Author: Teresa Hartford

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

Recall: VisionTech USA Aero Bars

July 25, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with VisionTech USA, Inc., announced a voluntary recall of about 280 of the VisionTech USA SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars. Consumers should stop using re

Oakley and Motorola Launch RAZRWire

July 25, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

Motorola, Inc. and Oakley, Inc. announced the expected availability of RAZRWIRE Bluetooth eyewear in early August. RAZRWIRE is armed with Motorola's third generation Bluetooth technology and supports Bluetooth RF protocol 1.1 and 1.2 ensuring compati

Gander Mountain EVP Resigns

July 22, 2005 SGB Update

Al Dittrich, executive vice president, merchandising of Gander Mountain Company, announced his resignation from the company. Mr. Dittrich had served with the company since 1998…

Diadora Appoints Cannondale As U.S. Distributor

July 22, 2005 SGB Update

Diadora – Invicta S.p.A. has appointed Cannondale Bicycle Corp. as an additional distributor for its cycling shoes and accessories in the U.S.A. and Canada. Gita will continue its promotion and sale of Diadora cycling goods through the 2006 season while i

Element 21 Golf Names VP of Sales

July 22, 2005 SGB Update

Element 21 Golf Company announced the addition of Mr. Jack Curry, as vice president of sales. Jack is a thirty-year veteran with a successful management history of upwards of $50 million in annual sales, and profound expertise in the Golf and Sporting Goo

Yakima Enters First Show As Independent With New Team

July 21, 2005

Yakima will bring a new team and unveil a broad product line at next month’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Operating as Yakima Products, Inc., this will be the first show Yakima will attend as an independent brand. David Fee, formerly brand manager for

Thule Sees 6.7% Currency Neutral H1 Sales Increase

July 21, 2005

Thule reported sales increased during the first half year of 2005 by 5.5% to SEK 1,520 million ($214 million) from SEK 1,441 million ($193.1 million), adjusted for currency effects an increase of 6.7%. Operating profit (EBITA) before one-off items increas

Hestra Gloves Names New USA President and GM

July 21, 2005 SGB Update

Hestra Gloves, LLC, announced the appointment of Dino Dardano, as the company’s USA president and general manager. Mr. Dardano brings 28 years of footwear industry experience to Hestra. He has owned and operated a number of retail footwear stores in the D

NRF: China Currency Shift Is a ‘Positive Step’

July 21, 2005 SGB Update

The National Retail Federation expressed hope that China's decision to revalue its currency will help ease anti-China sentiment in Congress after the Chinese government announced that it would end the decade-old policy of tying the yuan to the U.S. d

Yakima Expands Sales Force and ‘Go To Market’ Team

July 21, 2005 SGB Update

Gearing up to support the introduction of the largest product offering in its history, Yakima is ramping up its sales force in the western part of the U.S. with the addition of four seasoned rep agencies with proven sales experience on behalf of internati

Coalision To Launch Lolë at OR

July 20, 2005 SGB Update

Coalision inc., manufacturers of Orage and Siver Cartel, announced the launch of their womens-specific brand called Lolë in the United States. Lolë will enter the US market with its spring/summer 2006 collection. They are entering the U.S. market with a s

Element 21 Golf Hires New Director of Tour Operations

July 20, 2005 SGB Update

Element 21 Golf Company announced that it has reached an agreement with Andy Harris and The Spotlight Sportz Inc., to become the E21's independent director of tour operations. Mr. Harris turned professional in 1986, and is a member of PGA of America

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