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Acushnet Pays up to Protect Titleist…

February 23, 2004 SGB Update

Acushnet and Nitro Leisure Products have settled a suit out of court. Nitro refurbishes used Titleist golf balls and re-sells them for half to a third of the original retail price. At issue is Nitro’s actions that involved collecting used balls and subs

Commerce Dept. Confirms Strong Retail Numbers for January…

February 23, 2004 SGB Update

Retail sales results released by the U.S. Commerce Department show that total retail sales excluding motor vehicles rose 0.9% seasonally adjusted for the January 2004 period versus December 2003 and increased a healthy 6.8% unadjusted year-over-year for J

New Toolbox for the Outdoor Industry…

February 23, 2004 SGB Update

The Outdoor Industry Association has taken a very important first step toward growing human powered outdoor participation by completing the most exhaustive research study of consumer trends conducted to-date. This research does not specifically solve any

All In the Family at Johnson Outdoors?

February 23, 2004 SGB Update

Samuel C. Johnson, majority shareholder and director of Johnson Outdoors, and his daughter, Helen Johnson-Leipold, chairman and CEO of Johnson Outdoors, have made an offer to purchase all outstanding shares of Johnson Outdoors and take it private. Accordi

Stuck in the Middle with You…

February 23, 2004 SGB Update

In an exciting and provocative new book entitled Trading Up, Boston Consulting Group members Neil Fiske and Michael Silverman help to explain the seeming disappearance of the middle class shopper. In recent years we have seen the growing strength of the

Velo Enterprise Expands Team Sponsorships

February 23, 2004 SGB Update

In an ongoing effort to intensify it’s brand communications Velo Enterprise is has identified and signed several teams and athletes for 2004…

Billabong Posts 12.3% Net Profit Gain on 27% US Sales Increase

February 23, 2004 SGB Update

Billabong International Limited announced a strong result for the first six months of 2003-04, with a sharp rise in offshore revenue and improved operating margins. Net profit after tax lifted 12.3% to $40.6 million. After currency conversion, total group

Joyce Out, Fields In, as Germans Make adidas America Changes

February 23, 2004 SGB Update

adidas America has announced that Joe Fields will join adidas America as Senior Vice President of Sales and Retail. He will report to Erich Stamminger, the Executive Baord Member that now heads the Portland unit. Tim Joyce, who has held the SVP role since

Bass Pro Shop Will Open in Indiana

February 23, 2004 SGB Executive

General Growth Properties has signed Bass Pro Shops to be an anchor location at the River Falls Mall located in Clarksville, Indiana. Tentatively scheduled for a fall 2005 opening, the Bass Pro Shops store will serve as a “catalyst for a major reinvention

Rock and Ice Singles Out Bouldering

February 23, 2004 SGB Update

Rock and Ice magazine will expand its reach and coverage of climbing's fastest growing category with its new Bouldering Issue. “Just five years ago, bouldering was a subsport and only a handful of companies made products specific for it,” says Rock a

SRAM Places Focus on The Road

February 20, 2004 SGB Update

SRAM celebrated a huge 2003 on the road starting with Tour de France. SRAM also placed their drivetrain components in the Men’s and Women’s USPRO Criterium Championships. Heading into 2004 SRAM hopes to continue its success with several strong domestic pr

Raleigh Appoints New President and COO

February 20, 2004 SGB Update

Raleigh America announced the appointment of Steve Meineke as president and chief operating officer to drive the company’s rejuvenated brands, products, services and marketing direction. Most recently Meineke served as president of Equus Marketing & Desi