SGB Update

Marmot and RootsRated Team Up for Tour

The outdoor apparel, equipment and sporting goods company and content marketing platform will host pint nights as part of a nationwide tour this fall.

Fenix Outdoor Reports Big Swing in Profits

Growth at the Fjällräven brand and a turnaround at the German retailer Globetrotter helped the company report an operating profit in the second quarter.

Tilly’s Q2 Profits Beat Plan

Tilly’s Inc. reported a small rebound in earnings in the second quarter that beat its internal plan, while same-store sales gained 0.8 percent.

Birkenstock Again Tops Back-to-School Lists

Birkenstocks for the third year in a row was the top footwear choice in back-to-school searches, according to Google’s list of 2016 back-to-school trends.

Study: Consumer Groups Favor Different Olympic Sports

Consumers who are rugby fans and skiers are 154.23 percent more likely to be fans of targeted and less mainstream Olympic sports. At least that’s what Digilant, a global programmatic media company that partners with brands and agencies, found.

KPMG Study: Cyberattacks Cause Consumer Alarm

Consumers are wary of the increased frequency of cyber-attacks against retailers, and many are ready to walk away from their favorite retailers if a breach occurs.

Converse… For Your Back?

Converse, the iconic shoe brand owned by Nike Inc. will release a capsule of water resistant gear for fall/winter ’16, which includes footwear…and apparel… and a backpack.

KicksUSA Launches Shoe Giveaway Campaign

KicksUSA, which operates more than 40 shoe stores in the Philadelphia market and New Jersey, has launched the KicksUSA Golden Ticket Campaign offering a chance for a year of free shoes.