SGB Update

Bike Nashbar Founder Arni Nashbar Passes Away; Leaves a Rich Legacy

In response to what he saw as a gap in quality customer service in bike mail-order companies, he and his wife founded Bike Nashbar. At its peak, the company mailed over 14 million catalogs annually across the U.S. and Canada, employed over 350 people and shipped over 6,000 packages daily.

Rural King Opens New Kingsport Store

The store carries a wide range of outdoor lifestyle and work brands, including Ariat, Browning, Carhartt, Columbia, Frogg Toggs, Henry Rifles, Huk Apparel, Keen Utility, Plano, Realtree, Remington, Under Armour, and Wolverine.

REX Roundtables Founder Will Phillips Passes Away

“The Health & Fitness Association joins the fitness industry in mourning the death of Will Phillips, an industry visionary and leader who guided so many of our members on their journeys as successful owners and operators,” said Health & Fitness Association President and CEO Liz Clark.

Buying Group Pioneer Don Pfau Passes Away

Throughout a long and storied life, Prau remained committed to Sports, Inc.’s success and prominence in the sporting goods industry.  The group has grown to over 600 from the original seven members, selling billions of dollars in sporting goods from coast to coast. 

Strava to Acquire Runna Running Training App

The “acquisition unites the world’s largest fitness community with a leading app in the fiercely competitive running training space, creating compelling value for users and shareholders of both companies.” The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

SGB Updates Will Not Publish on Good Friday, April 18

SGB Media will not publish its regular SGB Morning Update or SGB Evening Update newsletters on Friday, April 18 in observance of Good Friday. SGB will resume normal distribution on Monday, April 21.