Author: SGB Media

TimBuk2 Changes Ownership

October 4, 2005 SGB Update

A majority ownership of Timbuk2 Designs was acquired by private equity investors. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The equity investment is led by a new San Francisco private equity fund, VMG Equity Partners, and the Washington, D.C.-based fund, Capi

Liz Wilson Promoted to Key Accounts Director at SportHill

October 4, 2005 SGB Update

Jim Hill, President of SportHill, announced the
promotion of Liz Wilson to the newly created position, Director of National and International Key Accounts. Liz Wilson began her career at SportHill in the early 90s in the shipping department, progressing t

SIA Adds New Sales and Marketing Manager

October 4, 2005 SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America hired John “Reddy” Kennedy the Central Regional sales and marketing manager covering states and provinces in the central United States and Canada. Reddy will help expand sales of SIA’s products as well as service the needs of

Johnson Outdoors Acquires Two Marine Electronics Brands

October 4, 2005 SGB Update

Johnson Outdoors added to its portfolio of, outdoor recreational brands with Cannon downriggers and Bottomline fishfinders. The brands and assets were acquired in a cash purchase from Computrol of Boise, Idaho, a wholly owned subsidiary of Armstrong Inter

RBK Hockey Inks Endorsement Deal with Datsyuk

October 4, 2005 SGB Update

Reebok signed a multi-year endorsement agreement with Russian superstar Pavel Datsyuk. The Red Wings center has made the switch to Reebok and will take to the ice in head-to-toe Rbk Hockey equipment and apparel. Datsyuk is the newest edition to the Rbk

Luxottica Acquires China Eyewear Chain

October 4, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

The Luxottica Group will acquire Ming Long Optical, the largest premium optical chain in the province of Guangdong, China. As a result, the Group becomes the leading operator of premium optical stores in China, with a total of 278 locations in two of the

Garmin Acquires MotionBased Technologies

October 3, 2005 SGB Update

Garmin acquired MotionBased Technologies, a privately held developer of web based applications for GPS devices. MotionBased Technologies will continue operations as a division of Garmin International, Inc., a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. Financial terms were

Miôn Taps Outdoor Sports Marketing to Cover South

October 3, 2005 SGB Update

Miôn footwear hired Outdoor Sports Marketing as the company’s new sales representative agency for the South. Outdoor Sports Marketing is composed of Nolan Davis, Rion Smith, Scott Eddins, Martin Wilkinson and Tavia Davis. The team covers the states of Flo

Interbike: Bike Market is Hitting on All Cylinders…

October 3, 2005 SGB Update

Interbike couldn’t have been better. The energy on the floor – from retailers and vendors alike – surpassed previous years, even with a few hurdles to overcome. Most retailers are having a banner year so far, with a strong early spring and even stronger s

Fly Fishing Retailer Sees Optimism Mix with Elitism…

October 3, 2005 SGB Update

The Fly Fishing Retailer World Trade Expo in Denver Colo. again came to a close with healthy attendance and an increase in square footage and exhibitors. Larger booths and the addition of 26 new exhibitors contributed to the 3.9% increase in booth space w

Altama Delta Awarded Military Contract…

October 3, 2005 SGB Update

Altama Delta, the sister company of Royal Robbins, was awarded a maximum $11.2 million fixed price contract for boots for Army and Air Force with economic price adjustment. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contra

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