Scott USA has hired Julian Angus to the company’s bike group. Angus will be the sales manager for the Florida territory. Angus started his cycling career at age 17, working for Sarasota Bike & Trike. He went on to work for five different specialty bike r
Author: SGB Media
Cloudveil Taps Marmot and Camelbak for Two Key Hires
Cloudveil announced the hiring of two key personnel, John Rounds to the role of Director of North American Sales and
Ali Levy to the newly created position of Retail merchandising Coordinator. Rounds, formerly the National Sales Manager Recreational Divis
SmartWool Inks $30 million Merino Contract
SmartWool Corporation, the single largest branded
purchaser of New Zealand merino wool, has inked a partnership with The New Zealand Merino Company that guarantees minimum price levels for New Zealand wool growers producing merino wool for use in SmartWoo
Buck Knives Finalizes Idaho Move
Buck Knives announced that Saturday, May 21, 2005 will be the date for the ribbon cutting ceremony in their new Idaho facility. Completing the year-long journey from San Diego, CA to Post Falls, ID, Buck Knives is confident about their strong position aft
Quiksilver Announces Two-for-One Stock Split
Quiksilver has approved a two-for-one stock split of the Company's common shares, subject to stockholder approval of the amendment of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, which is expected at today's Annual Meeting of Stockholders. T
Bite Footwear Ranked #1 in Golf by Independent Study
Bite Footwear has been ranked the number one golf shoe brand in consumer satisfaction, according to the 2004 Darrell Consumer Survey, a trusted independent survey of golf equipment usage. Bite ranks first in comfort, durability and value among the top gol
KCPR Inks Deal with Dansko
Dansko footwear announces that Kristin Carpenter Public
Relations (KCPR) will be handling the public relations efforts for the brand effective immediately. KCPR will promote the launch of two new fashion-forward collections from Dansko, including the Beac
Sea Otter Classic Signs Two New Sponsors
Sierra Nevada Brewery and Kodak EasyShare Gallery have signed on as Co-Presenting Sponsors of the Sea Otter Classic. The 15th annual Sea Otter Classic, known throughout the cycling world as the grand season opener,
will be held on April 14-17, 2005 at the
Orange 21 Appoints New VP of Operations
Orange 21 has appointed Richard C. Marshall, Jr. as Vice President of Operations. Mr. Marshall comes to Orange 21 with over 19 years of experience in operations with companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Pepsi, and Rubbermaid. Most recently, Mr. Marshall s
Four New Faces Join Camelbak
CamelBak Products announced four new hires to complement the company in the the outdoor recreation market. E. McDowell “Mac” Tillman was hired as Director of Product Marketing, Jonathan Austen as Category Manager: Outdoor, Thomas Andrews as Regional Sales
Quiksilver to Acquire Rossignol in $320 million Stock Buy-out
Quiksilver announced an agreement in principle to acquire the Rossignol Group SA. The Rossignol Group owns and operates a diversified portfolio of premier brands including Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange and Look in winter sports, as well as Cleveland Golf. Th
Rossignol Announces Expected Loss in 2004-05; Shares Suspended Due to Quiksilver Deal
Approaching the end of season 2004/05, Rossignol announced a preliminary report as to the operations and perspectives of the results for the current fiscal year will be released. First estimates on the winter sports equipment sector show a slight increase
Pund and Farinholt Join Silver Steep Partners
Nathan Pund and Robert Farinholt have joined Silver Steep Partners just a few months after Sally McCoy launched the specialty outdoor and active lifestyle financial advisory firm. Pund and Farinholt, formerly with RBC Capital Markets, bring years of Wall
Redfeather Donates Percentage of Profits to NSCD
For the 2004-05 winter seasons, Redfeather marketed a unique snowshoe model called the “Freedom” to benefit the NSCD as well as celebrate its 15th anniversary. A total of 5% of its total sales went to the NSCD as well as an exclusive hangtag created to il
Black Diamond Becomes AMGA Diamond Level Sponsor
Black Diamond Equipment has become a Diamond Level Sponsor of the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA). Black Diamond will also be the exclusive partner of the 2005 Rock Guides exams, offering aspirant guides funding and support…
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