SGB Update Sports & Fitness
POC Sponsors California Road Racing Team
POC, which is launching its first helmet for road cyclists this spring, will provide apparel, helmets and eyewear to the California-based road racing team that will now compete at the amateur level as the POC + Ritte Cycling Team…
Under Armour Extends Partnership with US Speedskating
Under Armour and US Speedskating announced an eight-year extension of their initial partnership, which had been set to expire this year. As part of the landmark agreement, which represents the brand’s largest and most comprehensive commitment to the
RECALL: 3,000 LED Flashlights Sold by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Lucent Ace Manufacturing is recalling about 3,000 LED Flashlights sold by Academy Outdoor Sports + Outdoors because the battery can short and cause the flashlight’s canister to rupture, posing a burn hazard to the consumer…
Crocs Reports Steep Q4 Loss from Restructuring Charges
Crocs Inc. reported a loss of $66.9 million in the fourth quarter, partly due to $49.2 million in non-recurring restructuring charges. Revenues increased 1.6 percent. Sales in the Americas region, driven down by a decline of 10.1 percent in Wholesale reve
Puma Announces Senior Management Changes
Puma appointed Lars Soerensen appointed to global director business processes and intelligence, a new position, while
Jürgen Wormser becomes global director footwear sourcing and development…
Garmin Outdoor and Fitness Sales Reach Record in Q4
Garmin Ltd. reported sales at its Outdoor and Fitness segments grew 7 and 14 percent respectively and reached record levels in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28, 2013 compared with the fourth quarter in 2012…
Winchester Safes Names 2013 Sales Rep Group and Sales Rep of the Year
Winchester Safes has recognized Schooler Associates as their 2013 rep group of the year and Justin Holcombe and thier 2013 sales rep of the year…
Sport Chalet Partners with Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University's Department of Athletics and Sport Chalet have entered a three-year partnership in which Sport Chalet will be the exclusive apparel and equipment provider to the Waves athletic teams…
Balega Kicks Off 2014 by Giving Back
Balega, the performance sock brand, continues to focus on supporting local communities. In 2014, Balega is expanding its charity and fundraising initiative actions by donating to SoliderSocks, Veterans in Need, and the Catawba County United Way…
SIMA Image Awards Announced
More than 700 attendees from surf companies and specialty retail shops gathered at the City National Grove of Anaheim Thursday night as the 2013 SIMA Image Award winners were revealed. Winners included Vans, Patagonia, RVCA, Hurley, Roxy, Rip Curl…
Toray Buys 400 Acres in SC to Prepare for US Industrial Renaissance
Toray Industries, Inc. has purchased approximately 400 acres of land for its future business expansion in Spartanburg County, SC. The Japanese company said it made the investment because it expects the United States to regain its industrial competitivene
Outdoor Retailer Says Attendance Rose at Winter Show
Emerald Expositions announced that preliminary numbers indicate attendance at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2014 last month increased an estimated 7 percent compared with 2013. The number of store fronts represented at the show increased nearly…
Elite Mountain Climber Chad Kellogg Killed on Argentine Peak
Famed climber Chad Kellogg, 42, died in Argentina after a rockfall in Patagonia… Famed climber Chad Kellogg, 42, died in Argentina after a rockfall in Patagonia…
Under Armour Defends U.S. Speedskater Suits
Amid heightened media attention over the disappointing performance of the U.S. Speedskating team so far at the Sochi Olympics, Under Armour on Monday defended its Mach 39 racing suit. All of the uniforms use were tested “rigorously” and numerous athletes
REI Closes Underperforming Store
REI closed its store in Brentwood, CA Feb. 7, citing poor sales, marking the first time the retailer has closed a store for underperforming since 2001…
