Author: Charlie Lunan

Vibrams FiveFingers Sued over Health Claims

March 29, 2012 SGB Update

A group of five law firms has filed a class-action suit against Vibram USA Inc and Vibram FiveFingers LLC in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts alleging the company used deceptive statements about the health benefits of barefoot run

Osprey Packs Taps Busic to Head International

March 29, 2012 SGB Update

Osprey Packs, Inc. has hired industry veteran Jeff Busic as its new international director, effective May 1. Busic will lead all support and growth plans for Osprey’s 11 worldwide distributors, international marketing, product development, market an

Mammut Names Rand Whitney as N.A. Sales Manager

March 29, 2012 SGB Update

Mammut has hired Rand Whitney as their new North American sales manager. Whitney, who most recently served as vice president of NBS Retail Buying Group, brings 20 years of experience to Mammut, a Swiss company that has greatly increased its presence in No

Specialized Introduces e-Bike to European Market

March 29, 2012 SGB Update

Specialized Bicycle Components has launched an e-bike for the European market called Turbo that travels up to 45 kph and uses a battery than can recharge in two hours. The bike will not be made available in the United States, where bikes that travel in ex

Senate Passes 90-day Extension of Transportation Bill

March 29, 2012 SGB Update

The U.S. Senate followed the House of Representatives' lead and passed a 90-day extension to the nation's multi-year surface transportation bill, preserving for now federal funding for a variety of bicycle and pedestrian trail projects…

Merrell Reups Outdoor Nation Partnership

March 28, 2012 SGB Update

Merrell renewed its commitment as a lead partner of Outdoor Nation, which is expected to draw more than 1,000 Millennials to summits in 11 U.S. cities this summer to champion outdoor recreation, conservation and other issues. Merrell will send its own you

Filson Hires Director of Sales for Lifestyle Line

March 28, 2012 SGB Update

Filson will be expanding efforts behind its lifestyle collections with the appointment of Jonathan Bergman as director of sales. Bergman will report directly to Filson’s National Sales Manager Dan Drust, focusing expansion of Filson Black, the brand

Boa Technology Hires CFO with IPO Experience

March 28, 2012 SGB Update

Boa Technology hired Merle McCreery, who has IPO experience, as its first chief financial officer and an new account manager to spearheads its entry into the over-the-counter medical products market…

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