SGB Update

NRF Predicts 10 Percent Gain In BTS Sales

With consumer confidence rising and more young people in school, back-to-college spending is expected to hit an all-time high this year while back-to-school spending is expected to see its second-highest spending level on record, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey.

June Sales Climb 3.2 Percent

Retail sales in June were essentially unchanged over May on a seasonally adjusted basis, but up 3.2 percent unadjusted from June 2016, according to calculations released by the National Retail Federation.

Item Of The Day: Petzl Bindi

The ultra-lightweight Bindi headlamp fits in the palm of the hand, is waterproof and weighs in at 35 g.

Dick’s Launches ‘Celebrate Youth Sports Weekend’

From July 14 to 16, Dick’s Sporting Goods will donate 1 percent of in-store, online and mobile sales to The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation to support youth sports teams in need across the country via its Sports Matter program.

Sally Jewell To Keynote OIA Industry Breakfast

Jewell will urge the outdoor industry to use its influence to drive smart policy that supports public lands and their importance to outdoor recreation and economic opportunity.

NormaTec Named Official Recovery System Of USA Field Hockey

The partnership will bring NormaTec PULSE PRO Recovery Systems to both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams’ training facilities where they will be used for rehab and recovery. The teams will also have units to travel with for away matches.

OluKai Continues POW! WOW! Partnership

OluKai will continue its partnership with POW! WOW! as an official footwear sponsor of POW! WOW! Long Beach, a weeklong festival that brings art and culture to public spaces.

Puma Releases World’s Biggest Kit Launch

Each kit is dark and fearsome in color, technically-advanced, premium in materials and features unique detailing inspired by the individual club’s stadium or town, so home pride is with them wherever they go.