SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Patagonia to Screen DamNation Documentary in 23 Cities
Patagonia will present free screenings in 23 cities on Thursday, June 5, of the award-winning, feature length documentary DamNation, which explores the sea change in American's attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing awa
Industry Urged to Prepare for Possible West Coast Strike
A coalition of trade associations has released a letter it sent May 9 to the leaders of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) urging them to conclude negotiations with terminal operators on the west coast or risk damaging the U.S economy.
Measure to Boost Background Check System Passes US House
An amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill will increase NICS funding by $19.5 million…
EA Sports, College Athletes Agree on $40MM Settlement
Electronic Arts, the maker of popular college sports-themed video games, will pay current and former college athletes $40 million in damages as part of a deal to settle multiple lawsuits against it, the NCAA, and the Collegiate Licensing Company…
NASGW Donates to Industry Organizations
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Board of Directors recently took several actions in support of industry organizations and causes including the approval of three donations on behalf of their member firms…
Adidas AG Extends Glenn Bennett, Robin Stalker to 2018
The Adidas AG Supervisory Board extended the mandates of executive board members Glenn Bennett, responsible for global operations, and Robin Stalker, chief financial officer, by another three years beyond 2015 until March 2018…
Fleet Feet Acquires Metro Run and Walk
Fleet Feet, Incorporated announced the purchase of Metro Run and Walk in Mishawaka, IN, which is adjacent to South Bend. The formal acquisition is the 123rd store for the company. The company also said it will open six new franchises in May and June in th
47 Brand Chooses Centerstone Technologies as B2B E-commerce Vendor
47 Brand, a premium global sports lifestyle company, and CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an international developer of Web-based B2B e-commerce software, are collaborating on opening up 47 Brand for business 24 x 7…
OluKai Supports Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage
OluKai announced the brand’s partnership with the Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage of sailing canoes, the Hōkūleʻa and Hikiananlia…
Superfeet Appoints VP of Marketing and Product
Superfeet has named Eric Hayes as the new vice president of marketing and product…
Belk’s Q1 Profits Slide
Belk Inc. reported sales for the first quarter were $955.1 million compared to $955.8 in the prior-year period. On a comparable store basis, net sales decreased 0.2 percent. Juniors, women’s contemporary and better merchandise categories in general
Soccer Star Messi to Design Special Edition Dutch Space Scooter
Four time world soccer player of the year Lionel Messi has signed a three year contract with Dutch Space Scooter to help design and promote a special edition of the scooter under his own brand…
Hitcase Selects Lambert as Canadian Bike and Run Distributor
Hitcase, makers of iPhone cases, mounts, accessories and apps that transforms an iPhone into a shockproof, waterproof POV action camera, has appointed Lambert as their exclusive Canadian distributor into the bicycle and running markets…
Thermacell Partners With Backbone Media
Thermacell Partners With Backbone Media to Promote Mosquito Repellent Products…
Flying Arrow Archery Selects Marketing Company
Flying Arrow Archery, LLC has selected StarkGrowth as its public relations and marketing agency of record, effective immediately…
