SGB Update

RECALL: 1,155 Buoyancy Control Devices

WRK Enterprises of Macon, GA, doing business as Edge Dive Gear, is voluntarily recalling about 1,155 buoyancy control devices (BCDs) under its Sea Elite Systems, Edge and HOG lines in the United States and Canada. The company discovered the spring in the

Under Armour Launches Power In Pink Campaign

Under Armour, Inc. kicks-off its ninth annual “Power in Pink” program to celebrate the many women who use fitness and exercise in the fight against breast cancer…

Outdoor Brands to Gather Friday to Restore Berkeley, CA Park

On Friday, May 6th, The Conservation Alliance and employees from The North Face, CamelBak, REI, Mountain Hardwear, Clif Bar, Jansport, and Ahnu Footwear will partner with the California Wilderness Coalition and the East Bay Regional Park District to host

SIA: Snowsports Sales Beat 2007/08 Record

U.S. snow sports sales reached a record $3.3 billion during the 2010/11 season, exceeding the prior record set in 2007/08 by 10 percent, according to Snowsports Industries America. Sales rose 8 percent in unit terms and 12 percent in dollars over last sea

Performance Bicycle Opens 100th Store

Performance Bicycle has opened its 100th store in Long Beach, Calif., and is celebrating the milestone with its biggest giveaway ever…

Study: Exercise Helps School Lessons

When schools cut physical education programs so students can spend more time in the classroom, they may be missing a golden opportunity to promote learning, according to research to be presented Sunday, May 1, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) ann

Easton-Bell to Exhibit at DealerCamp

Easton-Bell Sports will exhibit its Giro, Easton Cycling, Bell and Blackburn brands at DealerCamp at Deer Valley Resort this July, show producer Lifeboat Events…

Volcom’s Q1 Sales Climb 13 Percent

Volcom, Inc., which is being acquired by Puma's french parent, PPR, reported first-quarter revenues increased 13 percent to $87.1 million, compared with $77.4 million in the first quarter of 2010…

ActivewearUSA.com Acquires Asana Activewear

ActivewearUSA.com has acquired the assets of Asana Activewear, a Charlotte, NC based company that sells high end women's performance fitness and yoga activewear…

Knight Management Center Open For Business

The Stanford Graduate School of Business christened its new home, the Knight Management Center, at a lively April 29 ceremony. The event marked the end of a three-year building project…

Study: Retailers Increasing Mobile And Social Efforts

According to “The State Of Retailing Online 2011: Marketing, Social, and Mobile” report conducted by Forrester Research Inc. for Shop.org, 91 percent of retailers currently have a mobile strategy in place or in development (up from 74 percent a year ago).