Fairview Capital Investment Management, owner of 2.6% of the shares of Saucony, announced that it intends to vote against the proposal to sell Saucony to Stride Rite Corporation because the $23 per share sale price is inadequate…
Author: SGB Media
BLM and Access Fund In Groundbreaking Deal
The Access Fund and the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) inked a ground-breaking memorandum of understanding (MOU) that formalizes a cooperative agreement to work at the national, regional and local levels on mutually
Backcountry.com Caters to Snowboarders with DogFunk.com
Armed with the latest gear from Burton, K2, Oakley and Forum, and a growing selection of small private labels like Betty Rides, KR3W and Rome – DogFunk.com has broken away from its mothership, Backcountry.com, and will be establishing a “for us by us” min
Marmot Discontinues Dana Designs
For spring, 2006, Dana packs will become Marmot packs. Marmot stated that the “DNA” of Dana Design will be melded with the aesthetics of Marmot. Familiar Dana components like Arc Flex and Arc Energy and Dana styles like the Terraplane, Glacier, Bridger an
OIF Launches ‘Getting Americans Active’
To leverage outdoor industry resources to introduce more Americans to the benefits of an active lifestyle, Outdoor Industry Foundation has launched Getting Americans Active, a database of outreach programs and initiatives designed to promote increased you
PPA Develops Canoe and Kayak Safety Draft
The Professional Paddlesports Association released the manufacturing standards consensus ballot, which was developed by a PPA-led committee, in partnership with the American Boat and Yacht Council, charged with developing a standard that addresses canoe a
Mastro and Cordray Named Horny Toad Reps of the Year
On the final night of the recent Horny Toad annual sales meeting, Jen Mastro and Jen Cordray won “Rep of the Year” honors and a cocktail napkin IOU for the cash award from company president Gordon Seabury. Mastro and Cordray are the Rocky Mountain reps fo
American Skiing Company: Revenues and Skier Visits Climb
American Skiing Company announced an increase in resort revenues of approximately $16 million (7%) and an increase in skier visitation for the year to date. The improved results were due to an increase in season pass visitation as a result of the successf
Confluence Consolidates Operations in Easley; Trinity Facility to Close
Confluence Holdings Corporation will be consolidating all of its operations, sales, marketing, finance and manufacturing into its Easley, South Carolina facility. As a result of the consolidation Confluence will cease operation and close its Trinity faci
Backpacker’s Pantry Doubles Production
Backpacker’s Pantry is doubling production to keep up with hungry upcoming Summer 2005 demand and beyond. The complex process of manufacturing ready-to-eat gourmet meals leaves very little room for error. The labor and high-tech equipment involved in keep
Razor Recalls Scooters Due to Two Defects
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Razor USA recalled about 246,000 electric scooters due to a weld which can break, and roughly 584,000 Razor USA PowMax Battery Chargers, manufactured by Leadman Electronic Co. Both items were manufactured in Chi
Fisher-Price Recalls Scooters and Mini Bikes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in voluntary cooperation with Fisher-Price is recalling Power Wheels Lightning PAC Scooters and Power Wheels MX3 Mini Bikes. Roughly 29,000 scooters and 5,000 mini bikes are affected by the recall…
Giant Bicycle Taps Hayter Communications
Giant Bicycle named Seattle-based Hayter Communications as its new public relations agency of record. Hayter Communications will handle consumer-focused public relations, support material development and drive media relations for Giant through the agency’
Schrupp Promoted to Communications Director of PSIA and AASI
Wendy Schrupp, the longtime associate editor for the National Ski Patrol (NSP), the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), has been promoted to communications director and editor-in-ch
Everett Resigns from COO Position at West Marine
West Marine's President and Chief Operating Officer Richard Everett is resigning to pursue his other interests. In addition, Mr. Everett is resigning from the Company's board of directors. Mr. Everett will remain with West Marine for an extended
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal