SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Western Mountain Destinations Report Solid October-March Occupancy
Actual occupancy in the month of March among western mountain resort destinations participating in the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) was up 9.5 percent compared to the same time last year. Mountain lodging was up 7.2 percent for the October thr
Interior Solicits Questions for Secretary Jewell’s First Online Chat
Former REI CEO Sally Jewell will host her first online chat since being sworn in as the 51st Secretary of Interior on Monday, April 22 at 1:30 pm ET. Those interested in asking the Secretary a question, can submit them to…
Pearl Izumi Finalizes 2013 Tri Team
Pearl Izumi, the maker of run, bike and triathlon apparel and shoes, announced that rising star triathletes Jesse Thomas and Angela Naeth have signed on for an additional three years as Pearl Izumi sponsored athletes…
Edwin Watts Golf Opens Store in Spartanburg, SC
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC opened a new store in Spartanburg, SC…
Innovative Sports Drops Claims Against Columbia Sportswear
Innovative Sports of Eugene, OR voluntarily dismissed all claims against Columbia Sportswear and provided written assurances that no future claims would be made against Columbia. Columbia made no payment to Innovative Sports…
Russell Athletic to Sponsor Southern Miss
Russell Athletic has reached an agreement to supply Southern Miss Department of Athletics with athletic apparel for its intercollegiate sports teams…
Nike Postpones Media Event After Boston Tragedy
In light of Monday's Boston Marathon bombing, Nike postponed a press announcement that had been planned Tuesday at its Nike Flatiron store in New York City. In an e-mail to media members, Nike also indicated that it had confirmed that nearly all Nike
No Injury Reports from New Balance/Adidas
Both New Balance, headquartered in Boston, and Adidas, the sponsor of the Boston Marathon, have indicated that they have received no reports of any employees being hurt in Copley Square explosions, according to the Boston Globe…
Skins Moves to Encinitas, CA
Skins Compression announced the relocation of its U.S. headquarters from Portland, OR to Encinitas, CA. The catalyst for the move is the brand’s overall U.S. growth strategy and desire to be at the heart of the active culture and marketplace..
Hibbett Launches New Mobile Website
Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc. announced the launch of their new mobile website and “Get Your Thumb in the Game” campaign. On the new site, customers will have the ability to browse products, redeem coupons and manage their MVP Rewards account…
Nike Welcomes Ikea as Co-Investor in Waterless Dyeing System
In 2012, Nike, Inc. invested in DyeCoo Textile Systems, a Dutch company that developed the first commercially available waterless dyeing technology. DyeCoo recently gained a significant new investor in Ikea GreenTech, an Ikea Group venture capital company
New Balance Canada Hires National Sales Manager
New Balance Canada announced the addition of Stephen Smith to the New Balance Canada leadership team as national sales manager…
Boston Marathon Explosions
Explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon have killed at least two and left dozens injured. The explosions, just seconds apart, tore through buildings on the north side of Boylston Street near or even inside the Marathon Sports store on the blo
Knicks Top NBA Jersey Sellers
Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks claimed the No. 1 spot on the NBA's top-selling jerseys list, and the Knicks remain the top-selling team since the beginning of the 2012-13 season. Anthony is the first Knicks player to lead the jersey rankings
Embark Holdings Acquires Muscle Warfare
Embark Holdings, Inc., a publicly traded merger and acquisition advisory firm, acquired 100 percent of Muscle Warfare, Inc., which develops, manufactures, and markets sports nutrition products for athletes. Muscle Warefare distributes product in approxim
