SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Nike Close to New Deal with Tiger Woods
Nike is close to re-signing Tiger Woods, according to an ESPN report…
UW-Madison Agrees to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Adidas
The University of Wisconsin-Madison dropped its lawsuit against Adidas over alleged missed severance payments to factory workers in Indonesia, according to reports. The move follows Adidas' agreement to provide “additional aid” to the workers…
PrimaLoft Hires Global Manager, Partnership Marketing
PrimaLoft, the maker of performance insulations and fabrics, named David Newey global manager of partnership marketing, effective immediately…
Wolverine Brand Appoints VP of Sales
Wolverine Brand announced that Karry Johnson has been promoted to vice president of sales for Wolverine Brand, effective immediately…
Vargo Outdoor Recognized by Pennsylvania’s Governor
Vargo Outdoors, which specializes in the design and marketing of titanium hiking and camping gear, has been nominated and named as a finalist for the 2013 Pennsylvania Governor’s Entrepreneur ImPAct Award…
Timberland Releases 2012 CRS Performance Report
Timberland released its 2012 CSR performance data, showcasing how the company's persistent commitment to sustainability yielded many notable strides. Among its accomplishments was increasing the use of recycled, renewable and organic materials in app
Sports Direct Expands into Austria and the Baltics
Sports Direct International Plc. entered into separate agreements to acquire majority stakes in two leading European sporting goods retailers: Sports Eybl & Sports Experts AG or EAG, based in Austria; and Sportland International Group or SIG, based in the
Gatorz Says Military Sales Drove First Quarter Growth
Gatorz Inc. reported revenues of $361,379 for the first quarter ended March, up 12.6 percent from the period ending March 31,2012. The increase was driven by increased sales to Nexcom, or the Navy Service Exchange Command…
Brown Shoe Sinks Into the Red on Charges
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported a net loss of $10.8 million, or 26 cents a share, in the first quarter after $28.8 million of costs associated with its ongoing portfolio realignment efforts, including its recent sale of Avia and Nevados. Excluding brand
PacSun Opens Pop-Up in Lower Manhattan
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. unveiled a new pop-up retail experience in New York's SoHo district. The new PacSun pop-up shop at 583 Broadway will be open Memorial weekend through Labor Day…
Unifi Earns SCS Responsible Source Certification
Unifi Manufacturing, Inc., a leading producer of polyester, nylon textured yarns used in apparel, is the first manufacturer of its kind to earn Responsible Source certification from SCS Global Services (SCS).
Brooklyn Cruiser Joins The Bike Cooperative as Brand Partner
The Bike Cooperative has added Brooklyn Cruiser – one of Business Insider’s “50 Coolest Newest New Businesses in America 2012” – to its growing network of brand partners…
CrossFit Delta Logo to Become Symbol Across Reebok Fitness
Reebok’s CrossFit logo, featuring the red delta sign, will be added to items across Reebok’s fitness range starting July 1, according to a report from Bloomberg News…
Grassroots Show Set for Ogden, UT
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots) heads back to Ogden, Utah on June 10th for the thirteenth year of hosting the outdoor industry’s earliest trade show. This is the third consecutive year the Grassroots’ Spring Early Show has been he
Moji Fills Last Hole in US Rep Force
Moji, a Chicago-based company devoted to helping athletes recover and feel great though sports massage, ice and heat therapy, has hired J&N Active Sports to service its dealers in specialty athletic stores throughout Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico
