SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Running Specialty Group Snaps up Two More Stores
The two VA Runner stores with locations in Fredericksburg and Woodbridge, Va. south of Washington D.C., were acquired this week by the Denver-based Running Specialty Group (RSG) from current owner Carol Van Horn. The addition of the two new stores brings
Eagle Imports, Inc. Honors Ellett Brothers
Eagle Imports, Inc., the distributor of Metro Arms, Bersa and Comanche firearms products recognizes Ellett Brothers as their 2013 Distributor of the Year…
Farm Bill Passes Senate, Headed for President’s Signature
Many conservation groups support the 2014 Farm Bill and what it means for protecting wildlife habitats…
Clif Bar’s Whipps Succeeds REI’s Owen as Conservation Alliance Chair
Scott Whipps, director of sports retail for Clif Bar & Company, has succeeded REI's Angela Owen as new chair of The Conservation Alliance board of directors. Owens, who had represented REI on the board since 2007, handed off the torch at the Outdoor
OBIT: Bill Jackson Passes at 98
Bill Jackson, the founder of Bill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure in Pinellas Park, FL, died last week at the age of 98…
U.S. Golf Manufacturers Council Appoints Chairman
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Council, an affiliate of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), announced the election of Rawleigh Grove, VP and general counsel at Ping, as its new chairman. Grove succeeds Peter Broome at Titleist…
Essilor International Finalizes Acquisition of Costa Inc.
Costa Inc. and Essilor International have completed its merger agreement…
Reebok Launches New Marketing Campaign
Reebok launched its new, fully-integrated marketing campaign – “Live With Fire”, continuing the global fitness brand's mission to change how people perceive and experience fitness…
RBFF Hispanics Outreach Campaign Set for April 1 Launch
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation will launch its campaign to engage Hispanics in boating and fishing on April 1…
Running USA Announces Its 2014 Board of Directors
Running USA, a national non-profit organization, recently held an election for eight Board of Directors seats and its members selected the following running industry leaders for the newly constituted 17-member board that is listed below with affiliation a
Reports: Jos. A. Bank in Talks to Buy Eddie Bauer
Jos. A. Bank Cos., the menswear retailer, is in preliminary talks to buy Eddie Bauer, according to reports…
The Sports Authority Appoints CFO
Sports Authority announced that Jeremy J. Aguilar has joined the company as chief financial officer, effective Feb. 3, 2014…
Pelican Partners with River Sports Outfitters to Sponsor Knoxville Nature Center
Pelican International, a major supplier of kayaks and other boats, has partnered with River Sports Outfitters to support the Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, TN…
Penn State Licensees Sourcing from Bangladesh Must Sign Safety Accord
Penn State told apparel licensees that effective March 31, any company that sells clothing made in Bangladesh under a Penn State license must sign an Accord on Fire and Building Safety, committing to ensuring safe working conditions. Failure to sign the a
Field and Stream Eyes Locations Outside Pittsburgh and Cincinnati
Field & Stream, a hunting and fishing specialty chain launched by Dick's Sporting Goods last year, is considering opening stores in suburbs of Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, according to separate news reports…
