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Outdoor Alliance Hires Backbone Media

July 7, 2009 SGB Executive

Outdoor Alliance has retained Backbone Media to handle its public relations efforts. Effective immediately, Outdoor Alliance will partner with Backbone to oversee media communications and promotion of its policy platforms…

Chris Lowe to Head Eastern Sales for Cascade Designs

July 7, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Cascade Designs, Inc. added Chris Lowe to the sales management team. Lowe will manage and support the sales efforts for Therm-a-Rest, MSR, SealLine and Platypus brand products in the eastern U.S. region. Lowe was the former national sales manager for Ex O

ARC’TERYX to Host 3rd Annual Squamish Mountain Festival

July 7, 2009 SGB Update

Arc’teryx Equipment Inc. in partnership with Mountain Equipment Co-op will sponsor the the 3rd annual Squamish Mountain Festival. The festival runs from August 12 to 16th, with events taking place at venues around Squamish including the Eagle Eye Theatre,

SIA to Offer On-Site Childcare Services

July 7, 2009 SGB Executive

SIA plans to offer on-site childcare services during the 2010 SIA Snow Show (January 28-31, 2010) at the Colorado Convention Center…

Nike Opens Action Sports Store

July 7, 2009 SGB Executive

Nike Inc. has opened a Nike 6.0, Hurley and Converse concept store at 225 Forest in Laguna Beach with a big focus on customization. The new three-story concept, entitled 225 Forest, marks the first time Hurley, Nike 6.0, Converse and Nike SB are being sol

New Shaun White Line to Reach Target on August 15

July 7, 2009 SGB Executive

Target said a new Shaun White 4 Target will be back in stores for Fall 2009. Shaun White 4 Target debuted in fall 2008 with a limited-edition collection for boys and young men. After a successful premiere, Shaun and Target decided to continue the partners

Modell’s Praised for Job Hiring Efforts in Harlem

July 7, 2009 SGB Executive

Modell's was honored for its commitment to supplying jobs to local Empowerment Zone residents in Harlem. A press conference discussing the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (which Modell's currently takes advantage of), training programs funde

West 49 Renews Credit Line

July 7, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

West 49, the Canadian action sports chain, has obtained the renewal of its existing credit facilities. The renewal of existing credit facilities included more accommodating financial covenants…

AAFA Group Calls for Renewed Ban on Burmese Exports

July 7, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

The American Apparel & Footwear Association has called on U.S. lawmakers to renew a ban on Burmese exports. The AAFA sent a letter to members of the U.S. Congress urging them to pass legislation that would extend sanctions against Burma under the 2003 Bur

Hazell Named VP, New Era EMEA

July 7, 2009 SGB Executive

New Era Cap Co., Inc. named Steve Hazell to the position of VP of New Era Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Hazell, most recently at K-Swiss, will lead all marketing, sales and distribution efforts in the region…

Finish Line Closes Man Alive Transaction

July 6, 2009 SGB Update

The Finish Line, Inc. has closed its transaction with Man Alive Acquisitions, LLC (“MA”), an entity controlled by Jimmy Khezrie, the owner and operator of Jimmy Jazz stores. Finish Line had previously announced plans to exit the Man Alive business on June