Author: SGB Media

Axis Outdoor Hires Two New Reps

August 4, 2005 SGB Update

Axis Outdoor hired two new rep agencies. Mike Fisher has been hired to service New England – CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT. Bret Fishman of X-Treme Fun Sales is responsible for the Rockies – CO, NM, UT, WY, and Brian Block expands his turf. In addition to repres

Blurr Implements New, Aggressive U.S. Sales Strategy

August 4, 2005 SGB Update

blurr recently added to its sales force with the intent of pursuing an aggressive distribution strategy for the US market. Toby Reid, formerly of Mountain Equipment Co-op and G3, has joined blurr as Sales Manager as of March 2005, and has since enlisted

The Walking Company Q2 Comps Jump 18.3%

August 4, 2005 SGB Update

Big Dog Holdings, for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, consolidated net sales were $43.4 million as compared with $41.0 million in the second quarter 2004. Consolidated retail sales increased 6%, primarily due to comparative store sales increase of 7%. Co

Yakima Launches New Advertising Campaign with New Firm

August 4, 2005 SGB Update

Rounding out its initiative to implement a strategic marketing plan to launch a re-vitalized Yakima, the company named the Philadelphia-based advertising agency, Stick and Move, as its advertising firm of record. Stick and Move, founded by Jared Scott an

Jackson Kayaks Launches Two New Retail Programs

August 4, 2005 SGB Update

Jackson Kayak’s new retail concept is primed to bolster the company’s reputation for innovation both on and off the water. At the pinnacle of the three-tiered approach to dealer sales is a Super Store concept that is already proving its validity in the ma

Giant Recalls Cypress and Sedona Bicycles

August 4, 2005 SGB Update

Giant Bicycles voluntarily recalled 76 of its Cypress and Sedona bicycles because the rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer’s specification and could crack. The bicycles were sold at authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwi

Hi-Tec Inks Licensing Deal in Japan

August 3, 2005 SGB Update

Hi-Tec Sports PLC inked an agreement with MoonStar to distribute and licence its Hi-Tec brand into the Japanese market. Currently Hi-Tec is the world’s 13th largest athletic footwear company and is number 3 in the global outdoor market. MoonStar has a lon

REI to Open First Connecticut Store

August 3, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

REI plans to open a store in West Hartford, Conn., in the fall of 2007. The 27,000 square-foot, two-story store will be located at Blue Back Square, a mixed-use development, to be built in West Hartford Center. The store, which will employ about 55 full-

Zumiez July Comps Jump 12.7%

August 3, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

Zumiez total net sales for the four-week period ended July 30, 2005 increased 28.4% to $13.7 million, compared to $10.6 million for the four-week period ended July 31, 2004. The company's comparable store sales increased 12.7% for the past month, ver

ICON Recalls Treadmills

August 3, 2005 SGB Update

ICON Health & Fitness, in cooperation with the CPSC, recalled About 16,700 of its Epic T60 Treadmills. According to the company, If assembly instructions are not properly followed the gas spring/shock can be damaged during assembly if the walking platform

Thor•lo Hires Two New Reps

August 3, 2005 SGB Update

Thor•lo hired Greg Henderson and Rob Walker, from the Northeast Trading Group, are its new independent representatives for the states of Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island. With over 15 years of retail sales experience, Rob and Greg brin

Hydrapack Adds Two New Faces

August 2, 2005 SGB Update

Hydrapak hired two new employees to spearhead the company’s Sales, Service and Promotions areas due to its recent growth and popularity of its technology and products in the marketplace. Matt Patterson is the new Director of Sales and National Accounts fo

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