SGB Update

Skechers USA Gets Two Big Wins in Two Days

Skechers USA Inc. late Tuesday reported a blowout first quarter, with worldwide strength across divisions driving its second highest quarterly revenues in the company’s 22-year history. But a potentially much bigger development came from a road race

Skechers Meb-ulous Victory

Skechers USA Inc. late Tuesday reported a blowout first quarter, with worldwide strength across divisions driving its second highest quarterly revenues in the company’s 22-year history. But a potentially much bigger development came from a road race

Mountainsmith Adds to Design Team

Mountainsmith added Jacob Stein to its design team as the newest design assistant for both Mountainsmith and sister company Carry Gear Solutions…

Patagonia’s Venture Arm Invests in CO2Nexus Inc.

Patagonia has made a strategic investment in CO2Nexus Inc., a company that has developed a sustainable method of processing (cleaning, disinfecting and coating) textiles and garments using liquid carbon dioxide – using zero water, consuming less energy an

Dick’s Sporting Goods Offers NICA $75K Matching Grant

Dick’s Sporting Goods has selected the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) for its $75,000 matching grant program through its Sports Matter crowd funding platform. After receiving a $20,000 contribution from Shimano/Pearl Izumi, NICA

Fam Brands Licenses Marika Brand to Glance Eyewear

Marika, the largest division of Fam Brands, has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Glance Eyewear for women’s sunglasses and reading glasses, as well as related eyewear accessories…

REI Foundation Grants Target Youth, Minority Engagement

The REI Foundation awarded a total of $410,000 to nonprofit programs dedicated to engaging younger and more diverse populations in the outdoors. Grant recipients include the Children & Nature Network (C&NN), Futuro Media Group, Outdoor Foundation and YMCA

Skechers Endorser Wins Boston Marathon

Skechers' star athlete, Meb Keflezighi on Monday won the Boston Marathon. Wearing the new Skechers GOmeb Speed 3 shoes, Keflezighi broke his personal record with a time of 2:08:37, and is the first American male to win the Boston Marathon since Greg