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Moonstone Increases Doors by 50%

January 24, 2005 SGB Update

Moonstone Mountain Equipment has surpassed the 300-door milestone, an increase of 50% over this time a year ago. This increase was primarily due to retailers’ strong response to Moonstone’s Fall ’04 line, a revitalized and expanded Spring ‘05 line and str

Monardo Resigns from Cervelo and Returns to Australia

January 24, 2005 SGB Update

Cervelo Cycles announced the resignation of Sam Monardo, General Sales Manager Sam will be moving back to Australia in May where he will embark on his own entrepreneurial venture by opening a bicycle shop. “The time is right, and this is a great opportuni

Watermark to Pull-Out of Arcata Completely

January 20, 2005 SGB Update

WaterMark will relocate its remaining operations to Portland, Oregon by September 30, 2005. The existing, leased Arcata facility will be vacated by year end. A select number of employees in the additional departments affected by this decision will be offe

Forzani Acquires National Sports

January 20, 2005 SGB Update

The Forzani Group announced the proposed acquisition of National Gym Clothing Limited, operating as National Sports in Ontario. The acquisition of National Sports will
result in the addition of 19 stores in Ontario and approximately 486,000 square feet o

La Sportiva and GoLite Join Forces with Trail-Running Team

January 20, 2005 SGB Update

In a concerted effort to support the growth of trail
running LaSportiva and GoLite are joining forces to sponsor a high-profile running team for the 2005 race season and beyond.The team will consist of an Elite Team, Pro Team, Adventure Team, and Demo Tea

Raleigh Taps Wisk for Director of Operations

January 20, 2005 SGB Update

Raleigh America named Clyde Wisk Director of Operations to oversee analytical and logistical transportation support for the bicycle supplier’s three U.S. distribution centers. Wisk has more than 15 years of experience in operations management with major m

Gregory Packs Appoints New Assistant Sales Manager

January 20, 2005 SGB Executive

Gregory Mountain Products has announced the promotion of Jordan Phillips to the newly created position of Assistant Sales Manager, effective immediately. Gregory packs, the market share leader in medium and large internal frame backpacks, continues to res

OIA Asks for Industry Executive’s Support

January 19, 2005 SGB Update

OIA has asked for the support of the outdoor industry in its efforts to see that the Stateside Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery programs are fully funded. Over thirty of the outdoor industry’s top CEOs and president

Indigo Hires Three New Sales Reps

January 19, 2005 SGB Update

Indigo Equipment has retained three new sales representatives to cover two important territories, New England and the Pacific Northwest. In New England, Indigo hired Velocity Sales, founded by partners Michael Schmidt and Bill Bruzzese. In the Pacific Nor

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Sets Bar Date for Huffy Case

January 19, 2005 SGB Update

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Western Division, entered a Bar Date Order establishing March 15, 2005, at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, as the final date and time for filing proofs of claim or interest against Huf

Smartwool Inks Four-Year Deal with OIA

January 18, 2005 SGB Update

Outdoor Industry Association announced a new multiyear relationship with SmartWool as the Title Sponsor of the Industry Breakfast and Retailer Seminar Series at the industry’s largest trade shows, Outdoor Retailer Summer and Winter Markets. SmartWool has

Gander Mtn. to Expand Marine Offering

January 18, 2005 SGB Update

Gander Mountain and Genmar Holdings announced an agreement to sell and rent several Genmar boat lines at Gander Mountain stores, expanding on Gander Mountain's existing assortment of canoes, kayaks and small fishing boats. Gander Mountain also announ

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