SGB Update

Speedo Launches Digital Coaching Tool

Speedo International launched “Swim Coach,” a free digital coaching tool with over 200 expert-designed workouts by elite Speedo athletes to help fitness enthusiasts reach their fitness goals.

Feetures Sales Contest Targets Specialty Retailers

Feetures, a performance sock company, is re-launching their “Pair Up” sales contest to provide an incentive for run specialty retailers to improve their customers’ in-store experience.

CODI Sells More Fox Factory Stock

Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. raised approximately $63 million through its latest sale of Fox Factory Holding Corp.’s common stock in an Aug. 12 secondary offering.

Former New Era Talent Heads Supply Chain at GMPC

The Los Angeles-based GMPC, a leader in design and of fashion accessories and manufacturing for the action sports, urban, fashion, outdoor, and lifestyle industries, appointed former New Era Director of Global Accessories Joshua Cherin to the role of Supply Chain VP.

Interbike Plans Cyclofest Service Project

Interbike, the largest bicycle trade event in North America, planned a volunteer service project to help build new singletrack trails just before the inaugural Fall Cyclofest festival.

Columbia Sportswear Wins Bout in Patent Suit

Columbia Sportswear Company said the United States District Court for the District of Oregon ruled that Seirus Innovative Accessories infringed on one of Columbia’s design patents.

Gander Mountain Names Ron Stoupa SVP

Outdoor specialty retailer Gander Mountain named Ron Stoupa as senior vice president – marketing and e-commerce starting on August 15.

Utah to Host Three Outdoor Rec Summits

The Governor’s Office of Outdoor Recreation will host the summits this fall to show rural residents how they can plug into the state’s recreation economy.

FDRA Seeks Classification Clarification for Athletic Footwear

The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) sent a letter to U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) asking the U.S. Government to clarify and update the criteria for classifying footwear as athletic, which can increase or decrease the duty rate for these types of shoes.