SGB Update

Intersport Sponsors European Hockey League

Intersport is to become the Official Partner of the Champions Hockey League – the pan-European club ice hockey competition – from its launch date in August 2014, according to Infront Sports & Media, the exclusive marketing and media partner for the Champi

Osprey Appoints Kenny Ballard as Chief Operating Officer

Osprey Packs, Inc. announced that outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard has joined the company in the newly created role of chief operating officer. As COO, Ballard will head up Osprey Packs operations, IT, purchasing, quality and returns as well as huma

American Bicycle Group Buys Tri-Bike Rental Firm

American Bicycle Group (ABG), parent company of Litespeed and Quintana Roo Bicycles (QR), acquired Tri-Cycle Bicycle Rentals, LLC April 25. ABG will use the rental company to increase its presence at Ironman events across North American in 2014…

RECALL: 3,500 Felt Tri-Bikes

Felt Bicycles of Irvine, CA is recalling about 3,500 more of its 2008 and 2010 model year triathlon bicycles because the steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

New Pentagon Policy Seen as Boost to US Footwear Manufacturers

Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Christine Fox announced Friday that the Department of Defense will provide military recruits with American-made footwear, rather than giving them a stipend to buy their own training shoes. New Balance, which had lobbied

Goal Zero Hires Former REI SVP Lee Fromson as President/COO

Goal Zero has appointed Lee Fromson, REI's former senior vice president of merchandising, as its president and chief operating officer as part of several changes to its executive team. Current President and CEO Joe Atkin has assumed the role of co-ch

Flip Flop Shops Announces Caribbean Development Deal

Flip Flop Shops inked a master franchise agreement with the team behind Happy Toes Caribbean. The agreement calls for the establishment and development of at least 20 new shops throughout the islands, the first of which will open in Aruba…

Osprey Packs Name Former Kelty Chief to New COO Post

Osprey Packs, Inc. has named the former leader of rival backpack brand Kelty to the newly created role of chief operating officer, where he will head take over many administrative duties alongside CEO Tom Barney…