SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Oil Prices Could Pressure Synthetic Fiber Suppliers
After a year of synthetic fiber prices remaining relatively stable in the midst of a volatile cotton market, gross margin erosion could become a more significant risk among companies using or producing goods such as nylon and polyester if crude oil prices
Nikwax N.A. Hires Newest Rep Agency
Nikwax North America hired Outdoor Marketing Alliance (OMA) as the company’s newest sales rep agency. The sales specialist and marketing group will support Nikwax in 20 states in the Southeast, South Central and Upper Midwest part of the U.S…
Nike Backs Youth Fitness Initiative
A new report titled “Designed to Move” reveals a growing epidemic of physical inactivity threatening the social and economic prosperity of the world. Presented by Nike, The American College of Sports Medicine, The International Council of Science & Physic
Spartan Race Names President
Spartan Race appointed Lee Goss of Memphis, TN as president of the company, which has emerged as a leading obstacle race worldwide..
3N2 Named Official Sponsor of the Sunshine State Conference
3N2, an Orlando-based designer and manufacturer of high performance footwear and apparel, has been named the official apparel and footwear sponsor of the Sunshine State Conference (SSC)…
Schuh to Open Kids Stores
Schuh, the U.K. teen footwear chain acquired by Journeys-owner Genesco Inc. in June 2011, is launching Schuh Kids, the brand's first store dedicated to children’s footwear. It will iinitially launch in three locations in Braehead in Scotland, L
Hopkins Resigns as CEO of Cleveland Golf/Srixon
Cleveland Golf/Srixon announced that Greg Hopkins has resigned as CEO of the company, effective immediately…
Ruffwear Names Italian Distributor
Ruffwear, a provider of dog products based in Bend, OR, has appointed Kong as its exclusive distributor in Italy…
ICSC Forecasts 3.0 Percent Rise in Holiday Sales
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is forecasting a 3.0% sales increase for the traditional November-December holiday period. Additionally, ICSC anticipates that the other two measures of U.S. industry holiday sales – shopping-center sal
Klean Kanteen Certified as B Corp
Klean Kanteen recently completed requirements including an in-depth assessment process to become a certified Benefit Corporation, or B Corp…
Lids To Acquire Dowdle Sports’ Team Business
Lids Team Sports, an operating division of Indianapolis-based Lids Sports Group, has reached an agreement with Cordova, TN-based Dowdle Sports, Inc., the full line dealer of outdoor and athletic sporting goods, for the assets of its team business. The e-c
Scott Plank Retires from Under Armour
Scott Plank has retired from his position as Under Armour's EVP for business development. He is starting War Horse LLC to focus on real estate development and community-based philanthropy…
The North Face Honors Bicycle Sports Shop
The North Face named Bicycle Sports Shop of Austin, TX the winner of The North Face Never Stop Exploring Award. The award, a $5,000 grant of the Explore Fund, recognizes a specialty dealer…
Brooks Range Mountaineering Equipment, Appoints Southeast Rep
Brooks Range Mountaineering Equipment, maker of backcountry and mountaineering gear, announced that Carl Kirkpatrick, owner ofAppalachian Woods, will join the Brooks Range family, serving as the South East sales rep. Starting immediately, Kirkpatrick will
Contract Talks for East and Gulf Coast Ports Extended 90 Days
Management and labor running the nation’s East and Gulf coast ports agreed to extend contract negotiations for 90 days late Thursday, just 10 days ahead of a deadline. Failure to reach an agreement or extend the deadline by Sept. 30 could have trigg
