Serotta Sport, the manufacturer of premium custom bicycles and exclusive distributor of Catlike helmets and ETXEONDO cycling apparel, announces the appointment of Steve Fairchild as Director of Dealer Sales…
Author: Charlie Lunan
Eagle Nest Outfitters Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of outdoor nomadic comfort including durable hammocks and many adventure travel accessories, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary…
High Sierra Enters Licensing Pact
High Sierra Sport Company has entered into a representation agreement with licensing and brand merchandising agency Global Icons to extend its product line to expand its recognition for innovation in apparel and accessories, camping, outdoor furniture, tr
Primaloft to Launch New Website to Support Channels, Consumers
PrimaLoft, the premier manufacturer of performance insulations and yarns, will launch a new website just in time for the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market…
Play Outdoors Celebrates First Brick-and-Mortar Store
Online retailer Play Outdoors announced the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar store in its hometown of Bend, Oregon…
Yakima Names Reps of the Year
Yakima has named Connecticut-based Atlantic Associates as sales agency of the year and Rob Robinson of Robb Sports as sales rep of the year…
Victorinox President Rick Taggart Retires
The president of Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc. (VSAI) will retire from the company in August, 2010. Rick Taggart plans to return to his home in Grand Junction, CO to …
Rebound in Container Imports Expected to Slow
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to be up 16% in July compared with the same month a year ago, but double-digit increases seen in recent months should taper offer this fall as retailers cautiously manage t
Pelican International Names VP of Sales and Marketing
Pelican International Inc., the Canadian maker of kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and fishing boats, hired Mark Donovan as vice president of sales & marketing…
Yakima Names Canadian Distributors
Yakima named Norco, Canada's leading bicyle parts and accessories distributor, to represent its line in Canada's outdoor specialty channel. Norco, which makes its own line of bikes, will handle the IBD channel, paddle sports and general outdoor
Patagonia Takes Direct Action in Gulf Clean Up
Patagonia will send ten employees weekly to affected costal regions in the Gulf to work with long-term Patagonia grantee, the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, in oil-spill relief efforts. All employee wages and expenses will be paid in full during volunteer time
Thule AB Adds to Senior Managers
Thule has added two new senior members to its Group Management team to oversea its Vehicle Solutions business and corporate communications…
China Not Deemed Currency Manipulator by U.S. Treasury
A report sent to Congress by the U.S. Department of the Treasury concludes that China is not a currency manipulator, a designation that could have fueled calls in Conress to hit Chinese imports with punitive tariffs…
NRF Releases Blueprint for Retailers to Leverage Mobile Technology
Nearly three-quarters of retailers are exploring mobile strategies, according to a recent Shop.org survey. However, 62% have either not yet begun or are only in the early stages of planning their mobile strategy. This alarming gap shows that many retaile
Dillard’s Comp and Total Sales Up 2% in June
Dillard’s, Inc.'s merchandise sales increased 2% to $506.4 million for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010, compared to $497.2 million reached during the five weeks ended July 4, 2009. Comp stores sales also rose 2% during the five-week period…
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal