October 2006 | Page 12 | SGB Media Online

Rock/Creek Outfitters Raises $3,000 for the Cumberland Trail

October 17, 2006 SGB Update

In its 5th year, the Stump Jump 50k and 11 mile trail race hosted by Rock/Creek Outfitters hosted over 350 runners from across the country. The Stump Jump was founded as a fundraiser for the Cumberland Trail Conference's ongoing effort to complete a

Saucony Taps Dooley and Barbano for VP Roles

October 17, 2006 SGB Update

Saucony, Inc. named Susan Dooley its vice president of marketing and promoted Sharon Barbano to vice president of public relations. Both Dooley and Barbano will also oversee marketing and public relations, respectively, for technical apparel brand Hind, a

Johnson Leaves Pittards

October 17, 2006 SGB Update

Pittards plc, announced that Steve Johnson, Managing Director of Pittards' Leeds division, stepped down from the board on the 30th of September 2006…

NRF: Consumers Plan to Spend Nearly $800 Each for Holidays

October 17, 2006 SGB Update

According to The National Retail Federation’s 2006 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, the average consumer plans to spend $791.10 this holiday season, a sharp increase from the $738.11 spent on average last year. Fur

OIWC is Looking for Pioneering Woman Award Nominees

October 17, 2006 SGB Update

The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is accepting nominations for the Pioneering Woman Award. This award honors women in the industry who have furthered the vision of the OIWC by demonstrating an outstanding commitment to mentoring female colleagues..

Conservation Alliance Funds Help Preserve 273,000 Acres

October 17, 2006 SGB Update

A Conservation Alliance grantee, the California Wild Heritage Campaign, has scored a major conservation victory in California. The Alliance and individual member companies played an active role in the Campaign’s effort to secure Wilderness designation for

Golfsmith Inks Endorsement Deal with Tiger Woods’ Coach

October 17, 2006 SGB Update

Golfsmith has inked an exclusive partnership with PGA Teaching Professional Hank Haney to create a line of golf training aids. Best known as the coach to the world's top ranked golfer, Tiger Woods, Haney will collaborate with Golfsmith on the develop

Kokatat Inks Partnership with Team River Runner

October 17, 2006 SGB Update

Kokatat has partnered with Team River Runner to become an official sponsor and provide paddling gear to the participants of this innovative program. Working in partnership with The Wounded Warrior Project and Disabled Sports USA, TRR helps veterans of the

SportsArt Fitness MAkes Several Management Changes

October 17, 2006 SGB Update

SportsArt Fitness made several promotions and changes within their sales department. Ken Carpenter has been promoted to Director of Sales; Reina Reeves has been promoted to National Sales Manager, Retail Division; James Mayberry moves from the commercial