SGB Update

Trail Creek Outfitters Sold to Kyle and Brett Havertine

Trail Creek Outfitters, with two stores in Glen Mills and  Kennett Square, PA, respectively, formally announced that Ed Camelli, co-founder, and Joanne Havertine, co-owner and wife of deceased co-founder Brian Havertine, have sold the business to her sons Kyle and Brett Havertine.

Hartford Sales Group Sees 18-Year Agency Vet Rejoin Team

Kevin Alexander has re-joined the Hartford Sales Group, covering the Greater L.A. and Las Vegas area for the award-winning agency. Alexander previously represented HSG’s performance running and outdoor lines from 2003 through 2021

Scheels to Build Second Texas All Sports Store in 2024

Construction on the new 240,000-square-foot All Sports store will begin early next year at CedarView in CedarPark, TX. The Cedar Park Scheels joins The Colony location which opened in a North Dallas suburb in 2020, expanding the company’s reach across the state.

FN America Breaks Ground on Second SC Manufacturing Plant

The manufacturing facility, built on FN’s foundation and history within the state, will be located in the Pickens County Commerce Park in Liberty, SC. The company will invest $33 million to construct the future 100,000-square-foot space over two phases.

Nautilus, Inc. Confirms Corporate Name Change

Nautilus, Inc. reported plans to change its corporate name to BowFlex ,Inc., reflecting a focus on the brand, and continued execution of its growth transformation strategy, North Star.

National Retail Federation Survey Sees Uptick in Holiday Spending

A NRF survey found that consumers expect to spend $875 on average on holiday gifts, decorations, food, and other seasonal items this year, up 5.0 percent from $833 on average that consumers planned to spend in 2022 and in line with the average consumer holiday budget over the last five years.

Topgolf To Open for First Venue in Massachusetts

Located about 20 miles from downtown Boston, Topgolf Boston-Canton will feature 90 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays spanning three levels. The new venue is the first in Massachusetts, 84th in the U.S. and 94th globally.

Fanatics Inks E-Commerce and Product Deal with TGL Golf League

Fanatics will be the official operator for the team golf league developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports and individual teams’ e-commerce platforms and also gain the rights to design and manufacture TGL and team merchandise as an official licensee.

Fortress Safe Biometric Gun Safes Recalled

Fortress Safe recalled about 61,000 of its Biometric Gun Safes. The Consumer Products Safety Commission said it is aware of a recent lawsuit alleging a 12-year-old boy died from a firearm obtained from one of the safes. 

True Fitness GB Launches to Grow True and Octane Brands in the UK

The new company was co-founded by Alan Ellis and Neil Gillespie, reportedly bringing together over 50 years of combined experience in the fitness and wellbeing space, to drive growth of the True and Octane brands in UK’s commercial fitness market.

Tervis Hires New CEO

Tervis, the insulated drinkware manufacturer based in North Venice, FL, hired Hosana Fieber as the new CEO, with current CEO Rogan Donelly moving to executive chairman of the board.