SGB Update

Fleet Feet Opening in Oak Park, IL

Fleet Feet will expand into a former Competitive Foot space in Oak Park, IL. The store will be operated by Fleet Feet Chicago, run by Dave Zimmer and his wife, Lisa.

Point6 Partners with Soles4Souls

Point6, makers of premium merino wool socks, has partnered with Soles4Souls, a global non-profit that collects donated footwear and distributes them to people in need around the world…

Rawlings Heart of Gold Award Celebrates Greatness Off the Diamond

Postseason awards typically honor achievements on the field, but in 2011, Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, established the Rawlings Heart of Gold Award to honor the altruistic, off-the-field efforts of the game&#0

PeopleForBikes Opens Green Lane Tours to All US Cities

PeopleForBikes is inviting all U.S. cities to apply for spots in its Green Lane Project tours of The Netherlands for the first time. Interested cities should submit an application by Oct. 1, to improve their chances of securing their first choice dates. P

Thru-Hiker Syndicate to Expand Support to PCT Hikers in 2015

Vasque, Osprey Packs, NEMO Equipment, Leki Trekking Poles and Darn Tough are expanding their sponsorship of through hikers next summer to include those attempting the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The group, which calls itself the Thru-Hikers Syndicate, sai

Osprey Packs Picks Ogden, UT for Site of New DC

Osprey Packs Inc. has selected Ogden, UT as the location for the company’s new U.S. distribution center. The maker of backpacks had announced in June it would move its distribution center to the Wasatch, but had not named a specific location…

Farm to Feet Appoints Southeast Reps

Farm to Feet, makers of 100 percent American socks, has selected Mel Chrestman, Jr. and Kev Martin to service and expand its presence in the Southeast territory…

Balega Supports The Breast Cancer Fund

Balega International, the performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty markets, announced its support of the Breast Cancer Fund (BCF) with the release of their limited edition Words of Grit and Grace Enduro Sock…

Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for Five Stores

Dick's Sporting Goods announced plans to open five stores in California, New York, Georgia, Washington and Indiana. The grand opening events will take place starting Oct. 3 through Oct. 5…

BioLite Executives to Address US AID Conference

BioLite executives will speak at an upcoming conference focused on fighting global poverty that his being hosted by officials from the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. State Department…