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The Access Fund Announces 2003 Awards

October 31, 2003 SGB Update

At the October Access Fund board meeting, the following awards were given to volunteers who have devoted countless hours to preserving climbing access in America. Whether digging trails, attending meetings or rallying support, they were helping to keep cl

Phoenix Footwear Scheduled to Complete Royal Robbins Acquisition

October 31, 2003 SGB Update

Phoenix Footwear Group is scheduled to complete the acquisition of Royal Robbins October 31, 2003. Phoenix Footwear had previously announced a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Robbins, Inc. on October 3, 2003. The completion of this acquisition would

Everlast Consolidates Manufacturing To Missouri

October 31, 2003 SGB Update

Everlast Worldwide will relocate its Bronx, New York sporting goods manufacturing facility and consolidate and integrate those professional and retail product operations into its Moberly, Missouri sporting goods manufacturing facility.

The Weather Channel Extends Gore Contract

October 30, 2003 SGB Update

The Weather Channel has again entrusted protection of its field meteorologists to W. L. Gore & Associates, inventor of GORE-TEX® fabric. The multi-year partnership, which began in 2000, will extend through 2005 and encompass advertising and content on bo

American Skiing Co. Sees Improvements

October 30, 2003 SGB Update

American Skiing Company announced its financial results for the 2003 fiscal year and fourth quarter ended July 27, 2003. The Company reported that its fiscal 2003 resort operating results were favorably impacted by effective targeted marketing and cost co

MountainSmith Partners With US Bobsled

October 30, 2003 SGB Update

Mountainsmith is partnering with the United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (USBSF) to become their official backpack and luggage supplier. The three-year agreement is effective immediately and will continue through the 2006 winter Olympics. Greg Th

Honey Stinger Joins Subaru XC Ski Team

October 30, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

En-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, have entered into a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Subaru Factory Team. The company will continue its support of the elite Nordic ski racing team through 2005 as official bar and

Trek Hires New Brand Manager

October 30, 2003 SGB Update

Trek Bicycle announces the hiring of industry veteran Zapata “Zap” Espinoza, as Trek Bicycles’ Brand Manager. Espinoza, who most recently was Executive Editor at Mountain Bike Magazine for the past ten years said, “I am elated about the opportunity to le

Eastpak Wins Trademark Rights Case

October 30, 2003 SGB Update

In June 2003 VF Corporation established that a Dutch company, MCCS Trading (near Amsterdam), was selling EASTPAK backpacks originating from the US, on the Dutch market via its website, without VF Corporation's permission…

Asics Joins FESI Regular Membership

October 30, 2003 SGB Update

The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) announced Asics has joined as a Regular Member. The number of sports manufacturers that have presently opted for a Regular Membership position within the European platform has grown to six, na

SIA Reports 17% Increase In Exhibitors

October 30, 2003 SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports today the SIA SnowSports Show is experiencing a 17% increase in total exhibitors over last season. The SIA.04 SnowSports Show, which is being held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, January 26-2