Author: SGB Media

GoLite Wins Backpacker Magazine Editors Choice Award

April 5, 2004 SGB Update

GoLite has been selected as one of the few companies to receive Backpacker Magazine's 2004 Editors' Choice award. GoLite's Kinetic jacket was uniquely distinguished this year in being the only clothing selected for the award, which is widel

HighGear is Ready to go International

April 5, 2004 SGB Update

HighGear/TechTrail is often described as one of the fastest-growing brands in the outdoor business, and after much success domestically, the North Carolina based company is now set to take their international business to an elevated level, with the additi

Smith Hosts Dealer Summit

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

Smith Optics invited two groups of dealers to Sun Valley to participate in a week of feedback, input and fun. The first two days being host to Bike Specialty, Outdoor and General Sporting Goods and Resort retailers. The latter part of the week was held fo

TUBBS ‘Romp-to-Stomp’ Series Concludes; $66,000 Raised

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

For 2004 Tubbs Snowshoe Company expanded their successful Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer, Winter Walk Series and raised over $66,000 for four affiliates of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to benefit breast cancer research, education, screenin

Tour De Georgia Shows Major Economic Benefits

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

In only the second year, officials with the Dodge Tour de Georgia project a $20 to $30 million boost to the Georgia economy. The value provided to its charitable beneficiary, the Georgia Cancer Coalition, is expected to surpass $2.5 million, doubling the

Confluence Hires New Reps

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

Confluence Watersports has hired Jared Noceti for the CA, NV, and AZ territory. Noceti will be assisting Confluence's Cathy Weil with the territory until the end of season, when Noceti will assume all territory responsibilities and Weil transitions

SIA.05 Sells Out in Record Time

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has reported that the SIA.05 SnowSports Show is officially sold out. Over 321,000 square feet has been sold with over 360 exhibitors on tap to showcase more than 750 brands. SIA has already secured space contracts from

DSW Comps Lead Retail Ventures to 45% Q4 Profit Increase

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

Retail Ventures, Inc. announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2004.
Net sales increased $41.7 million to $720.4 million from $678.8 million for the quarter, a 6.1% increase. Comparable store sales increased 2.

Mountainsmith Opens New Hong Kong Office

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

In support of significant growth over the past year and with future expansion plans in mind, Mountainsmith and parent company, 105 Meridien, announce the opening of their new corporate production office in Hong Kong. The office will facilitate management

REI Appoints Board Members

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

Members of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) returned incumbents Fran Conley, Anne Farrell, Tom Harville and Catherine Walker to the cooperative's board of directors for three-year terms…

Deuter Sales Jump 40%

March 30, 2004 SGB Update

Not only is the economy getting stronger nationwide, it is booming in Longmont, Co., headquarters of the DEUTER USA division. Pat Loomis, President at Deuter is elated with his recent numbers, “Projections are on target and we are ahead this year, in fact

Ski Resorts Team-Up to Stop Global Warming

March 30, 2004 SGB Update

This is a great ski season, and the people who run America’s ski areas want to see many more just like it. That’s why they are teaming up with a top conservation group for Keep Winter Cool, an innovative campaign to fight global warming. Dozens of resorts

Footstar Pulls the Plug on Footaction; Neville Out…

March 29, 2004 SGB Update

Footstar started the process of dismantling the Footaction business for good last week, announcing Thursday that it would sell off the remaining 353-store athletic footwear chain and then announced Friday that Shawn Neville, the former Reebok North Americ

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