Author: Charlie Lunan

Far Bank Hires Hutnak to Bolster Soft Goods Line

January 25, 2012 SGB Update

Far Bank Enterprises has hired Markus Hutnak as soft goods manager. Hutnak’s brings experience in both technical and fashion apparel, having held positions at Ralph Lauren, Mountain Hardwear and The North Face…

RECALL: 2,070 Nitto Handlebars

January 25, 2012 SGB Update

Euro Asia Imports of La Crescenta, CA, The Merry Sales Co., of South San Francisco, CA and Bicycle Technologies Intl., of Santa Fe, NM are voluntarily recalling about 2,000 bicycle handle bars in the United States and 70 in Canada because they can break w

Lafuma Group Reports First Quarter Sales Rose 4.4 Percent

January 25, 2012 SGB Update

Lafuma Group said revenue rose 4.4 percent in the first quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011 to 54.7 million euros, marking the fifth straight quarter of growth and the highest quarterly sales performance recorded in three years. Sales of its Great Outdoors divisi

OR Names University of Cincinnati Student Project OR Winner

January 24, 2012 SGB Update

Outdoor Retailer (OR) concluded another successful cycle of Project OR when it named Margaret Mussman, a junior at University of Cincinnati, the winner of its eighth cycle held at OR Winter Market 2012. Mussman designed a breathable, waterproof, and tempe

Prince Expands Collaboration with IMG Academies

January 24, 2012 SGB Update

Prince Sports, Inc. and IMG Academies announced an enhanced renewal of their long-standing relationship that calls for Prince to establish a flagship, first of its kind, advanced tennis innovation facility on site at IMG Academies, set to open in 2012…

Colorado Advertises Weekend Snowfall in New York Times

January 24, 2012 SGB Update

The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) spent $50,000 to run a full-page ad in Sunday's New York Times proclaiming that snow had finally arrived in the in the Centennial State following reports that ski visitations to many of its resorts was off nearly 11

Derby Cycle 2010/11 Revenues up 36 Percent

January 24, 2012 SGB Update

Derby Cycle AG, Germany's largest bicycle manufacturer in terms of sales, said sales grew 36 percent in fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2011. Much of the growth came from sales electric bikes, which nearly doubled to 87,000 units. The company expects to

Anakie Partners with Sales Guys to Serve US Retailers

January 24, 2012 SGB Update

Anakie has partnered with Sales Guys to handle their sales and marketing in the United States using a business model that essentially eliminates a layer of distribution and enables the Australian company to offer its women's snowboard apparel at high

Jarden Updates 2011 Guidance

January 24, 2012 SGB Update

Jarden Corporation, which owns Coleman, K2, Rawlings and other sporting goods brands, expects revenue of $1.72 to $1.74 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011 and approximately $6.68 billion for the full year, according to preliminary estimates it release

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