Teresa Hartford

2 weeks ago | sgbonline.com | Teresa Hartford

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has opened a new store in the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN, its third in the U.S., following the openings of its New York City and Houston stores in 2015 and 2023, respectively. The nearly 20,000-square-foot store features NBA and WNBA official team and league-branded merchandise and collectibles from Nike, Mitchell & Ness, New Era, Pro Standard, Wilson, and Fanatics.

1 month ago | sgbonline.com | Teresa Hartford

Pickleball Kingdom, the indoor pickleball franchise, announced that its first club will open in Little Rock, AR, in November 2025. The facility will span approximately 30,000 square feet and feature 11 professional-grade indoor courts. “Arkansas is ready for the pickleball boom, and we’re proud to lead the way by bringing Pickleball Kingdom to the state,” said Ace Rodrigues, Founder and CEO of Pickleball Kingdom.

1 month ago | sgbonline.com | Teresa Hartford

The founder of Miura Golf, Katsuhiro Miura, and a master craftsman of hand-forged golf irons known worldwide for their quality and performance, has passed away at 83. Miura was born on October 24, 1942, in Himeji, Japan, and at 16 began his career as a golf club craftsman. Miura founded Miura Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in February 1977, and for 48 years earned the highest respect globally from professional and nonprofessional golfers.

1 month ago | sgbonline.com | Teresa Hartford

Cascade Designs, the parent company of Therm-a-Rest, MSR, Platypus, SealLine, and PackTowl, inked a new partnership with Mindful Outdoor Sales to support continued growth in the Northeastern U.S. region.

2 months ago | sgbonline.com | Teresa Hartford

Kinsey’s, Inc. has hired Michael Kmitch as a new dealer sales rep for its Kentucky location. Kmitch started with the company on April 7, with prior experience in customer service, logistics sales and 3PL account management. As a Louisville, KY native, Kmitch comes to Kinsey’s with a “strong working knowledge of product movement and understanding how an item goes from the manufacturer’s line to the consumer’s hands,” said Kinsey in a media release.