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Hi-Tech Expands Global Outdoor Team

January 27, 2009 SGB Update

Global Sports and Outdoor brand HI-TEC has appointed two new Global Product Managers positions. Simon Bryant has been appointed in the role of Global Outdoor Lifestyle Product Manager. Bryant joins HI-TEC from UK based footwear brand Clarks where he speci

Pro Football Tops “Favorite Sport” List Again

January 27, 2009 SGB Update

When asked to choose which one sport is America’s favorite, pro football tops the list with 31% of those who follow sports, followed by 16% who say baseball is their favorite, according to The Harris Poll. Rounding out the top five favorite sports are col

EuroSocks North America Becomes EuroSocks International

January 27, 2009 SGB Update

EuroSocks North America, through a sale of assets to Sockwise, Inc has become EuroSocks International, Inc. Eurosocks International is now owned by Giuliano Cortinovis, owner of ARCOS S.P.A., the manufacturing factory in Italy that produces EuroSocks. Cor

UST and Mamiya-OP Sports Divisions Merge

January 27, 2009 SGB Update

United Sports Technologies (UST) have combined operations and are assuming responsibility for the sports division of its parent company, Mamiya-OP. The combined operations will be known as UST Mamiya and provide original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and

Dorel Acquires Belgium Juvenile Products Company

January 27, 2009 SGB Update

Dorel Industries Inc. has purchased all outstanding shares of Belgium-based BABY ART bvba. Created in 2006, BABY ART bvba markets its products under the BABY ART and HOPPOP brands. The purchase price was US $5.3 million (4.1 million Euros). The transactio

SIA: Snow Sports Market Sees First Decline in Sales

January 27, 2009 SGB Update

The snow sports market contracted for the first time this season as recession-conscious holiday shoppers spent fewer dollars, said the SIA. Overall, the snow sports market declined 1.5% in total dollars compared to August through December 2007 to $1.875 b

Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Hires Marketing Mgr

January 27, 2009 SGB Update

The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group, a collection of six brands in the outdoor industry, has hired Sue Edmiston as its new marketing manager. Edmiston is a returning outdoor industry veteran, having built a wealth of marketing and sales experience at both

Eddie Bauer Holdings Board Reduces Size, Compensation

January 27, 2009 SGB Update

The Board of Directors of Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. has decided to reduce the size of the Board from ten to seven members, and to significantly reduce the compensation of the remaining Board members. These actions are being taken as part of the overall c

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