SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Puma Fills GM Position in China with Adidas Executive
PUMA appointed Philippe Bocquillon, 50, general manager PUMA China. He succeeds Nicole Au, 41, who joined PUMA in 2009 and leaves the company to pursue new career opportunities…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Signs Lease for Second Field and Stream Location
Dick’s Sporting Goods has signed a lease to open its second Field & Stream hunting, fishing and camping store in Northern Kentucky near Cincinnati, according to a report in the Business Courier…
Schutt Sports Reaches Partnership with Firecrackers Softball Team
Schutt Sports, the manufacturer of softball protective equipment, has reached a major partnership agreement with the Firecrackers, the softball team. Effective immediately, Schutt Sports will become the official helmet and catcher’s gear of the Fire
Buystand Launches Public Beta Version of Make-an-Offer Marketplace
Buystand, a Durham, N.C. e-commerce start-up, launched its public beta version of buystand.com, an online marketplace that allows consumers to buy the outdoor gear they want at the price they want to pay…
Under Armour Taps Marcelo Ferreira da Silva in Brazil
Under Armour announced that Marcelo Ferreira da Silva will serve as a consultant to help the brand establish its Brazilian entity and to organize business operations in that region. Marcelo, currently serving as CEO of Fototica Ltda – Group Grandvision..
Crocs Named Comfort/Wellness Footwear Brand of the Year
Crocs, Inc. was named the Comfort/Wellness Footwear Brand of the Year at the UK Footwear Industry Awards ceremony in Birmingham, England…
The North Face Launches Customer Loyalty Program
The North Face has launched VIPeak, a new customer rewards loyalty program…
America Scores Appoints New National Executive Director
The Board of Directors of America SCORES, a national youth development organization that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning to empower urban youth, appointed Holly O'Donnell as its National Executive Director…
Gander Mountain Launches Online Firearms Ownership Pledge
As part of its “With Rights Comes Responsibility; Secure Your Firearms” initiative, Gander Mountain launched www.ResponsibilityPledge.com, where firearms owners and those thinking of becoming an owner can take a pledge of personal responsibili
Canada Eliminates Tariffs on Hockey and Snow Sports Gear
Retail Council of Canada (RCC) praised Canada’s Ministry of Finance for granting $76 million of tariff relief on baby clothing and sporting goods imports to help make Canadian products more competitive with those made by U.S. companies…
Ipath Hires VP of Marketing
Kristin Cusic has been appointed the new VP of marketing for Klonelab, the parent company of Ipath Footwear and New Balance licensee. A Boston native, Cusic joined the Ipath team in late 2012 after…
OIA Names Former Interior Staffer to Manage Recreation Policy Efforts
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has hired Jessica Wahl as recreation policy manager. In this role, Wahl will promote OIA’s recreation policy goals, focusing on securing increased funding and access for the national outdoor recreation system and f
Primal Secures Apparel Sponsoship for TD Five Boro Bike Tour
Primal is sponsoring some of the highest profile cycling events in the country later this spring and summer as the official cycling apparel provider for Bike New York…
Lululemon Dispatches Employees to Overhaul Offshore Production
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has dispatched employees to overhaul offshore production and that its chief product officer would be departing the company. The announcements follow the company's March 18 decision to recall 17 percent of its women's yog
Nike’s Charlie Denson to Receive Honorary Doctorate
Charlie Denson, president of the Nike Brand, will be the commencement speaker for the 126th graduation ceremony of Utah State University on May 4. The university announced he will also receive an honorary doctorate during the ceremony…
