SGB Update

STI International Hires Sales Manager

STI International, an employee-owned company based out of Georgetown, TX, which manufactures 1911 & 2011 style firearms, hired Brogan Miller as its Sales Manager.

Nike Strikes Major Deals With Barcelona and Chelsea

Nike reportedly to close to securing major deals with FC Barcelona and FC Chelsea, according to reports. The signings will make Barcelona the most lucrative global football contract, surpassing Manchester United.

Liquidators Prevail at Sports Authority Auction

Liquidators won the right to conduct going-out-of-business sales at Sports Authority stores in the absence of acceptable offers from investors interested in operating the bankrupt retail chain a going concern.

Sig Sauer Hires VP and GM of Airgun Division

Sig Sauer, Inc., designer and manufacturer of firearms, optics, ammunition, airguns and accessories, hired Joseph Huston as the company’s vice president and general manager of the airgun division.

Leisure Stores Post Strong Year-over-Year Growth

Sales at sporting goods, hobby, books and music stores rose a hefty 4.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April compared with April 2015 according to advance estimated released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Research Ties Fitness to Lung Function

Fitness research presented at the ATS 2016 International Conference suggested that being fit may reduce the decline of lung function that occurs while we age.

SDSI Accepting Applications to Accelerator Program

San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI), the non-profit business development organization for the Sports and Active Lifestyle (SAL) industry, is accepting applications to its business accelerator program.