Author: Charlie Lunan

The Walking Company Sells Big Dogs IP

March 1, 2011 SGB Update

The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. sold Feb. 22 the trademarks and other intellectual property of its Big Dogs business for $5 million in cash in a transaction that allowed the company to expand its rights under its credit line with Wells Fargo Bank and f

SIA: Snow Sports Sales Continue Tear in January

March 1, 2011 SGB Update

Preliminary SIA data indicate year-over-year snow sports retail sales rose 17% in January across all sales channels including chain stores, online retail, and specialty shops. Season to date, sales in the snow sports market are up to $2.6 billion, a full

Point6 Adds Rep in West

March 1, 2011 SGB Update

Point6 has added outdoor and ski industry sales rep veteran Tom Lane and the Alpine Sports group to its outside sales team…

Cascade Designs Names Summit Sales Rep Agency of the Year

February 28, 2011 SGB Update

Cascade Designs, Inc. has named Summit Sales of Bainbridge Island, WA as its 2010 Rep Agency of the Year. The award recognizes the agency for their efforts propelling strong sales growth for the company’s flagship outdoor brands: Therm-a-Rest, MSR,

Swiss Banker Buys Stake in JJB Sports

February 28, 2011 SGB Update

A Swiss investment bank acquired warrants convertible to a nearly 6% stake in JJB Sports last week as the insolvent British sporting goods retailer prepared to reorganize under protection from its creditors.

Mammoth Mountain Names Oakley Official Eyewear Partner

February 28, 2011 SGB Update

Oakley, Inc. entered into a four-year agreement to be the “Official Eyewear Partner of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area.” In exchange for being designated as an offiical sponsor of terrain parks at the resort, Oakley will outfit park staff with its sunglasses an

REI Names SVPs for Merchandising, Retail and Marketing

February 28, 2011 SGB Update

REI has promoted Angela Owen, Tim Spangler and Tom Vogl to senior vice presidents of the merchandising, retail, and marketing divisions respectively. The retailer also said it had hired Sue Sallee to fill the newly created position of vice president, acco

Hincapie Hires New York/New Jersey Rep

February 25, 2011 SGB Update

Hincapie Sportswear has hired Elizabeth Giaquinto as a sales representative in New York and New Jersey. Effective immediately, Giaquinto will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell Hincap

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