Author: SGB Media

Outdoor Industry Rendezvous Gains Momentum…

October 16, 2006 SGB Executive

OIA’s Rendezvous has always been a top quality event with a solid line-up of speakers discussing the most pertinent issues, and this year’s event was certainly no exception. However, the real story in Chattanooga revolved around the quality of the attende

Sally McCoy Takes Over as Camelbak CEO…

October 16, 2006 SGB Executive

Sally McCoy, co-founder of Silver Steep Partners, will take over as president and CEO of Camelbak, replacing J. Marty O’Donohue who was appointed to the role in January of this year. McCoy has been working as a strategic advisor for Camelbak for the past

Rebel Sports Australia Posts Double-Digit Q1 Comps Gain

October 16, 2006 SGB Executive

Australia’s Rebel Sport Limited posted its seventh consecutive quarter of comparable store sales gains with an improvement of 12.3% for the company’s fiscal first quarter after a gain of 2.4% during the same period last year. Group sales revenue for the q

Amer to Consolidate Wintersports Group in Utah…

October 16, 2006 SGB Executive

Local papers are reporting that Amer Sports is moving its wintersports group to Ogden, Utah next summer. The move will be the latest by a company seeking to locate its wintersports organization headquarters in Utah, which puts them closer to the mountain

Timbuk2 Inks Deal with QBP

October 16, 2006 SGB Executive

Timbuk2 and Quality Bike Parts have inked a distribution agreement for the United States beginning in October 2006. QBP will offer a selection of approximately 45 Timbuk2 styles focusing mostly on messenger bags, packs, bike seat packs, and accessories to

B.O.S.S. Goes One-On-One with EMS’ Will Manzer…

October 16, 2006 SGB Executive

On July 14, 2003, Will Manzer was appointed president and CEO of Eastern Mountain Sports. Prior to his position with EMS, Manzer served as president of the Perry Ellis Menswear group and was slated to become president of the Perry Ellis Brand before he le

Kulczycki Takes over as CEO of Filson

October 13, 2006 SGB Update

Filson Holdings, Inc., parent company of C.C. Filson Company, has appointed Bill Kulczycki as President and Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Doug Williams, who becomes Chairman of the Board. Kulczycki will be based in the company’s Seattle, Washington

Dobbins Joins Athlete’s Foot as VP/GMM

October 12, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Mark Dobbins, most recently Vice President/Divisional Merchandise Manager for Hibbett Sporting Goods has returned to The Athlete’s Foot as Vice President/GMM. In his new role at The Athlete’s Foot, Mark will be responsible for Merchandise and Marketing o

Kulczycki Takes over as CEO of Filson

October 12, 2006 SGB Update

Filson Holdings, Inc., parent company of C.C. Filson Company, has appointed Bill Kulczycki as President and Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Doug Williams, who becomes Chairman of the Board. Kulczycki will be based in the company’s Seattle, Washington

Rebel Sports Australia Fiscal Q1 Comps Jump 12.3%

October 11, 2006 SGB Update

Rebel Sport Limited’s group sales revenue for the fiscal first quarter ended 30 September 2006 increased by 17.4% to A$91.3 million ($68.7 mm) when compared to the three months ended 1 October 2005, including sales revenue from the Glue lifestyle stores.

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