Author: SGB Media

Brooks Hires Two New Top Executives

January 9, 2007 SGB Update

Brooks Sports, Inc. added a new executive vice president and COO, David Bohan, and a new vice president of human resources, Sydney Johnson-Gorrell. Bohan is responsible for directing Brooks’ global finance, operations and sales. Bohan first joined Brooks

Interbike Shifts EU Sales Role

January 9, 2007 SGB Update

Interbike has changed European-based sales agent Uwe Weissflog's role from sales to marketing communications liaison to European exhibitors and attendees…

Toray Industries Develops Recycled Nylon

January 9, 2007 SGB Update

Toray Industries has developed a line of recycled fibers and fabrics called Recyclon. In addition to recycled polyester products, Toray is introducing recycled nylon 6 fibers for the first time, and a collection of new textiles based on these fibers…

REI Plans Second Charlotte, NC Store

January 9, 2007 SGB Update

Following the successful opening of a store in Pineville, N.C., in August, 2006, REI plans to open a second store in the Charlotte area in the spring of 2008. The new store will be located in the NorthCrest development adjacent to the Northlake Mall. A st

Delta Apparel Cuts Sales and Earnings Guidance

January 8, 2007 SGB Update

Delta Apparel, Inc. expects second quarter revenues to be approximately $72 to $73 million versus its prior expectation of $74 to $78 million. Earnings are now expected to be in the range of five cents to seven cents per diluted share versus its prior gui

Reebok to Sponsor U.S. Army All-American Bowl

January 8, 2007 SGB Update

Reebok will serve as the official provider of cleats and performance apparel for the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Reebok will supply the cleated footwear, performance wear, practice wear, headwear and gloves for all players and coaches for the game.

Skechers Ups Q4 Guidance

January 8, 2007 SGB Update

Skechers USA, Inc. now expects fourth quarter 2006 revenues to be in the range of $295 million to $300 million, which is above the high-end of the Company's previous guidance of $255 million to $265 million, and 32.0% to 34.2% higher than fourth quar

SSL Expects Solid Turn-Out at Winter Buying Show

January 8, 2007 SGB Update

Sports Specialists Limited is anticipating a solid turnout at its Winter Sports Market show and a strong kickoff to the snow sports buying cycle. Taking place January 19-21, 2007, in Las Vegas, and preceding the SIA SnowSports Show, the Winter Sports Mar

PPA Changes Name; Moves Forward with Unification Strategy

January 8, 2007 SGB Update

The Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA) has changed its name to the Paddlesports Industry Association. The name change is the first step in the organization’s adoption of the recommendations put forth by the Paddlesports Industry Unification Work

Garmont to Use BDE’s New Telemark System

January 6, 2007 SGB Update

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. inked a partnership with Garmont USA to globally distribute Black Diamond’s new telemark binding interface system. Beginning in Fall 2008, Garmont will incorporate Black Diamond’s proprietary telemark binding interface into th

Ads for the Earth Auction Currently Under Way

January 5, 2007 SGB Update

The Conservation Alliance “Ads for the Earth” benefit auction has completed one week of bidding, and will conclude on January 12. The auction consists of ad space donated by Backpacker, Climbing, Canoe & Kayak, GearTrends, National Geographic Adventure, O

GarminAcquires Digital Cyclone

January 5, 2007 SGB Update

Garmin Ltd. has acquired Digital Cyclone Inc. for $45 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Garmin Ltd. earnings in 2007. DCI will operate as a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. The company will retain its management, R&D, and supporting

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