SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Outdoor Industry Pressure Heads off Tariff Threat
The Obama Administration, in response to a swift and vocal campaign by the outdoor industry, lifted its opposition Friday to eight miscellaneous tariff bills (MTBs) that reduce import duties on certain specialty outdoor footwear products that have no viab
Rutgers Ends Adidas Contract Over Labor Issue
Rutgers University reportedly became the fourth school in the nation to sever its ties with Adidas. Activists across several colleges have alleged Adidas failed to comply with Indonesian law when the P.T. Kizone company did not pay severance compensation
Compass Diversified Holdings Names New CEO
Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI), which owns CamelBak Products and mountain bike components maker Fox, named a new CEO Friday to replace one who has been on a leave of absence pending an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission…
Zumiez Sees Modest BTS Growth
Zumiez Inc. reported sales for the third quarter increased 16.9 percent to $180.0 million from $154.0 million a year ago. Comparable store sales grew 3.7 percent on top of a comparable store sales increase of 6.0 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 201
Fleet Feet Announces Corporate Restructure, Senior Management Hire
Fleet Feet, Incorporated, the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, announced two promotions and a senior management hire to help manage the company’s aggressive growth plans. Luke Rowe has been elevated to the position of
Lowa Boots to Sponsor Competition at Ouray Ice Festival
Lowa Boots has announced that they will sponsor the Hari Berger Speed Climbing Competition at the 2013 Ouray Ice Festival to honor the legendary climber who won three Ice Climbing World Championships while wearing Lowa boots…
US Forest Service Clears Timberline Mountain Bike Trails and Skills Park
After a two-year public comment period, the U.S. Forest Service has cleared the way for construction of a lift assisted mountain bike park at the Timberline Lodge and Ski Area Complex…
Sam and Libby Reaches Exclusive Deal with Target
Target Corporation announced an exclusive partnership with footwear brand Sam & Libby, owned by Brown Shoe Co…
Chugach Powder Guides Issues Mammut Avalanche Air Bags
A Removable Airbag System from Mammut will become part of Chugach Powder Guides' standard issue safety gear provided to each guest and guides when the renowned heli-ski operator opens for the 2013 season, demonstrating growing popularity and faith in
Brown Shoe Co. Lifts FY Guidance After Healthy Q3
Brown Shoe Company, Inc., the parent of Famous Footwear, reported sales inched up 2.6 percent in the third quarter to $732.2 million from $713.8 million a year earlier. Famous Footwear's comps were up 6.8 percent. Excluding exited brands, net sales w
SandP rates Bass Pro Group’s Term Loan ‘BB-‘
Bass Pro Group LLC is proposing to issue a $900 million term loan B due 2019. Standard & Poors said it is assigning its 'BB-' issue-level rating on the term loan, with a recovery rating of '3'.
Outdoor Retailer Selects Project OR Contestants
Outdoor Retailer has selected student designers from state universities across the country to participate in Project OR – Cycle 10…
SIA Snow Show Attendees Again Offered 2-for-1 Lift Tickets by Colorado Resorts
For the fourth year running, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) are partnering-up to give 2013 SIA Snow Show attendees the chance to “Ski/Snowboard the Best of Colorado” with free or 2-for-1 lift ticket v
European Pedelec Industry Hails Rulilng by European Parliment
The European Parliament voted Tuesday for a clear separation between active and passive transport in a move hailed by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), which had been lobbying for such a ruling to keep pedelec bikes from being regulated as mot
Alaska Heli-Ski Operator to Issue Mammut Airbags to All Clients in 2013
Chugach Powder Guides will become one of the first heli-ski operators in the United States to provide avalanche air bags to guests free of charge thanks to a partnership with Mammut. The Swiss company's Rocker R.A.S. (Removable Airbag System) 18 will
