SGB Update Sports & Fitness

STX Partners with Major League Lacrosse

Baltimore-based STX has partnered with Major League Lacrosse, the outdoor lacrosse league, to provide equipment to MLL players for the 2014 season…

Bergans of Norway Appoints Elite Freeride Skier

Bergans of Norway announced Lorraine Huber joins its roster of international athletes. At the age of 34, Huber is a top 10 ranked freeride skier and a true pillar of the skiing community…

Flip Flop Shops Expands into South Africa

On the heels of announcing expansion plans in the Middle East, Flip Flop Shops announced plans to establish and develop 25 additional shops throughout South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mauritius…

Newton Running Appoints VP of Marketing

Newton Running has hired Mike Nesladek as vice president of marketing. Nesladek, with fifteen plus years of marketing experience, joins Newton from Anheuser-Busch…

Horny Toad Reveals Latest Hires

Horny Toad, which recently completed its hand off of the Nau apparel brand to the owners of South Korea's Black Yak outdoor brand, revealed three key personnel changes aimed at propelling its core Horny Toad apparel brand to…

Under Armour and Nike Settle Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

Under Armour and Nike agreed to settle a trademark infringement lawsuit over Under Armour's use of the “I Will” slogan. The terms of the settlement weren't disclosed. The suit alleged Nike in an advertising campaign has used Under Armour's

Outsiders Ball Gets Pro Bono Marketing Support From Minneapolis Firm

The Outdoor Foundation, the charitable arm of the Outdoor Industry Association, said the Minneapolis marketing agency Periscope has agreed to become the pro bono agency of record for the Outsiders Ball, which raised more than $350,000 for youth outreach p

Cablz Sues Chums for Patent Infringement

Cablz, Inc. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Chums, Inc. in United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama…

ATF Extending Term of Import Permits to Two Years

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has published a new Final Rule that, effective April 8, 2014, extends the standard term of import permits for firearms, ammunition, and defense articles from one year to two years…

SFIA to Again Lobby Congress on National Health Through Fitness Day

Over 100 sports and fitness industry leaders will team with recognized athletes in Washington D.C. on Mar. 5 for SFIA’s National Health Through Fitness Day. A current list of athletes and their sponsoring company scheduled to attend include football

OIA Opposes Proposed Changes to Voluntary Recall Notices

Outdoor Industry Association has opposed proposed changes to federal rules governing voluntary product recall notices, arguing they would require companies to disclose trade secrets, slow down the process and undermine the collaborative spirit between man