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GU Energy Labs and Carmichael Training Systems Partner Up

January 21, 2009 SGB Update

GU Energy Labs and Carmichael Training Systems announced a new partnership beginning in January 2009. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, GU will become the Official Nutrition Supplier for Chris Carmichael and Carmichael Training Systems, the coa

KEEN Creates New Global Business Development Position

January 21, 2009 SGB Update

KEEN Inc., announced the appointment of Troy Ballard to the newly formed position of VP of Global Business Development. This role essentially replaces the traditional VP Sales Role to take into consideration the emerging dynamics of the global market…

Oboz Hires New Rockies Reps

January 20, 2009 SGB Update

Oboz footwear has tapped Eric Miller and Megan Chain of The Raven Workshop to drive sales in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. Miller and Chain also represent Ibex, Westcomb, and Dakine…

Skullcandy Europe appoints KAOS for Pan-European PR

January 20, 2009 SGB Update

Skullcandy Europe has appointed action sports and music integrated agency KAOS following a four-way pitch. KAOS will be focused on Pan-European PR for core/action sports, music and lifestyle digital and press media. KAOS’ action sports marketing and creat

William Farrell Retires After 50 Years with ASICS

January 20, 2009 SGB Update

William (Bill) Farrell, chief administrator for the ASICS wrestling division, will retire effective immediately after an illustrious career with the brand spanning 50 full years. Farrell joined ASICS in 1958 as an importer and distributor of the first “Ti

Lotto Sport USA Launches Team Apparel And Accessory Division

January 19, 2009 SGB Update

Lotto Sport USA, a division of Etonic Worldwide, announced the launching of a new team apparel and accessory division called Lotto Team Sport Inc. The newly created division, headquartered in Ormond Beach, FL, will manufacturer team apparel and accessorie

Industry Tightens its Belt for Year Ahead

January 19, 2009 SGB Update

Industry companies hit the road last week in hopes of drumming up some new investment dollars during a time of difficult trading conditions. The two big conferences for the active sports lifestyle market were the ICR Xchange Conference in Dana Point, CA a

Deckers, Wolverine Address Guidance

January 19, 2009 SGB Update

Deckers Outdoor re-affirmed guidance of 52% growth in sales and 40% EPS expansion and is on target to reach its goal of $1 billion in sales by 2012, said CFO Tom Hillebrandt during the ICR conference last week. The company also re-affirmed its previously

Growth Brands Manage Against Market Trends

January 19, 2009 SGB Update

Volcom management reported that for the year-to-date through the end of the third quarter, net sales had grown 33% to $265 million. Sales in the U.S. accounted for about 69% of Volcom’s business, with Europe about 23% and Electric is about 8%…

Retailers Also Tighten Inventory

January 19, 2009 SGB Update

Big 5 Sporting Goods management presented at the ICR conference touting their value-based business model as one that will see particular success with the new value-conscious consumer. Chairman, president and CEO Steve Miller noted that Big 5 average $213

Specialty Takes it Day-by-Day While Mass Retail Strategies Get Bullish

January 19, 2009 SGB Update

Genesco Inc. said same-store sales for the quarter-to-date period ended January 10, were down 4%. Among the divisions, comps at Journeys Group for the quarter-to-date are down 1% and Hat World Group is down 4%. Additionally, Underground Station comped d