SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Hugelmeyer Demonstrated the Power of Coalitions
When Frank OIA Hugelmeyer resigned as President and CEO of Outdoor Industry Association Oct. 3, he left behind a staff of 25, annual revenues of more than $7 million, 1,300 members and growing influence both at home and abroad. His biggest accomplishments
Plano Synergy Names Director of Sales
Plano Synergy announces that it has promoted Pat McKenna to the position of director of sales…
GrovTec Adds to Sales and Marketing Team
GrovTec US, Inc., manufacturer of American made firearm slings, sling swivels, ammunition accessories and firearm bore cleaner has announced the the hire of Annie Foster as administrative sales assistant…
Muck Boots Partners with Modern Farmer Magazine
Muck Boots has partnered with Modern Farmer, the lifestyle magazine focused on food, farming and country living, on a limited-edition boot…
Hugelmeyer Relinquishes Top Spot at OIA, Ready for Next Adventure
In a decision that surprised many, Outdoor Industry Association President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer announced his resignation Tuesday, saying that after nearly 15 years of building up the trade association's financial and political capital, it is time
RIDE Snowboards Hires Northwest Sales Representative
RIDE Snowboards has addes Topher Laws to their team as a new sales representative…
Epoch Lacrosse Signs Fastest Shot World Record Holder
Zack Dorn, the official world record holder for the fastest lacrosse shot at 116 mph, is the newest member of Epoch Lacrosse’s team of endorsed athletes…
Charles River Apparel Adds Sales Reps
Charles River Apparel, the manufacturer of outerwear and performance apparel, added three outside sales representatives to handle growing accounts in Texas, Oklahoma, and Western New York and Pennsylvania…
Nuun Launches Hydration Testing Program
Nuun, the maker of electrolyte enhanced drink tablets, is debuting an athlete hydration testing program in Kona at the Ironman World Championships…
Escalade Sells Information Security Business
Escalade, Inc. completed the sale of its information security business on Oct. 1, 2014. As previously announced in August 2014, Escalade's strategic plan is to focus on its sporting goods business…
Shoe Sensation Growing Headquarters and Distribution Center
Shoe Sensation, Inc., a regional chain of family shoe stores, announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters and distribution center here, creating up to 32 new jobs by 2017…
Robinson Outdoor Products Realigns Sales Management
Robinson Outdoor Products, manufacturer of hunting clothing, scent eliminating liquids and hunting safety equipment announced that it has appointed Todd Leidall as vice president of sales…
World Record Marathoner Wore Adidas Boost
Dennis Kimetto, who ran the fastest marathon in history at the 2014 Berlin Marathon, is an Adidas athlete and wore Adizero Adios Boost. With a time of 2:02:57 Kimetto shattered the previous world record by a 26 seconds…
Sport Hansa Kicks Off Montane US Speakers Series
Sport Hansa LLC is bringing British mountaineer and award winning author Andy Kirkpatrick to the U.S. to help independent specialty dealers promote the British mountaineering brand Montane…
New Balance Initiates NB SparkStart Volunteer Week
New Balance, Inc. and New Balance Foundation kicked off their first New Balance SparkStart Global Volunteer Week in support of NB SparkStart, a global charitable initiative focused on improving the health, well-being and self-esteem of children through mo
