SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Merrell to Launch New Tough Mudder Event and Gear
Merrell signed on as the presenting partner for global Tough Mudder events as a part of a multi-year deal that calls for the brands to develop a co-branded line of gear and launch a shorter version of the obstacle course race to draw in more consumers…
Crocs Foresees Comeback After Q3 China Troubles
Despite the Q3 struggles in China, Crocs CEO Gregg Ribatt was optimistic with investors that many of the problems were being remedied, including new production and distribution plans, a 40 percent SKU reduction and fresher styles for 2016…
City Sports to be Shuttered
City Sports Inc. is moving to liquidate all 26 of its stores after failing to find a buyer in bankruptcy proceedings…
The Buckle’s October Comps Slide
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended Oct. 31, 2015 decreased 5.8 percent…
Survey Shows Consumer Spending Plans up Dramatically
U.S. consumers are showing a dramatic increase in their spending expectations this holiday season, according to Accenture’s annual holiday shopping survey…
SFIA Elects Chris Clawson of Life Fitness as Chairman
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the election of Life Fitness President Chris Clawson as Chairman of the Board, along with naming senior executives from Brooks, New Balance, Performance Sports Group, Rawlings, Sears, and Under Ar
Skechers Donates $3 Million to Save Dogs’ and Cats’ Lives
Bobs from Skechers, a division of Skechers USA Inc., launched a multi-year partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters
Ebay Completes Spinoff of Retailer E-Commerce Unit
Ebay Inc. completed the sale of Ebay Enterprise to a consortium consisting of Sterling Partners, Longview Asset Management, and the Innotrac Corporation, a Sterling Partners portfolio company, together in partnership with companies owned by the Permira Fu
Fox Factory: Acquisition Boosts Q3, Full Year Outlook
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales of bike products increased 16.3 percent in the third quarter thanks largely to its Race Face/Easton acquisition and raised its guidance for the full year although it expects…
Osprey Packs Adds Marketing Talent
Osprey Packs named Vince Mazzuca as senior marketing manager and Jennie Wong as sales and marketing coordinator…
World Gym Expands Into China
World Gym, a bodybuilding and fitness gym founded in Santa Monica, CA in 1976, is expanding its international presence with its first foray into China…
Uvex Sports and Leisure Sales Grew 6 Percent in Fiscal 2015
Uvex Winter Holding GmbH & Co. KG (Uvex Group) reported revenues grew 6 percent to €117.2 million at its Sports and Leisure segment in the fiscal year ended June 30…
Spy Inc. Reports Q3 Loss as Sales Decline
Spy Inc. swung to a loss in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 as sales of its sunglasses and goggles fell $1.6 million, or 14.6 percent, to $9.4 million…
Eddie Bauer Introduces First Customization Tool
Eddie Bauer has partnered with Portland-based brand marketing agency Pollinate to introduce EB Custom, an online interactive tool that allows full customization of down outerwear…
Gore-Tex Launches Running Campaign
Gore-Tex has launched a new campaign showcasing how Gore-Tex liners are helping more and more runners fight back against winter’s challenges. The linings feature windproof, waterproof and breathable properties and are being used to leading running b
