SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Tracksmith Closes $4.1 Million Series A Funding
Tracksmith, the Boston-based run apparel startup, closed a $4.1 million Series A round funding with Pentland Group, the U.K.-based brand management and retail group…
Adidas Extends Agreement with Indiana
Indiana University Athletics has extended its apparel agreement with Adidas for eight years through 2024. The agreement, signed by all parties, is worth $53.6 million and nearly doubles the annual commitment by Adidas to IU Athletics from $3.7 million to
Coleman Seeks to Expand Production at PFD Facility
The Coleman Company Inc. has applied for additional production authority for its facility in Sauk Rapids, MN, where it produces personal flotation devices and cushions…
Backyard Collective Hits Portland, OR Thursday
The Conservation Alliance will hold its fourth Backyard Collective event of 2015 on August 20 in Portland, OR…
QVC-Zulily Combo Could Offer Brands Potent Global Partner
QVC Group parent Liberty Interactive Corporation agreed August 17 to acquire Zulily Inc., a Seattle-based online retailer that reached $1 billion in annual sales in five years by using flash sales to help emerging brands tell their stories to busy moms –
Under Armour to Exhibit at PGA Shows
Under Armour has signed a multi-year participation agreement to exhibit at the annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando and the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience in Las Vegas through 2018…
Li-Ning’s Posts 1H Profit, Reports Stable Growth
China’s largest domestic athletic brand swung to a profit on double-digit sales growth in the first half, but reported more than half its accounts payable remain past due…
Madshus Opens Nominations for Scholarship
Madshus, a performance Nordic ski brand, has begun accepting nominations for the 2nd annual Peter Hale Memorial Scholarship Program…
Kids Foot Locker Foundation Renews Support of Boys and Girls Clubs
Kids Foot Locker Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) are renewing their national partnership, which challenges Club kids and teens around the country to GO BIG…
Symmonds Challenges Team USA Apparel Rule
Top American 800-meter runner and Brooks Running athlete Nick Symmonds set off a firestorm by refusing to sign a U.S.A. Track & Field document that instructs Team USA athletes to pack only Team USA, Nike or non-branded apparel for next month's world
Stile Products Adds Carry Freedom Bike Trailers
Stile Products Inc. has added Carry Freedom bicycle trailers to its portfolio of urban cycling brands, which also includes Tern Bicycles, BioLogic, BioLogic accessories and LikeABike…
NSSRA Partnership with SportsOneSource Will be a Game Changer
Leadership at the National Ski and Snowboard Retailers Association's (NSSRA) say an exclusive partnership announced Aug. 4 with SportsOneSource, LLC to produce weekly snow sports sales data trend reporting is a game changer for the entire industry..
RECALL: 1,700 Breezer Downtown Bikes
Advanced Sports International (ASI) is recalling about 1,700 of its Breezer Downtown bicycle models because their pedal can separate from the spindle (axle) during use…
OIA Seeks Applicants for Future Leadership Academy
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will be accepting applications at the end of this month for its first Future Leadership Academy, which seeks to prepare and unite future leaders of the outdoor industry…
Fischer Skis Restructures U.S. Leadership, Targets Hockey Market
Fischer Skis US LLC has restructured its leadership to position the brand for greater success and hired a consultant to help it penetrate the hockey market…
