SGB Update

Industrial Revolution Hires VP of Finance

Industrial Revolution, which distributes outdoor accessory brands UCO, Morakniv, Esbit and Light My Fire, has hired Anita Rodgers as vice president of finance…

Congress Moves to Protect Lead Fishing Tackle and Ammo

A provision to prohibit federal funds from being used to regulate lead fishing tackle and ammunition under the Toxic Substance Control Act was included in the omnibus federal spending bill has been released…

Yellow Box to Open First Arizona Store

The Affiliated Business Group (ABG), a division of DSW Inc. and Yellow Box Corporation, announced the opening of its first Yellow Box Footwear retail store in Arizona on Dec. 12…

Inaria Snags Minnesota United FC Kit Deal

Inaria has won exclusive rights to provide the Minnesota United FC with apparel for two years starting with the 2015 season. Under the partnership, Inaria will design and provide uniforms, training equipment and team apparel for the pro soccer team's

Altamont Capital to Recapitalize Fox Head Inc.

Altamont Capital Partners is leading a majority recapitalization of Fox Head Inc., the number one global motocross equipment, apparel and accessory brand that has successfully expanded into mountain biking, BMX, surf and wakeboarding to become an internat

Fox Head Names Former CEO Peter Fox Chief Creative Officer

Peter Fox has rejoined Fox Head Inc. in the newly created role of chief creative officer and will report directly to Interim CEO Scott Olivet with his appointment being effective immediately. The news came as Altamonte Capital Partners announced it was le

Sports Direct International 1H Sales Up 6.5 Percent

Sports Direct International Plc reported group revenue rose 6.5 percent to £1.43 billion in the 26 weeks ended Oct. 26. The UK-based retailer, which has been acquiring retailers across Europe, reported revenues at its Sports Retail division increased 8.3

Full-Throttle Communications Adds to Staff

Full-Throttle Communications, Inc. announces the addition of Tiffani Dawson to its team of marketing, advertising and public relations professionals…

NSSF Urges Support For Continuing Appropriations Act

In an action alert, The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) announced that it supports the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for FY15 and strongly encourages a Yes vote…

Mavic to Relocate U.S. Office to Utah

Mavic Inc. will relocate from Haverhill, MA to Ogden, UT next summer to fully integrate with parent company Amer Sports's hub there…

Outdoor Foundation Names Winners of First Campus Challenge

After eight weeks, Outdoor Nation is pleased to announce almost 44,000 outdoor activities were logged by 8,390 participants in its first Campus Challenge, with many universities reporting a major surge in the campus-wide interest in outdoor recreation…