Author: Teresa Hartford

Teresa Hartford
Editorial & Creative Director | SGB Media
teresa@sgbonline.com | 704.651.5741

E-Z-GO Names VP, Global Sales

January 24, 2008 SGB Executive

E-Z-GO promoted Michael Parkhurst to VP, global sales, as the company further strengthens its focus on sales following the introduction of the new RXV fleet golf car. Formerly VP of Golf Channel and branch operations at E-Z-GO, Parkhurst will oversee the

prAna Adds Independent Sales Reps

January 24, 2008 SGB Executive

For the first time in 14 years, prAna is announcing a restructure of its sales team to include independent outside sales reps dedicated to serving 30 states in five regions. The Morton Rep Group will serve the Pacific Northwest; Lisa and Jeremy Hensel wil

Conservation Alliance Launches Legacy Fund

January 24, 2008 SGB Executive

The four founding members of the Conservation Alliance – The North Face, Patagonia, REI and Kelty – have come together around an effort to build a $3.5-million endowment to cover the annual operating expenses of the organization, significantly increasing

Yakima Enters Distribution Agreement With QBP

January 24, 2008 SGB Executive SGB Update

Yakima has entered its first partnership with a U.S. distributor, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), located in Bloomington, Minn. This partnership enables Yakima’s specialty retail accounts to order smaller product quantities and provide available product S

Fujikura Launches ‘Fit-On Academy’

January 24, 2008 SGB Executive SGB Update

Fujikura Composites of America has launched the Fit-On Academy, a research and development system designed to create and test new shaft designs and materials. Based at Fujikura’s Vista CA , the Fit-On Academy uses the most advanced analysis and simulation

REI Plans Kennesaw, GA Store

January 24, 2008 SGB Executive SGB Update

Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a new 25,500 square foot store in Kennesaw, GA this spring. Kennesaw will be the fourth REI location in Georgia, helping to serve 17,000 active co-op members within 15 miles of the new store and more than 90,000

Pacific Sunwear Cuts demo President

January 23, 2008 SGB Update

Following its decision to close its demo chain, Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced it will eliminate the position of division president of demo that is currently held by Lou Ann Bett…

PGA Show Sees International Presence Led by Canada

January 23, 2008 SGB Update

The PGA Merchandise show reports that its aisles were packed in part due to a large contingent of guests from the international golf community. Likely lured by the weak dollar and easy exchange rates, our nearest neighbor to the north, Canada led the cont

Nex-LvL Names Head Ski and Snowboard Reps

January 23, 2008 SGB Update

Nex-LvL Golf Inc. the official licensee of HEAD Tennis and Golf Sportswear and the Distributor for HEAD Ski and Snowboard Apparel in North America, named five new sales reps covering the U.S. and five new reps covering the Canadian markets. The new reps i

Heelys Receives Nasdaq Deficiency Letter

January 23, 2008 SGB Executive SGB Update

Heelys, Inc. received a Nasdaq Staff deficiency letter on January 17, 2008 indicating that the company no longer complies with the Nasdaq audit committee requirement as set forth in Marketplace Rule 4350, which requires a listed company to have an audit c

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