SGB Update

Wearables Boost Best Buy’s Q2 Sales

Best Buy Inc. reported a surprising positive same-store gain in the second quarter, thanks in part to strength in its fitness wearables.

Bearpaw Appoints CFO

Bearpaw, best known for its fashionable boots, has appointed Jason J. Martini as its new chief financial officer.

EORA Announces Board Changes

The Eastern Outdoor Reps Association’s board of directors has selected a new president and announced other changes to its membership.

Badger Sportswear Sold to PE Firm

Private-equity firm CCMP Capital Advisors, LP has struck a deal to take a controlling interest in Badger Sportswear, a family-owned manufacturer and supplier of team uniforms, performance athletic wear and fanwear.

Conservation Alliance Launches Donor Program

With a few well-heeled friends from the outdoor industry, the non-profit has kicked off a new major donor program to raise money for wilderness conservation.

VF Corp. CEO Reaps Rewards

Chairman and CEO Eric C Wiseman sold less than 10 percent of his shares in the apparel company last week for a profit of roughly $12.0 million.

Sportsman’s Warehouse Expands to Rock Springs, WY

Sportsman’s Warehouse (SPWH) is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Rock Springs, WY. The grand opening will take place on August 27, 2016, with the doors opening at 9 a.m.

G-Form Gains Major League Soccer Ambassador

G-Form, a leader in athletic impact protection, welcomed Bill Hamid, of D.C. United in Major League Soccer and the U.S. Men’s National team, as the brand’s newest ambassador for soccer.

Polar Backs Pro Endurance Athlete Mirinda Carfrae

Polar, maker of wearable sports and fitness technology and the leader of heart rate monitoring, inked a partnership with Mirinda Carfrae, Australian professional athlete and Ironman Triathlon world champion.