SGB Update Sportsmans
Billabong Appoints Global General Manager, RVCA
Billabong announced the appointment of Bill Bettencourt to the role of global general manager, RVCA. Reporting to Neil CEO Neil Fiske, Bill Bettencourt is returning to the Action Sports industry after a four year stint with Sperry Top Sider…
SSL Secures Lower Credit Card Rates for Members
Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL) has partnered with CCA Sports Retail Services (CCA) to offer its members thousands of dollars in annual savings through CCA’s low rates on credit card processing and consumer financing, discounts on Grainger supplies an
Eddie Bauer to Launch Footwear Collection
After 94 years of focusing on outerwear, apparel and gear, Eddie Bauer is expanding into footwear. Set to debut in fall 2014, the new Eddie Bauer footwear collection launches with six men's and seven women's styles. All styles feature ergonomic,
Christensen Arms Partners with Laura Burgess Marketing
Firearm manufacturer Christensen Arms has signed Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) as their public relations and marketing partner…
Walking Company Sponsors EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women
The Walking Company, the national specialty retailer of comfort footwear, announced its sponsorship of the 2014 EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on May 10th in Los Angeles. Now in its 21st year, the EIF Revlon Run/Walk events have raised more than $70 millio
Outdry Obtains Injunction in Italian Patent Litigation
Columbia Sportswear Company said an Italian court authorized the seizure of certain Amphibiox products after ruling they infringed on a patent held by Columbia's Italian-based subsidiary OutDry Technologies…
Balega International Names Brand Manager
Balega International has hired Beth Michels as brand manager, where she will primarily focus on managing the brand’s presence and partnership with retailers…
Hillsound Selects A.N. Deringer as US Distributor
Hillsound, the Vancouver, BC producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters, has selected A.N. Deringer as its distributor in the United States…
Target’s CEO Resigns
Gregg Steinhafel, the chairman and CEO of Target during the retailer's massive breach of customer data last year, has left the company effective immediately…
Johnson Outdoors’ Fiscal Q2 Sales Fall Short of Last’s Year’s Record
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported lower sales for the fiscal 2014 second quarter, due primarily to prolonged harsh winter weather during the period. Record-high revenue during the prior year second quarter also contributed to unfavorable year-over-year compa
Pacific Vector to Miss Filing Deadline for 2013 Financial Report
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc., which is in the midst of trying to turn around opeartions at a portfolio of action sports retail stores, will miss the filing deadline for its fiscal 2013 financial report…
Skechers USA Exploring Bid for NBA’s Clippers
Skechers USA, Inc. threw its hat in the ring of prospective bidders for the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team. The company, which is based in Manhattan Beach, CA, is consulting with its advisors about leading an investment group to acquire an interest
Garmin Ramps up Spending at Fitness and Outdoor After Strong Q1 Showing
Garmin Ltd. is shifting more advertising and R&D resources to its Fitness and Outdoor segments after seeing how quickly new innovations by those businesses boosted sales and profits in the first quarter…
Field and Stream Specialty Store to Open on June 13 in Erie, PA
Field & Stream has announced it will open a new store in Erie, PA on June 13 with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and Grand Opening weekend celebration…
National Wildlife Federation Names New President
The National Wildlife Federation announced that Collin O’Mara will be the nest President and CEO…
