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OIA’s Hugelmeyer Testifies against H.R. 1581

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

In a hearing today before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest and Public Lands, Outdoor Industry Association voiced the outdoor industry’s concerns over H.R. 1581, a bill that will remove protections for all Bureau of Land Management Wi

OR Rocks to Showcase Photography, Art, Film and Music

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive

“OR Rocks!,” an initiative showcasing photography, art, green living, film and music at the annual outdoor industry trade show, will return to Summer Market 2011, Aug. 4-7, in Salt Lake City. The OR show lineup will include the first ever Outdoor Photo Ex

Garmont to Move North American HQ to Portland

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive

Garmont North America is moving its its North American headquarters across the country to Portland, OR from Williston, VT to take advantage of the West Coast city's deep pool of outdoor and athletic footwear and apparel design, sourcing, marketing an

Yakima Hires Parisi As Director, Global Marketing

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive

Yakima named industry veteran Bobbie Parisi as director, global marketing, effective immediately. She will oversee all aspects of marketing including digital, retailer communications, branding integration, public relations, grass root events and strategic

Shimano 1H Profits Off 28 Percent on Strong Yen, Earthquake Effect

July 27, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Shimano said its net income plunged in the first half ended June 30 as the Japanese economy did not rebound as expected due to the strength of the yen and the March 11 earthquake dampening domestic sales. The Japanese maker of bicycle components and fish

Luxottica Wholesale Division Post 11.6 Percent Q2 Sales Growth

July 26, 2011 SGB Update

Luxottica Group S.p.A.’s said net sales at its Wholesale Division, which includes the Oakley and Ray-Ban brands, rose to €704.0 million ($1.01bn) in the second quarter ended June 30 from €651.2 million ($827.5mm) in the second quarter la

Descente Vows to Keep Bike Brand Alive in North America

July 26, 2011 SGB Update

Descente North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Osaka, Japan based Descente Ltd., today announced that they are planning for the continuation of the cycle brand in the North American market in the wake of licensee Veltec's decision to cease oper

Interbike to Feature Min-Velodrome

July 26, 2011 SGB Update

Celebrating urban, fixed and track bike culture, Interbike is installing Portland Design Works' Circulus, a 132-foot circumference (40.2m), 45-degree wooden mini-velodrome inside the Sands Expo and Convention Center…

U.K.’s Outdoor Industry Association Names New Chief Executive

July 26, 2011 SGB Update

The Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) in the United Kingdom named Andrew Denton as its new chief executives effective in September. Denton brings 27 years of industry experience to the OIA and will work closely with communications director Louise Ramsa

Budget Deal Enables Minnesota State Parks to Resume Operations

July 26, 2011 SGB Update

Minnesota state parks began reopening over the weekend after the state reached a budget agreement, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials said Friday. Most state parks should be open and taking camping reservations this week and anglers