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Nüwa launches New Innovation in Fabric Technology

February 13, 2009 SGB Executive

Nüwa Textiles has developed NüHyde, a new and patent-pending coating that increases abrasion resistance by over 450% compared to conventional polyurethane coatings. When fabric yarns are fused with NüHyde its high viscosity content creates a barrier on th

Chaos Recognizes Rep of the Year

February 12, 2009 SGB Executive

Chaos Headwear announced Mary Ann and Brent Best of Best and Associates in the Rocky Mountain Region (CO, WY, UT, NM) for “Rep of the Year Award.” The awards were given for best regional sales in 2008 at the SIA Snow Sports trade show in Las Vegas, NV on

RECALL: Nordica USA XBi ALU Skis

February 12, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Nordica USA, has announced a voluntary recall of the company's XBi ALU Skis. The binding plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries…

SmartWool Names New VP of Marketing

February 11, 2009 SGB Update

SmartWool Corporation has promoted Carol Davidson as the company’s new VP of marketing. Davidson’s promotion is effective immediately. As the new VP of Marketing, Davidson will lead the strategic planning process for all Brand, Retail and Creative Marketi

Boa Technology Hires New Marketing Manager

February 11, 2009 SGB Update

Boa Technology, Inc., makers of the Boa Lacing System, has retained Backbone Media, of Carbondale, CO to manage all public relations efforts. The move follows the recent hiring of industry veteran Garett Graubins as marketing manager…

TEKO Wins Innovation Award

February 11, 2009 SGB Executive

TEKO has been awarded the 2008 “Derryck Draper Award for Innovation” by the UK-based Outdoor Writers & Photographers Guild (OWPG). OWPG is comprised of writers, journalists, photographers and editors who are actively and professionally involved in sustai

Sport Chalet Q3 Sales Decline 10.3%

February 11, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Sport Chalet, Inc. saw sales for its third quarter of FY09 ended Dec. 28, 2008 decline 10.3% to $104.6 million, compared to $116.6 million last year with a 15.4% drop in comps. The retailer posted a net loss of $32.4 million, or $2.29 a share, due to heav

RECALL: Jetboil Cooking Systems with B Valves

February 11, 2009 SGB Executive

Jetboil, in coorporation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall of its Personal Cooking Systems (PCS) and Group Cooking Systems (GCS) that utilize the B style gas valve. Systems using the B style valve were shipped to US re

Cleveland Golf/Srixon Forms National Advisory Board

February 10, 2009 SGB Update

Cleveland Golf/Srixon has formed a new advisory board made up of some of the most influential names in the game of golf. This new advisory board’s principal role will be to offer guidance pertaining to all Cleveland Golf/Srixon brands. They will offer adv

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