Author: SGB Media

The Hockey Company Acquires German Distributor

November 20, 2003 SGB Update

The Hockey Company Holdings announced the proposed acquisition of Norbert Ewald GmbH (Ewald Sport Service), a leading hockey equipment distributor in Germany, in order to better service the Central European market…

Reebok Hires New Chief Human Resources Officer

November 20, 2003 SGB Update

Reebok has appointed Bob Myers as Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President of the corporation. Bob has more than twenty-two years of human resources experience, which includes leadership positions at such top global brands as PepsiCo, Targ

Vail Resorts Shuffles Their Deck

November 19, 2003 SGB Executive

Vail Resorts announced two senior officer appointments: Jeffrey W. Jones, currently SVP and CFO of Vail Resorts Development Company, will become senior vice president and chief financial officer of Vail Resorts, Inc. In this capacity, Jeff Jones will be r

Smith Taps Arnette for Surf Marketing Manager

November 19, 2003 SGB Executive

Smith Optics Surf Marketing and Promotions Manager position has been filled by Chris Drummy. Drummy will be responsible for all surf team management and marketing operations in Smith Optics’ satellite office in San Clemente, California…

Backbone Adds Bauer Sports Rack to Client Stable

November 19, 2003 SGB Executive

Bauer Industries has retained Backbone Media to manage its public relations efforts. In addition to its manufacturing division, Bauer also operates 15 retail stores, under the name of Sports Rack, in California, Colorado, Utah and Washington as well as a

Iikka Backstrom Joins Sims

November 19, 2003 SGB Executive

Sims snowboards is pleased to announce that Iikka Backstrom is now riding for Sims. Iikka will one of three riders that will be endorsing the new Protocol series. At 18 Iikka is one of the most well-known and marketed riders across the globe…

New Era Cap Upgraded By Fair Labor Assoc.

November 19, 2003 SGB Executive

New Era Cap Company announced that the Fair Labor Association has elevated the company to Category A membership, up from Category B membership. New Era became a member of the FLA, in Category B standing, in September 2002…

Matthew D. Serra Is New Foot Locker COB

November 19, 2003 SGB Executive

Foot Locker, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected Matthew D. Serra Chairman of the Board, effective February 1, 2004. Mr. Serra will continue to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. J. Carter Bacot, who was

Jantzen Parent Reports 125.9% Revenue Increase

November 19, 2003 SGB Executive

Perry Ellis International reported record total revenue for Q3 ended October 31, 2003 of $159.5 million, an increase of $88.9 million, or 125.9%, over the $70.6 million reported for the same period last year. The increase is primarily attributable to the

Burlington CEO Speaks Out On China Safeguards

November 18, 2003 SGB Update

Wilbur L. Ross, Chairman of Burlington Industries said, “We are delighted with the Administration's decision regarding the China safeguards. The textile and apparel industries have been hurt severely by inappropriate behavior on the part of China and

Boeri Refutes Consumer Report’s Findings

November 18, 2003 SGB Update

In the December 2003 issue of Consumer Reports Magazine an article was published titled “Safety on the Slopes”. In this article several ski helmets were tested and evaluated by the staff at Consumer Reports. One of the tested models was the Boeri Axis Rag

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