New York City on Aug. 28, the first day of play at the US Open, is inviting entrepreneurs with innovative products, software or services designed to grow the sport and business of tennis to pitch their ideas in the “Tennis Innovation Challenge NYC 2017.”

KL Outdoor-GSC Appoints CEO

KL Outdoor-GSC, a New Water Capital portfolio company, stated that outdoor sports and recreation industry veteran Charles L. “Chuck” Smith has been named chief executive officer.

Retro Fitness Names Mike Rogers As New COO

Rogers most recently served as director of license store operations at Starbucks Coffee Company, where he led the brand through record growth for more than 20 years.

Koenig Acquires Chamber-View Holdings

Chamber-View LLC., manufacturer of visual firearm safety products for shotguns, AR rifle platforms and pistols, has been acquired by X-Ring Productions LLC.

Sig Sauer Hires VP Of Marketing

Sig Sauer Inc., the maker of handguns, rifles, ammunition, electro-optics and other hunting accessories, hired Allen McCormick as VP of marketing.

TYR Sport Extends Partnership With USA Water Polo

TYR Sport, the manufacturer of competitive swim and triathlon gear, extended its partnership with USA Water Polo (USAWP), the national governing body for the sport of water polo in the U.S.

Marathon Finishers Slide For Second Straight Year

For the second time in history – with the exception of 2012 when the New York City Marathon was cancelled – the number of U.S. marathon finishers declined, but only slightly in the most recent year-over-year comparison, according to Running USA.

Hong Kong’s Revolutionary Bike Share

GoBee Bike, Hong Kong’s first cashless and station-free bike sharing service, operates via a smartphone app that allows users to locate a bike, unlock it and ride it to the destination of their choice.

Hoka One One Partners With FloSports

Hoka One One and FloSports will partner on more than 20 videos throughout the year that will include both long-form and short-form original video content, culminating with a feature film on Futsum Zienasellassie and his journey from post-college to world class runner.