Interbike's show director, Lance Camisasca, will leave his post and begin work as an industry consultant to Interbike helping the company develop sales & marketing strategies, identifying new market opportunities and acting as Interbike's key li
Author: SGB Media
Petzl USA Receives HERA Power of One Award
Petzl USA received the 2007 HERA Power of One Award during the recent HERA Climb4Life in Salt Lake City. The award is given annually to an organization in recognition of its support of the nonprofit. The HERA Foundation's founder, Sean Patrick, prese
Cascade Designs Hires Parkhurst
Chris Parkhurst has joined Cascade Designs, Inc. as MSR Global Brand Manager. Prior to joining Cascade Designs, Parkhurst held key global marketing positions at Cutter & Buck and K2 Sports…
InSport Lands $14 Million Marine Contract
InSport will manufacture a new running suit for the Marine Corps under a $14 million contract recently awarded to the company. Insport will be outfitting every Marine with this new addition to the sea bag in early 2008. InSport secured the Marine Corps c
Report: Nike’s Business in China Should Hit $1 billion in One Year
Nike CEO Mark Parker told Reuters that he sees revenue growth in China increasing at 50% per year and sales reaching $1 billion within a year. The report stated that Nike occupies “the leading spot in the mainland market for athletic footwear and apparel.
Umbro Receives Take Over Bid
The board of directors of Umbro issued a statement in response to speculation about a buyout offer. The statement confirmed that an offer has been made, but did not release any other details…
Out There Monthly Joins Outdoor Adventure Media Group
Out There Monthly has joined the Outdoor Adventure Media national outdoor sports alliance. Out There Monthly, a guide to outdoor recreation in the Inland Northwest, reaches 23,000 outdoor enthusiasts each month in the Spokane, Washington/Northern Idaho ma
IWHOF Honors the Newest Class of Whitewater Legends
The International Whitewater Hall of Fame Board of Governors has announced the names of the Class of 2007 of the International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHOF) honorees. This newest class of whitewater legends includes a manufacturer, coach, and an artist/
SIA to Publish 2007 Intelligence Report
SnowSports Industries America will make available the 2007 Intelligence Report – a compilation of ten unique research studies on the snow sports industry. Celebrating its 30th annual update, The Intelligence Report provides valuable insight into trends,
PowerSox Becomes Title Sponsor of U.S. National Snowshoe Championship
PowerSox will serve as the Title Sponsor of the United States National Snowshoe Championship for the next three seasons through 2010. The 2008 PowerSox United States National Snowshoe Championship will take place March 8-9 at Snowbasin Resort in Ogden, Ut
Brunswick to Close Mississippi Plant
Brunswick Corporation is shifting certain boat production within its North American manufacturing footprint. The production transfers will result in job gains at its Little Falls, MN, boat production facility, while its Aberdeen, MS, plant will close in e
Payless to Enter Colombia Through Joint Venture
Payless ShoeSource and its new Joint Venture partner led by Colombian retail businessman Samuel Azout, will bring Payless ShoeSource to the Colombian market with 10 new stores expected to open beginning in summer and early fall 2008. Details of this new j
VF Corp. Third Quarter Sales Exceed $2 Billion
VF Corporation third quarter revenues rose 15% to a record $2.07 billion, compared with $1.81 billion in the third quarter of 2006, driven by higher revenues across the Outdoor, Jeanswear and Imagewear businesses and from revenues from 2007 acquisitions.
Oakley Q3 Income Climbs on 25% Sales Increase
Oakley third quarter net sales were $263.8 million, an increase of 25.5% from $210.2 million in the same period of 2006. Net income for the third quarter totaled $23.7 million, or 34 cents per diluted share, which includes an approximate two cents per dil
Former Starbucks CFO Joins Lululemon Board
Michael Casey has been appointed to lululemon athletica's board of directors and will serve on the company's audit committee. The company increased the size of the board of directors from eight to nine members and appointed Mr. Casey to fill the
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