Author: SGB Media

Mizuno Wins Best Debut and Best Update in Runner’s World

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

Mizuno's Wave Elixir running shoe has been awarded the “Best Debut” award, while the Mizuno Wave Creation 7 takes home the “Best Update” award from Runner’s World magazine, in their March 2006 Shoe Buyer’s Guide. The “Best Debut” honor goes to the sh

eVent Hires KCPR for Global PR Push

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

Kristin Carpenter Public Relations will be directing eVent Fabrics’ global public-relations efforts in 2006. The alliance comes in support of distribution growth in 2006 and on the verge of several new high-profile footwear, outerwear and accessory vendor

Planet Dog Creates New Philanthropic Arm

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

In order to expand their philanthropic program nationally, Planet Dog has created the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF). PDF will take the place of Planet Dog Philanthropy (PDP), Planet Dog's non-profit arm, and is the result of a re-focused mission and r

LaSportiva Italy Merges with U.S. Distributor

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

La Sportiva's North American distribution operations have become part of La Sportiva’s unified global distribution consortium. La Sportiva S.p.A., the Italian parent company and manufacturer, and La Sportiva N.A., Incorporated merged in a cooperative

Simms Hires McDowell as Marketing Manager

January 18, 2006 SGB Executive

Whitney McDowell has joined Simms Fishing Products as Marketing Manager. In this role, McDowell will help drive Simms’ strategic marketing plans and initiatives. Whitney brings a strong background of marketing and public relations experience to the compan

Kerr Joins Lamkin as OEM Sales Manager

January 18, 2006 SGB Executive

Andy Kerr has joined Lamkin as its new OEM Sales Manager. Kerr will lead Lamkin’s OEM sales and service team and assist Lamkin in its continued development of strong, long-term relationships with the game’s most respected golf equipment manufacturers…

HO Sports Hires Joyce as President and COO

January 18, 2006 SGB Executive

Timothy J. Joyce will join HO Sports Company, Inc. as President/COO effective Monday, January 23, 2006. Tim has extensive sales and marketing experience in past positions with Nike and adidas. He has the experience and leadership ability to work with th

U.S. Alpine Team to be Named at SIA.06

January 18, 2006 SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America announced that the United States Ski and Snowboard Association will officially name the U.S. Olympic Alpine Ski Team at the SIA.06 SnowSports Trade Show, January 23-26, 2006, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

Cascade Designs Makes Two Key Promotions

January 18, 2006 SGB Update

Cascade Designs recently made two key promotions. Schuyler Horton has been promoted to Vice President, Outdoor Sales and Bill Conradt to Director of North American Sales. As the V.P. of Outdoor Sales, Horton will oversee global sales and help the product

Outdoor Research Lands $1.8 Million Defense Contract

January 18, 2006 SGB Update

The U.S. Congress has passed the FY06 Department of Defense Appropriation Act which includes $1.8 million in funding support for the U.S. Marine Corps Contact Glove. Developed and manufactured by Outdoor Research, the PS150 Contact Glove with Polartec(R)

Orage Nominated for ISPO Sports Style Award

January 17, 2006 SGB Update

For the second year in a row, the Canadian Ski Brand ORAGE is nominated for the Global Sports Style Award held during the ISPO Trade Show in Munich, Germany. This European Award honors Sports style as a trend segment and is awarded by an international jur

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