SGB Update Sports & Fitness
TJX CEO and Sierra Trading Post Champion to Retire
Carol Meyrowitz, who has championed the growth potential of Sierra Trading Post, will step down as CEO of The TJX Companies in January under a succession plan announced by the company Oct. 8…
Under Armour Settles Shareholder Lawsuit
Under Armour Inc. reached an agreement with shareholders who sued the firm over its plans, announced in mid-June, to create a new class of stock. The new class of stock, without voting rights, was created to ensure that founder and CEO Kevin Plank would r
Hurley Founder Resigns as CEO
Bob Hurley, who founded California surf apparel company Hurley International LLC in 1998 and sold it to Nike in 2002, will step down as CEO of the Hurley brand…
Columbia Sportswear Brings Back Gert Boyle for Largest-Ever Ad Campaign
In the largest campaign in its 77-year history, Columbia Sportswear is bringing back Gert Boyle, the brand’s chairman and 91-year-old matriarch, as well as its “Tested Tough” tagline for the first time in ten years. At a launch event in
Royal Robbins Names New Merchandising and Design Chief
Royal Robbins announced industry veteran Liz Braund will join the outdoor and travel apparel company as VP of merchandising and design…
Soles4Souls Partners with Stride Rite on Barefoot Week
Soles4Souls, a not for profit global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing, is partnering with faith leaders and children's footwear company Stride Rite for this year's Bare
Bankruptcy Judge Slashes Stalking Horse Bid for Coolcore, Dr. Cool
A federal bankruptcy judge slashed the stalking horse bid for Tempnology LLC nearly 85 percent in a move to entice interest in its Coolcore and Dr. Cool performance fabric brands, which reputedly cool athletes without using chemicals…
Lowa Debuts Concept Department at Summit Hut
Lowa has opened a new in-store shop in Summit Hut’s new Tuscon, AZ location…
Stephon Marbury Looks to Relaunch Starbury Line
Stephon Marbury, the former NBA star who now plays in China, is reportedly bringing back his Starbury line. The sneaker collection, launched in 2006, garnered much attention for selling for only $15 at Steve & Barry's…
TJX Companies Announces Succession Plan
The TJX Companies Inc.'s board of directors has approved a CEO succession plan that calls for Ernie Herrman, 54, to succeed Carol Meyrowitz, 61, as CEO on Jan. 31, 2016…
Gymcraft Wins Spot at Breed Reply Incubator
Gymcraft, which creates virtual reality games people can experience while exercising on standard fitness machines, landed an undisclosed equity investment from UK-based technology incubator Breed Reply…
Big Rock Sports Acquires Canadian Distributor
Big Rock Sports, Canada has acquired KTL Canada, a fishing tackle distributor based in Mississauga, ON. The acquisition will greatly expand KTL Canada’s product offering and…
Bauer Hockey Opens Innovation Center in Quebec
Bauer Hockey, Inc. officially opened its new Innovation Center in Blainville, Quebec, as the facility recently hosted approximately 350 of the company’s top global retail partners for the annual BauerWorld event. The new 100,000-square-foot facilit
Total Hockey to Release New Commercial Spots for NHL Season
Total Hockey, Inc. will debut three TV commercials for the upcoming 2015-16 hockey season, set to air during the week of Oct. 5, the first week of the NHL season…
Mountain Hardwear and Cole Haan Launch Outerwear Line
Mountain Hardwear and Cole Haan began selling their new ZerøGrand Outerwear collection in their direct-to-consumer channels Oct. 6 in what marked the outdoor brand's first such venture in the United States…
