SGB Update Sports & Fitness
March Retail Sales Estimates Exceed Expectations
U.S. spending levels at sporting goods, apparel and footwear stores during the first quarter were running 5 to 8 percent ahead of their levels a year earlier, advance estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau Monday indicate…
Adidas Partners with Footwear Design Academy
PENSOLE and Adidas announced the first full-scale class of PENSOLE, the accelerated footwear design academy, to be held at its new Old Town/Chinatown campus in the Goldsmith Blocks…
White House Recognizes OIA Sustainability Working Group
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Sustainability Working Group has been selected by the White House as a Champion of Change for Corporate Environmental Sustainability. The OIA Sustainability Working Group (OIA SWG) is a volunteer collaboration among
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Registration Begins
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market announced that retail, designer and distributor attendees can now register online to participate in the outdoor industry's premier tradeshow and demo event, which runs Aug. 2-5 after the Open Air Demo on Aug. 1…
Vail Resorts Closes on Kirkwood Mountain Acquisition
Vail Resorts, Inc. closed on its third ski resort in the Lake Tahoe area – the Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, CA. Kirkwood is recognized by skiers and snowboarders as offering some of the best high alpine advanced terrain in North America…
Reef Celebrates Earth Day With San Diego Beach Clean Up
In honor of the 42nd annual Earth Day, Reef will be holding a beach clean up at San Diego’s Buccaneer Beach in Oceanside…
C4 Waterman Designated Official Rescue Sled by U.S. Lifesaving Association
The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) has exclusively designated the C4 Waterman iRescue Board as the official rescue board of the USLA and the C4 Waterman iRescue Sled as the official rescue sled of the USLA. The endorsement sheds light on the
Nike/Reebok Settle Tebow Jerseys Lawsuit
Nike Inc. and Reebok International Ltd. have settled a lawsuit over the right to sell New York Jets football apparel bearing the name of the Jets' new quarterback, Tim Tebow. According to a final judgment made public on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge
Perry Ellis and Callaway Golf Expand Apparel Agreement
Perry Ellis International, Inc. has amended and expanded its license agreement to design, manufacture and distribute apparel and related accessories with Callaway Golf Co. The company will assume all distribution channels in the western hemisphere (US/Can
El Salvador Supplier Wins $1.1 Million Judgement Against Gear for Sports
Partex Apparel International, an El Salvador manufacturer, has obtained a $1.1 million judgment, plus pre-judgment interest in a breach of contract case against Gear for Sports Inc., a sports apparel company owned by HanesBrands, Inc., according to Frankl
SGMA: Youth Activity Levels Improving
According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's Sports, Fitness, & Recreational Activities Participation Topline Report (2012 edition), 'inactivity' rates among children ages six to 12 fell from 16.6 percent in 2010 to 16.0 perc
Freedom Group Appoints SVP, Suppy Chain
Freedom Group, Inc. (FGI) named Tony Moore senior vice president of supply chain, where he will oversee purchasing, service operations and worldwide transportation…
Trips for Kids Fundraiser Set for May 6
Trips for Kids will celebrate 25 years of serving at-risk youth with an evening gala and auction from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday May 6, 2012, at the Mill Valley Community Center in Marin County, CA. The not-for-profit, which has taken 90,000 at-risk
Werner Paddles Names New Rep in Southeast
Werner Paddles announced that Justin Sams will join their team as the Southeast sales representative…
Naklin Base Layer Start-up to Launch at Retail in August
Naklin premium base layer collection geared for big mountain freestyle and backcountry riders will debut in finer snowboard shops around the world this August. Legendary snowboarder, Kevin Jones and industry veteran, Abe Gilreath co-founded the brand with
