SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Jambu Footwear Launches E-Commerce Shop
Jambu footwear, an outdoor and fashion lifestyle brand, opened the “Jambu eShop” to provide Jambu lovers with a direct online resource for viewing and purchasing women's, men's and kids styles. The Jambu eShop is an extension of the brand'
Patagonia Launches “Vote the Environment” Campaign
Patagonia launched a crowdsourced art campaign inviting artists & designers to create a collection of designs to express why they believe the environment is the #1 issue in the upcoming election and inspire people to vote – especially young people. Accord
Skratch Labs Expands Headquarters
Skratch Labs, the maker of real fruit hydration drink mixes for athletes, has moved into a bigger, brighter and bolder Boulder facility providing increased warehouse space as well as larger office areas to accommodate company growth and facilitate an awes
Vestis Retail Group Completes Sport Chalet Acquisition
Vestis Retail Group, owned by funds advised by Versa Capital Management and operating Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Sport Chalet, the full-service specialty sporting good
World Skateboard Grand Prix Coming to US Next Summer
World Skateboarding Grand Prix (WSGP) will expand in the US next summer, bringing at least three qualifying events to cities across the US, culminating in the first-ever US Skateboarding Championships…
Gordmans Stores Appoints President and CEO
Gordmans Stores, Inc., the Omaha-based apparel and home decor retailer, named Andrew T. Hall, formerly of Stage Stores, as president and chief executive officer…
TransRockies Run Concludes in Colorado
Hoka One One, Balega, Salomon and Adidas athletes were among those taking the podium at the 2014 PepsiCo TransRockies Run, which concluded Sunday in Beaver Creek, CO after six days, 120 miles, and 20,000 feet of climbing…
Perry Ellis’ Golf Apparel Climbs Double-Digits in Q2
Perry Ellis International reported its golf apparel segment’s revenues grew 14 percent in the second quarter, led by Callaway and Ben Hogan. The gains came despite an 8 percent decrease on inventory. Said Oscar Feldenkreis, vice chairman, president
Vans Holds Grand Opening for House of Vans London
After more than a year in the making, on Aug. 9, House of Vans London opened its doors. Spread across five tunnels and nestled beneath London’s Waterloo Station, the opening weekend saw the space come to life with a series of live gigs, screenings,
Famous Footwear Partners with Girls on the Run
Sharing a commitment to inspire girls everywhere to achieve their limitless potential, Girls on the Run and Famous Footwear announced a national partnership…
Reynolds Cycling Promotes Erwin to New GM-Europe Position
Reynolds Cycling, manufacturer of high-performance race wheels for mountain and road bikes and pioneer in carbon fiber and aero technology, has promoted Travis Erwin to the newly created position of European general manager…
Point 3 Basketball Secures Patent
Point 3 Basketball, the performance apparel brand focused on basketball, has been granted U.S. Patent 8,769,716 on its invention of DRYV Moisture Control Technology. DRYV is designed to provide an absorbent layer in moisture wicking performance garments.
Fits Partners with Vail Valley Foundation
Fits, the manufacturer of premium performance and lifestyle sockwear, will help support some of the world’s most elite cycling athletes at Stage 6 of the USA Pro Challenge in Vail, CO. As one of the top cycling events in North America, 128 world-cla
Timberland Appoints VP of U.S. Sales
Timberland promoted Matt Allen to vice president of U.S. sales. In this role, Allen will oversee Timberland’s wholesale business in the United States for both footwear and apparel. Allen moves into this new role following two years as senior sales d
PGA Tour Superstore Plans a $5,000 Grant at Barclays Tournament
PGA Tour Superstore announced a $5,000 grant to The First Tee of Metropolitan New York to deliver educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf..
