A total of $4,000 was raised by CamelBak for the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) from sales of the new CamelBak Bottle during Interbike 2006 in Las Vegas…
Author: SGB Media
K2 Moves California Snowshoe Operations to Seattle
K2 Sports plans to close its Snow-Shoe development facility in Berkeley, Calif., and to integrate the U.S. sales, product development and global marketing operation into K2’s new headquarters in Seattle…
Conservation Alliance Lobbies DC for Idaho Wilderness
A group of four Conservation Alliance members traveled to Washington DC to talk to members of Congress about the importance of securing new Wilderness designations in Idaho’s Boulder-White Clouds Mountains…
Rebel Sports Australia Fiscal Q1 Comps Jump 12.3%
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.
LaCrosse Wins CFD Boot Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has been awarded a $1.25
million direct contract to produce the Phoenix Bunker Boot for the Chicago Fire Department…
Jon Muir Promoted to GM of Wilson Racquet Sports
Jon Muir has been promoted to General Manager of Wilson Racquet Sports. Effective immediately, Muir will report to Wilson President Chris Considine, and will oversee the Racquet Sports business on a global level.
Nike Has 1,500 Employees Participate in Community Involvement Day
For Nike’s Eighth annual Community Involvement Day in Oregon, more than 1,500 U.S.-based Nike employees volunteered out in their communities, including 850 employees in Oregon who supported 31 different projects in Multnomah and Washington counties doing
Lotto Sees Double Digit Growth in First Half
During the first six months of 2006, Lotto Sport Italia, saw sales of Lotto brand products increase 12.7% to €132.5 million ($162.9 mm) compared to the €117.7 million ($151.4 mm) in 2005. The performance was influenced by positive results both in Europe,
Nautilus Jumps Into Fight Against American Obesity
Nautilus, Inc. has introduced a new direct response advertising campaign that encourages Americans to embrace lasting weight loss by increasing their physical activity.
The campaign includes Gregg Hammann, Nautilus chairman and CEO, outlining the overarch
Champs COO Takes Over as President and CEO of Foot Locker – Int’l
Foot Locker, Inc. appointed Ron Halls to the position of President & CEO, Foot Locker, Inc. – International. Ron will have the responsibility of overseeing the Company's Foot Locker operations in Europe, Canada and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as
Kellwood Signs New Licensing Deals with Phillips-Van Heusen
Kellwood Company signed agreement with Phillips-Van Heusen on three licensing arrangements. Phillips-Van Heusen and Kellwood have agreed to extend the Calvin Klein women's better sportswear license for North America until 2012 with a renewal option t
Urban Climber and UIAA Ink Exclusive Endorsement Deal
Urban Climber Magazine and The International Council for Competition Climbing have entered into a multi-year strategic partnership. Effective immediately, Urban Climber Magazine becomes UIAA Climbing's Official Magazine Partner in North America, prov
SGMA Taps True North for Spring Market PR
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association has selected True North Brand Group, Inc. to oversee public relations efforts for SGMA Spring Market. SGMA Spring Market is scheduled for June 11-13, 2007 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
HEAD Partners with 3point5
To ensure consumers receive the most accurate and useful information when purchasing winter sports products, HEAD Wintersports is partnered with 3point5, an online product education program that teaches retailers and their sales force about a company’s hi
Rekman and Scriver Join Kokatat Sales Team
Nikki Rekman and Mark Scriver have accepted the position of sales reps for Canada for Kokatat. Nikki will be covering Western Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan and Mark will be covering Eastern Canada including Ontario,
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