SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Xero Shoes Hires Product Chief, Prepares for Outdoor Retailer
Xero Shoes, whose founders recently appeared on the ABC TV show Shark Tank, has hired Dennis Driscoll as chief product officer. Driscoll co-founded Avia Footwear and most recently was head of global product design for Crocs, has 35 years of experience in
Implus Acquires Shoe Care Assets from Penquin Brands
Implus, manufacturer of Sof Sole and Yaktrax, has acquired the shoe care, insole, and shoe lace assets from Penguin Brands, Inc. As a result of the deal, Nathan, the running accessories specialist, becomes a standalone company under its current ownership
U.S. Forest Service Redefines Ski Area to Accommodate More Outdoor Recreation
The U.S. Forest Service has published an interim final rule that essentially allows ski areas operating on USFS land to offer a broader range of outdoor recreation, such as mountain biking and zip lines. The change was required by a 2011 law Congress pass
Grassroots Names Top Retailer, Vendor and Reps of Year at Summer Show
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance honored the winners of its annual award program at its 13th annual summer trade show, which drew 330 attendees to Ogden, UT June 10-13 and culminated with the donation of 55 bikes to local kids…
Trek and REI Stores to Recycle Bike Tubes for Accessories Maker Alchemy Goods
Alchemy Goods has partnered with Trek and REI to expand a bike tube recycling network to 600 locations in nearly every state. Alchemy uses the tubes to manufacture upcycled bags and accessories…
Cliff Keen Reaches Endorsement Deals With Metcalf, Van Dusen
Cliff Keen Athletic has entered into separate marketing and athlete endorsement deals with men's freestyle wrestler Brent Metcalf and prominent women's wrestling coach Marcie Van Dusen…
Finish Line Earnings Plunge As Macy’s Start-Up Costs Raise Expenses
The Finish Line, Inc. reported consolidated net sales increased 10 percent in the first quarter ended June 1, but earnings plunged as it continued to absorb costs associated with the launch of its store-in-store partnership with Macy’s…
Patagonia Expands Common Threads Worn Wear Program to Seven U.S. Cities
Patagonia, Inc. announced the expansion of its Worn Wear used clothing program in eight stores. Based on the success of the pilot program at the company's Portland store, with 884 items sold and 612 items traded in…
Stride Rite Opens Milestone Concept Store
Stride Rite Children's Group opened its newest retail store at Easton Town Center in Columbus, OH on June 19. This marks the latest opening since the launch of the new store design called “Milestone” premiered in Burlington, MA…
DSW Becomes Sole Supplier for Loehmann’s
The Affiliated Business Group (ABG), a division of DSW Inc., and Loehmann's announced a joint agreement this morning for ABG to operate as the sole supplier for Loehmann's footwear departments in its U.S. locations and e-commerce site loehmanns.
Unequal Technologies Names First Retail Dealer
Unequal Technologies has begun selling its customized, concealed sports protection through its first retail dealer. Schuylkill Valley Sports (SV Sports) will begin carrying Unequal's Head Protection Zone, a suite of supplemental head padding for athl
Ahnu’s Trevor Thomas Completes Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Ahnu, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp., congratulated its blind ultra-thru hiker, Trevor Thomas, who on Saturday successfully completed the 530-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail in North Carolina – in just 78 days…
NICA Names 22 Mountain Biking Luminaries to Honorary Board
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) announced an honorary board of directors, comprising a group of prominent figures in the cycling industry who are actively contributing to NICA’s efforts to achieve its mission of developing hi
Trek to Launch Own WorldTour Team in 2014
Trek Bicycle has reached an agreement with Leopard SA to acquire its WorldTour racing license to create a new pro cycling team debuting in 2014. While it has been a named sponsor since the team's inception in 2010, ownership will enable Trek to creat
NRF Urges Congress to Delay Healthcare Act
The National Retail Federation told a congressional panel Wednesday that retail and chain restaurant companies continue to have serious concerns about the Affordable Care Act and remain worried by the quickly approaching…
