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Outdoor Research Partners with JAM Media

November 30, 2004 SGB Update

Outdoor Research has partnered with Julie McFadden of JAM Media to enhance PR efforts. Julie McFadden has worked in marketing for the past 14 years, including much success in the outdoor industry.. She has been working with Exped since 2001, which Outdoor

PrimaLoft Lands Special Forces Deal

November 30, 2004 SGB Update

The U.S. Special Forces, which includes the Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Delta Forces and the Air Force, has adopted PrimaLoft – Insulation Technology as the insulating layer for its Protective Combat Uniform (PCU). PrimaLoft was originally developed in the

Hayes Brothers Snowboards Hires Schorr as N.E. Rep

November 30, 2004 SGB Update

Hayes Brothers Snowboards has hired veteran industry sales rep, Jeff Schorr. Jeff will handle sales throughout the northeast, along with taking on some sales manager duties. Founder Steve Hayes said, “Hayes Brothers has made solid inroads without any sal

Interbike Offers Savings to Exhibitors

November 30, 2004 SGB Update

Interbike has inked a deal offering major savings for exhibitors at the 2005 Interbike International Bicycle Expo through a new agreement with GES Expositions. The new program will cut costs on basic services, including labor for booth set up, selected fu

Chaos Launches new Logo for Show Season…

November 30, 2004 SGB Update

CHAOS–Threads for Heads has launched a newly revised logo for the SIA and Outdoor Retailer shows. Chaos and its sister Brand Moon Shadow have projected a sales increase of 50% this year. Chaos says that these two brands have accomplished this target for

Atlas Moves to Berkeley

November 30, 2004 SGB Update

Atlas Snow-Shoe Company has moved to a larger facility across the bay in Berkeley, California. The new facility is located in the “light industrial” section that spans Berkeley and Emeryville, home to many cutting edge and creative companies. The move fa

Alpina Sports Corp named as new Canadian Distributor

November 29, 2004 SGB Update

On the heels of a transition of ownership of the US based Alpina Sports Corp, more news; the organization announces it has expanded its distribution into Canada. Heading the Canadian sales team will be Mike Doble, National Sales Manager who joined Alpina

Snyder Promoted to Product Manager at Thule

November 29, 2004 SGB Executive SGB Update

Two years ago, Darren Snyder handed in his apron and spoke wrenches for a chance to climb behind the wheel of a Thule Envoy van and crisscross the Western states to visit Thule retailers, consumer events, and support Thule reps. After shaking hands with

Hi-Tec Announces Several Key Promotions

November 29, 2004 SGB Executive SGB Update

Hi-Tec Sports USA, has announced the addition of Kevin R. Adametz to the Hi-Tec/Magnum management team in the position of Eastern Sales Director. Kevin joins the outdoor and tactical footwear company with a wealth of experience in sales, key account mana

Thorlo Inks Deals with Ski Resorts

November 29, 2004 SGB Executive SGB Update

THORLO has joined forces with selected premier US ski and snowboard resorts to sponsor on-mountain activities, events, and competitions this winter. Thorlos is the Official Sock of Aspen/Snowmass, Durango Mountain Resort, Telluride Ski and Golf, and Taos

The Athlete’s Foot Expands into India

November 29, 2004 SGB Executive SGB Update

The Athlete's Foot has formalized an agreement with Planet Sports Pvt Ltd. to become The Athlete's Foot's master franchisee for India. The company projects 80 store openings over the length of the 15-year agreement. Planet Sports Pvt Ltd.

Fitness Quest Recalling Ab Lounges…

November 29, 2004 SGB Executive SGB Update

Fitness Quest Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 460,000 Ab Lounge, Ab Lounge 2, and Ab Lounge Ultimate Exercisers. Consumers have been advised to stop using the recall

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