SGB Update

Matrix Industries Raises $12.3 Million

Matrix Industries, the smartwatch start-up, raised $12.3 million, according to a regulatory filing with the SEC. The company is still aiming to raise another $5 million, according to the filing.

Lew’s Fishing Promotes Gary Remensnyder To CEO

Do Outdoors, LLC, also known as Lew’s Fishing, a leading supplier of branded fishing reels, rods, and related accessories, announced that Gary Remensnyder has been promoted to chief executive officer. Lynn Reeves will remain actively involved in the business as chairman

Rossignol North America Appoints President

On July 17, 2017, Francois Goulet will assume the role of president of Group Rossignol in North America. Most recently Goulet worked for the VF Corporation as its Vice President, GM for The North Face Americas Division.

American Outdoor Brands Q4 Profits Slide

American Outdoor Brands Corp,, formerly Smith & Wesson, reported earnings on an adjusted basis declined 11.9 percent as lower gross margins offset a modest increase in sales.

Nike Handily Tops Q4 Estimates

Nike’s earnings in its fourth quarter easily topped Wall Street’s targets with help of a reduction in expenses and double-digit growth in Greater China, and the Emerging Markets. Sales were flat in North America.

Storelli Signs English Premier League Stars

Brooklyn-based sports technology start-up Storelli unveiled two new global ambassadors, Manchester United and England winger Jesse Lingard and EPL-winning Chelsea and Spain defender César Azpilicueta.

Foot Locker Talks “Inspired Leadership“ At Major CX Event

Foot Locker’s Vice President of Customer Experience (CX) and Connectivity John Wompey delivered a compelling address titled “Coaching Up: The Inspired Leadership Behind Foot Locker’s CX Transformation” at Forrester’s CXNYC 2017, a gathering for customer experience professionals.

Nalgene Partners With USA Cycling

At the cornerstone of the partnership is Nalgene’s Draft fitness bottle that will be co-branded and given exclusively to 2017/18 USA Cycling National Championship participants.