SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Ironman to Be Acquired by China’s Dalian Wanda
Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd., one of the leading Chinese private conglomerates, has reached an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the World Triathlon Corporation, the owner of the Ironman brand and races, for $650 million…
Nautilus, Inc. Provides Update on Share Repurchase Program
Nautilus, Inc. provided an update on its previously announced $15 million share repurchase program authorized by the company’s noard of directors in November 2014. Nautilus said it has repurchased $6.6 million…
Interbike Email Reflects Awareness Over ‘New Paradigm’
Interbike Vice President Pat Hus emailed the bicycle industry urging IBDs to register for and attend the U.S. bicycle industry's annual trade show in Las Vegas…
SISU Mouthguard Endorsed by Lacrosse League
National Lacrosse League (NLL) has named SISU Mouthguard as the official mouthguard of the NLL, North America's professional indoor lacrosse league…
DSW Meets Q2 Profit Forecast
DSW Inc. reported second quarter sales increased 6.8 percent to $627 million with comparable sales ahead 1.8 percent. Net income from continuing operations increased by 10.7 percent to $37.6 million, boosted by greater full-price selling…
HeavySwing Participates in Under Armour All-America Baseball Game
HeavySwing, the Baltimore-based baseball and softball training product company, recently returned from the 2015 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game powered by Baseball Factory in Chicago…
Lazard Middle Market Hires Nathan Pund
Nathan Pund has joined Lazard Ltd subsidiary, Lazard Middle Market, as a managing director in its Consumer and Retail group, focused on active lifestyle sectors…
Tackle Grab Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Tackle Grab, a startup that partnered with NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. last year to launch an online fishing tackle store, has filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition…
DSW Q2 Boosted by Athletic Casual
Reflecting a significant shift in favor of regular-priced merchandise selling and strength in athletics, DSW Inc. reported net income from continuing operations expanded 10.7 percent in the second quarter to $37.6 million, or 42 cents a share…
German Bike Imports Expected to Taper in Second Half
The German Bicycle Industry Association expects the country's bicycle imports to slow in the second half as dealers sell through bikes purchased ahead of mid-season price hikes….
Nike Extends Deal with Clemson
Nike Inc. extended its sponsorship deal with Clemson University until 2022…
REI Ups Trail Grants to Celebrate Member Engagement
REI said it will boost spending on an annual grant program for trail maintenance by $100,000 this year to celebrate the success of its first crowdsourcing campaign for the program…
EnerPlex Hires Backbone Media
EnerPlex, a leading manufacturer of innovative, portable power solutions, has partnered with Backbone Media to manage its communications strategy and public relations outreach…
Team Sportia Gaining Heft in Swedish Bicycle Market
Team Sportia, already the largest purchasing group for bicycle retailers in Sweden, will greatly increase its purchasing power Sept. 1 when it takes over buying for…
Hillsound Equipment Names Rep for Pacific Northwest
Hillsound Equipment has selected In Outdoor Sales Group to represent its products in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska…
