Author: SGB Media

Amer to Consolidate U.S. Management Teams

August 17, 2006 SGB Update

In an effort to strengthen Amer Sports' presence and to develop its business in the largest winter & outdoor market in the world, The U.S., Amer Sports has decided to
consolidate Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor America business under one management. The

Acopa USA President Killed in Auto Accident

August 17, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

According to local papers, Acopa USA’s president, Steve Karafa was killed in a car accident while on his way home from OR Summer Market on U.S. 93 when the vehicle he was riding in overturned. Climbing legend and Acopa spokesperson John Bachar was at the

Crocs Prices Secondary Offering

August 17, 2006 SGB Executive

Crocs, Inc. priced their underwritten secondary public offering of 8.29 million shares of its common stock by certain stockholders at a price of $27.66. The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1.24 million shares of common st

PSIA, AASI, andNSP Extend Deal with Subaru

August 17, 2006 SGB Executive

The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), and the National Ski Patrol (NSP) announce that they will receive continued support from Subaru of America, Inc. The new five-year agreement with Sub

Yakima Hires Tool Products Vet as New CEO

August 17, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Yakima Products, Inc. named Gerald T. Heinlen to the position of chief executive officer. The appointment is effective as of August 28. Mr. Heinlen’s career includes nearly 20 years in consumer products, including 10 years with Waterloo Industries in Wat

Gander Inks iTV Sales Deal with Turner Media

August 16, 2006 SGB Update

Turner Media Group inked an agreement with Gander Mountain Company to launch Gander Mountain Lodge, the first nationally televised weekly transactional program offering hunting, fishing and outdoor products for sale to viewers and incorporating interactiv

Gander Sees Bottom Line Improvement on 6.7% Comps Decline

August 16, 2006 SGB Update

Gander Mountain Company second fiscal quarter sales increased to $182.5 million, a gain of 5.0% over fiscal 2005. The loss from operations declined to $2.7 million in the quarter from $8.0 million in the same quarter of the prior year, a 66% improvement.

SIA Launches Education Workshops

August 16, 2006 SGB Executive

SnowSports Industries America is producing five one-day education workshops for suppliers, retailers and industry reps featuring presentations structured to move product and help businesses make more money in today’s competitive market. The workshop se

OR Summer Market Sees 12.4% Attendance Increase

August 15, 2006 SGB Update

The 25th Birthday of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, which took place from August 10-13 in Salt Lake City, Utah, attracted 21,711 attendees from around the globe, an 12.4% increase in attendance from last year’s Summer Market. There were 967 unique exhib

Big City Mountaineers Has Successful OR of Fundraising

August 15, 2006 SGB Update

Big City Mountaineers raised an excess of $5,000 at OR Summer Market 2006 through numerous fundraising events.
Many outdoor manufacturers held events that either fully or partially benefited BCM, including: JanSport’s Shake ‘n Bake; Highgear’s Time for Te

Dick’s Sporting Goods Ups 2006 Guidance on Strong Q2

August 15, 2006 SGB Update

Dick's Sporting Goods net income for the second quarter increased 25% to $25.7 million and earnings per share increased 24% to 47 cents, as compared to prior year proforma net income of $20.6 million, or 38 cents per share. Earnings guidance provided

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