Author: Charlie Lunan

VF Corp. Breaks Ground on New HQ for Three Outdoor Brands

May 3, 2011 SGB Update

VF Outdoor, Inc. broke ground on the building at an 11-acre site in Alameda, CA that will house the corporate headquarters for its The North Face, JanSport and lucy brands. Those business are expected to move into the new building at 2701 Harbor Bay Parkw

SIA: Snowsports Sales Beat 2007/08 Record

May 3, 2011 SGB Update

U.S. snow sports sales reached a record $3.3 billion during the 2010/11 season, exceeding the prior record set in 2007/08 by 10 percent, according to Snowsports Industries America. Sales rose 8 percent in unit terms and 12 percent in dollars over last sea

Mountain Hardwear Mourns Death of Athlete

May 2, 2011 SGB Update

Mountain Hardwear said it was mourning the death, but celebrating the life of Kip Garre, a ski mountaineer and one of its sponsored athletes. Garre and his girlfriend, Allison Kreutzen, were buried Tuesday in an avalanche in the eastern Sierra Mountains w

VF Outdoor and Action Sports Coaltion Sets Q1 Record

April 29, 2011 SGB Update

VF's Outdoor & Action Sports businesses achieved record revenues and operating income in the first quarter. Total global revenues in Outdoor & Action Sports rose 16% in the quarter, with revenues in the Americas business rising 12% and international

Beyond Coastal and Chums Name Florida Rep

April 29, 2011 SGB Update

Beyond Coastal and Chums have named Rick Hess as its newest Florida-based sales representative. Hess has been a stalwart of the Florida angling, surf, and outdoor sports retail scenes, bringing over a decade of experience to the sun care and accessories b

EMS Bringing Bouldering Competition to New York City

April 28, 2011 SGB Update

Eastern Mountain Sports will be title sponsor for a pro bouldering competition in New York’s Central Park this summer during the Adventures NYC celebration. The competition, which is sanctioned by the Unified Bouldering Championships, will provide u

Woolrich Names Hollowell as Marketing Vice President

April 28, 2011 SGB Update

Woolrich has hired Brent Hollowell as marketing vice president. Hollowell is the latest in a string of hires in the past year and half by Woolrich, as the company has steadily built its management and support teams and laid the groundwork for its global

Crocs Q1 Profits Surge on 36 Percent Revenue Growth

April 28, 2011 SGB Update

Crocs, Inc.'s revenue for the first quarter ended March 31 increased 35.9 percent to $226.7 million compared to revenue of $166.9 million reported in the first quarter of 2010. Net income for the first quarter of 2011 increased 276.1 percent to $21.5

Oakley Sales Grew 11 Percent in First Quarter

April 28, 2011 SGB Update

Sales of Oakley branded sunglasses, goggles and other optical products grew by 11 percent in first quarter ended March 31, according to earnings information released by its Italian parent Luxottica Group S.p.A…

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