SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Life Time Fitness Acquisition Closes

Life Time Fitness, Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition by an investor group led by affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners and TPG…

Active Ride Shop Launches Collective Vision Contest

Last Saturday, Active Ride Shop and Vans united to unveil the Collective Vision Contest and show support to the local community at the Active Bakersfield Grand Opening Event. Working closely with seven schools in the Bakersfield community,…

Kohl’s Announces Senior Leadership Appointments

Kohl’s Corporation promoted Michelle Gass to the newly created principal officer position of chief merchandising and customer officer. Kohl's also commenced an external search for a chief operating officer, a newly created principal officer pos

EORA Summer Shows Start Next Week

The Eastern Outdoor Res Association (EORA) reports good vendor participation at all four of its upcoming summer trade shows, which are open to specialty outdoor retailers interested in lifestyle, specialty run, bike, resort, paddle sports, and other categ

RV Industry Association Selects Hugelmeyer as President-elect

Frank Hugelmeyer, who lead Outdoor Industry Association for 14 years until his abrupt resignation last fall, has been selected to succeed Richard Coon as the next president of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA)…

Bill Would Authorize Governors to Intervene in Port Strikes

A bill introduced in Congress on Friday would empower the president to intervene to halt port labor slowdowns as well as strikes. The bill would also allow state governors to initiate the process for federal back-to-work injunctions…

Halfords Cycling Sales Fall Abruptly in Fiscal Q4

Halfords Group plc reported same-store sales at its Cycling segment downshifted abruptly in the fourth quarter ended April 3, likely marking a slowdown or end to the United Kingdom's bike boom…