Author: Teresa Hartford

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

Re-Branding Pays Off for Hi-Tec…

January 17, 2005 SGB Update

Hi-Tec Sports USA has reported their best year in over 10 years in the U.S. market, with 16.8% growth for the company as a whole, from $39.7 million in 2003 to $46.4 million this year. The company’s outdoor division posted 15.2% sales growth for the year

Lafuma Completes Broomfield Move…

January 17, 2005 SGB Update

Last month, BOSS reported that Lafuma N.A. was in the process of moving all operations to a new HQ in Broomfield, CO, and recently, the company announced that the move to the 15,000 square foot facility has been completed. According to the company, the ne

Karhu Changes Canadian Distribution; Grows OR Presence…

January 17, 2005 SGB Update

Trak Sports USA, the parent company to Karhu USA and Line Skis, has inked a deal with F3 Distribution to sell and market its brands in the Canadian market. For 30 years Trak Sports has been doing business directly with retailers Canada, but according to t

Raleigh Turns Around UK Ops; EBITDA Nearly Triples

January 17, 2005 SGB Update

Raleigh Cycle Limited announced that its financial results for the year ended September 2004 show a significant turnaround in performance. Revenues grew 10% from $259 million in 2003 to $285 million in 2004. 7.3% increase in cycle units sold. The company

College Pacific Lands Sales Force in New Markets

January 13, 2005 SGB Update

Collegiate Pacific has launched Road Sales Teams in three new major markets: Cincinnati, the Washington D.C. vicinity, and a formerly untapped portion of North Carolina. The company expects the 10 new road sales professionals to generate approximately $5,

Mizuno, USA Posts 12% Increase for 2004 Fiscal Year

January 13, 2005 SGB Update

Mizuno USA, Inc. posted a record setting year in sales revenue and profit, with a 12% increase over previous year’s sales. This is the fifth consecutive year of revenue and earnings growth for the company. Since 1999, the sporting goods manufacturer has

Retail Marketing Manager — Under Armour

January 13, 2005 SGB Update

Under Armour seeks a Retail Marketing Manager with 5 or more years of related experience. The Retail Marketing Manager will act as a liaison between the Marketing Department and both the Sales and Apparel Departments, and manage the marketing in ma

Merchandising Manager — Under Armour

January 13, 2005 SGB Update

Under Armour seeks a Merchandising Manager with 5 or more years of merchandising experience. The Merchandising Manager will provide Merchandising strategy, fixtures, POP and overall policy for the company and for Under Armour retailers…

Backcountry Base Camp Sees More Success…

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

Outdoor Retailer is returning to the Brighton backcountry for the second annual Backcountry Base Camp, and the event should be even more successful than last year. According to OR, there are currently over 50 brands registered to exhibit at the BBC compar

The New ATTA Has Big Plans…

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

Under the new leadership of Shannon Stowell, President, and Chris Doyle, Director, the Adventure Travel Trade Association has launched a series of new programs designed to promote the adventure travel market and deliver professional support, development,

Salomon Funds Training for Chinese Ski Team…

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

Salomon is taking its sponsorship program one step further in the Chinese market by financing and training the entire Chinese National Alpine Ski team. The idea behind this financial commitment is to “create a hero” for the 1.3 billion person potential ma

Armor Closes Bianchi/Gregory Deal…

January 10, 2005 SGB Update

Armor Holdings has completed the acquisition of Bianchi and Gregory Mountain Products for a total purchase price of $60 million in cash. According to Armor, Bianchi and Gregory will be integrated into the company’s Products Division and they are expected

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