Author: SGB Media

Nordica Creates New NorCal Sales Team

September 14, 2005 SGB Update

Nordica USA announces the formation of a new sales team to provide sales and service coverage for the northern California territory. This move is in response to the very strong pre-season order increases for Nordica Boots and Nordica Skis.Brian Salemme, t

Bridgedale Inks Deal with the Breast Cancer Fund

September 14, 2005 SGB Update

Bridgedale has partnered with the Breast Cancer Fund to donate 10% of the net wholesale amount from their newest women's performance sock, the X-Hale to the organization for one year beginning January 1, 2006. The Breast Cancer Fund focuses on preven

K2 Moves Völkl Performance Wear Under Marker Umbrella

September 13, 2005 SGB Update

K2 Inc. announced that Völkl Performance Wear, the apparel division of Völkl skis, will move under its Marker Ltd. division in Salt Lake City, Utah. This transition, effective with the 2006/2007 season, will further strengthen K2’s apparel platform which

Wolverine Appoints New Director

September 13, 2005 SGB Update

Wolverine World Wide appointed Michael A. Volkema to the Company's Board of Directors, with a term to begin on December 1, 2005. Volkema is the Chairman of Herman Miller, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of furnishings for the office and hom

Saucony Continues as Official Shoe of L.A. Marathon

September 13, 2005 SGB Update

Saucony returns for an eighth year as an official sponsor of the Los Angeles Marathon on March 19, 2006. This relationship with the Los Angeles Marathon represents a 10-year-long commitment to the Los Angeles running community…

West Marine Issues Update On Katrina Damage

September 12, 2005 SGB Update

West Marine announced today that to their knowledge, all Company associates are safe, but four West Marine stores were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. An additional nine West Marine stores and BoatU.S. Marine Centers were damaged but are currently operati

Burton Launches Spring/Summer Apparel Line

September 12, 2005 SGB Update

Burton will enter the Spring/Summer months with the launch of 'Burton Life' 2006 Spring/Summer men's apparel collection. The first line of its kind from a snowboard manufacturer, Burton Life is designed to give “loyal riders what they have

ATTA Summit Breaks New Ground

September 12, 2005 SGB Update

Supporting efforts by the Adventure Travel Trade Association to redefine, reorganize and galvanize the fragmented adventure travel industry, more than 40 top executives are scheduled to speak at the Adventure Travel World Summit in Seattle, October, 16-18

Big 5 to Remain Listed on Nasdaq

September 9, 2005 SGB Update

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation received a determination from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) to continue the listing of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq National Market following the Company's filing of its Annual

Acquisitions Help G-III Cut Second Quarter Net Loss

September 9, 2005 SGB Update

For the three-month period ended July 31, 2005, G-III reported net sales of $54.6 million and a net loss of $301,000, or $0.04 per share, compared to net sales of $44.0 million and a net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.23 per share, last year. For the six-mon

Outdoor Research Hires Rosenstein as Sales Director

September 9, 2005 SGB Update

Outdoor Research hired Dave Rosenstein as Director of Sales for the Eastern US. Rosenstein will work directly with the New England, Mid Atlantic, Southeast and Great Lakes territory reps. He will be based in New York to best serve the territory needs and

Leadership Change at Ski Utah

September 9, 2005 SGB Update

The executive board of Ski Utah/Utah Ski & Snowboard Association today decided to change the leadership of the association effective immediately. A nationwide search for a new executive director will be conducted.

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