Author: Charlie Lunan

Vail Resorts’ Retail Sales Rise 19.3% in Q2

March 10, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Vail Resorts Inc. said net income for the second quarter ended Jan. 31, 2011 rose by $13.9 million, or 34.1%, to $54.6 million as more season pass holders took advantage of early snow to increase their visits and spending. Revenue from the companies retai

Canari Names National IBD Sales Manager

March 10, 2011 SGB Executive

Canari Cyclewear hired Andy Jasper to replace Erik DeKold as national IBD sales manager. Jasper will be responsible for expanding Canari Cyclewear's business opportunities throughout the United States, while DeKold transitions into his new position a

Fox Factory 2010 Sales Jump 40.7% As OEMs Rebound

March 10, 2011 SGB Executive

A rebound in orders from overseas bike manufacturers drove net sales at Fox Factory Holding Corp. up $50 million, or 40.7%, in the year ended Dec. 31, 2010 to $171.0 million, according to the annual report released by its parent company Compass Diversifie

Invista Moving Ahead with Nylon 6,6 Plant in China

March 10, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Invista is moving forward on its plans to construct a manufacturing facility at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park in China to meet the region’s demand for nylon 6,6 intermediates and polymer. The maker of Coolmax, Cordura, Lycra and Thermolite exp

NRF Forecasts Container Imports Will Rise 11% in March

March 10, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 11% in March over the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Ass

Illinois’ Mainstreet Fairness Act Could Hurt Amazon Affiliates

March 10, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Illinois has partnered with in-state retailers to help Amazon.com affiliates diversify their customer base should the giant online retailer cut off its affiliates in the state to avoid paying sales taxesas required by a bill signed Wednesday by Governor P

Probar Hires Eight Rep Agencies to Focus on Outdoor Channel

March 10, 2011 SGB Executive SGB Update

Probar has hired eight new rep agencies to focus on the outdoor specialty channel. The inclusion of these top-tier agencies, covering the West Coast, Rocky Mountains, Western Lakes, Eastern Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and South Central, will more than double the

Worldwide Buying Group Adds Five Members

March 9, 2011 SGB Update

Worldwide Buying Group, a cooperative based in Seattle, concluded its spring show in Reno, NV last week and added five new members – Arlington Ace Hardware- Arlington, WA, Courtesy Ace Hardware- Delta, UT, Davis’ Men’s Store- Bossier City, LA,

Climbers Protest Rising NPS Fees at Denali

March 9, 2011 SGB Update

The heads of the Access Fund and American Alpine Club were in Washington D.C. Tuesday trying to prevent the National Park Service from raising fees for climbing Mt. Denali. The two leaders urged NPS and members of Congress to instead improve efficiency of

Lorpen Contracts CoCo Smith to Design Sock Collection

March 9, 2011 SGB Update

Lorpen has recently contracted with The Design Studio of CoCo Smith to oversee merchandising, color selection and design for the company’s entire sock collection…

Colorado Proposes Merging Wildlife and Parks Divisions

March 9, 2011 SGB Update

Gov. John Hickenlooper and four Colorado legislators from both parties proposed combining the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation into a new division. The reorganization, which would eliminate 25 positions, aims to s

Amer Sports Doubling Capacity at Bulgarian Ski Factory

March 9, 2011 SGB Update

Amer Sports plans to invest BGN 7.8 million, or $5.5 million at current exchange rates, to expand its Pamporovo Ski factory in the Bulgarian mountain resort of Chepelare over the next three years, according to the office of Bulgaria's Minister of Eco

Carhartt to Use CenterStone Technologies iVendix Solution

March 8, 2011 SGB Update

Carhartt will use CenterStone Technologies, Inc. iVendix Software-as-a-Service (Saas) application as its business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering solution for their North American retail accounts. The application enables sales reps and customer service

Lambert Rebrands for Outdoor and Running Channels

March 8, 2011 SGB Update

Lambert, best known as one of Canada's leading supplier of bicycle parts and accessories, is repositioning itself as its raises its profile in the outdoor and running channels. The company will soon offer separate catalogues on its website for cyclin

Atayne Founder to Address Techtextil North America Symposium

March 8, 2011 SGB Update

Atayne founder and social entrepreneur Jeremy Litchfield will be the keynote speaker at the Techtextil North America Symposium, the only trade show in the Americas dedicated to technical textiles and nonwovens, in Las Vegas on March 15, 2011…