SGB Update Sports & Fitness
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…
Sail Outdoors’ Closes on $60 Million Credit Facility
Sail Outdoors, Inc. has closed on a $60 million senior secured credit facility which it will use for working capital and general corporate purposes, including expanding its chain of outdoor superstores in Quebec and Ontario…
Intelligent Fabric Company to Supply The North Face
IFabric Corp. announced that it's wholly-owned subsidiary company, Intelligent Fabric Technologies Inc. (IFTNA), is to become a supply partner to The North Face…
City Sports Appoints New CMO
City Sports named Ted Manning as chief merchandising officer. Manning joins City Sports following nearly two decades of service with outdoor retailer Eastern Mountain Sports, most recently as their executive vice president, where he developed strategies f
Chugach Powder Guides Names Wardlaw GM
Alaska heli-ski operator Chugach Powder Guides is pleased to announce that Tait Wardlaw has joined the company as its new general manager. Wardlaw most recently worked as vice president of brands, marketing and communications for The Rossignol Group, inc
Finish Line Foundation Awards Grants
The Finish Line Youth Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $121,200 in the fourth quarter of 2012 to organizations that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle…
