SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Vibram FiveFingers Settlement Moves Forward
A federal judge cleared the way Monday for Vibram USA to begin settling a class action lawsuit alleging it used unsubstantiated claims about the health benefits of running in its FiveFingers shoes to increase their sale…
Sports Authority Partners with Melanoma Research Alliance
Sports Authority has partnered with the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), the largest private funder of melanoma research, to inform the public about this deadly form of skin cancer…
SFIA Report: Fitness Activities Dominate Top Ten List of Core Participants
Eight fitness-related activities ranked in the top ten of core participants in the United States in 2013, according to the 2014 Sports, Fitness, and Leisure Activities Topline Participation Report published by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SF
Leupold Adds Social Media Expert to Marketing Staff
Leupold & Stevens has added Wendy Cunningham to its marketing staff, bringing additional expertise to the optics authority’s social media efforts…
TYR Sport and USA Triathlon Renew Gold-Level Agreement
TYR Sport and USA Triathlon announced the renewal of their Gold-Level Partnership through 2016. This relationship designates TYR as the National Governing Body's official supplier in several categories, including swimwear; triathlon competition and t
Judge Clears Way for $3.75 Million Settlement in Vibram FiveFingers Case
A federal judge cleared the way Monday for Vibram USA to begin settling a class action lawsuit alleging it used unsubstantiated claims about the health benefits of running in its FiveFingers shoes to increase their sale…
Dorel Anoints New Bike CEO After Impressive First Quarter Rebound
Dorel Industries named Peter Woods president and CEO of its Recreational/Leisure segment last week after crediting him for a dramatic first quarter turnaround at the business, which sells bikes to both independent bike dealers and mass merchants such as W
Ruger Announces New ShopRuger.com Web Presence
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced the launch of a new Sportswear & Accessory eCommerce web presence at ShopRuger.com…
Backcountry,com Sees Demand Fall in First Quarter
Backcountry.com and Bodybuilding.com experienced low demand for their products in the first quarter ended March 31, according to parent company Liberty Interactive Group…
Brunswick Declares Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.10 per share payable June 16, 2014, to shareholders of record on May 27, 2014…
Ergobaby, Fox Help Counter Down Quarter at Camelbak and Liberty Safe
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc., reported flat sales at its branded products segment in the first quarter as rapid growth of the Ergobaby and Fox Factory brands offset expected declines at Camelbak and Liberty Safe…
Zappos.com Holds Skateboard Competition, Concert in Las Vegas
Zappos.com, along with participating skate brands, is throwing its second annual Rideshop Series skateboard event on Friday, May 16, in downtown Las Vegas. This free event is open to the public and will feature professional skaters, family activities, a c
Weidman Takes Interim Director Position at Big City Mountaineers
Big City Mountaineers (BCM) has named long timer board member and former president Jeff Weidman as its new interim executive director…
Hoka One One Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of The Race – Revived
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced the brand has become the presenting sponsor of The Race – Revived, the updated edition of the classic Eugene, Oregon 8K running race that was held during the 1980’s…
Accell North America Unveils New Sales Structure
Accell North America unveiled a new sales organization that will represent its recently reorganized businesses, including Raleigh and Lapierre bicycles and distributor Seattle Bike Supply…
