Author: Thomas J. Ryan

Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
tryan@sgbonline.com | 917.375.4699

NanoHorizons Opens New Headquarters

November 24, 2009 SGB Update

NanoHorizons Inc., the provider of nanosilver antimicrobial solutions marketed under the SmartSilver brand, has consolidated its corporate offices, manufacturing operations, and laboratories into a new facility located in Bellefonte, PA…

Genesco’s Q3 Profits Climb 28%; Comps Dip 2%

November 24, 2009 SGB Update

Genesco Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009 of $11.5 million, or 50 cents per diluted share, up 27.8% from the $9.0 million, or 43 cents, reported a year ago. Sales of $390 million were essentially

Adidas Urged to Keep NBA Uniform Production in USA

November 24, 2009 SGB Update

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) urged adidas AG to maintain its NBA jersey production at American Classic Outfitters Inc. in Perry, NY, rather than ship the work overseas. Adidas had previously notified its U.S-based manufacturers — including American Class

Easton-Bell Sports Sells $350 MM in Notes

November 24, 2009 SGB Update

Easton-Bell Sports Inc on Friday sold $350 million of senior secured notes in the 144a private placement market. The size of the deal was increased from an originally planned $325 million…

NSGA Study: Female Fitness Participation Grows

November 24, 2009 SGB Update

Among the 39 sports surveyed by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), exercise walking, swimming and exercising with equipment attracted the greatest number of female participants seven years of age and older in 2008, according to data in the As

Cleveland Golf Names Product Manager for Women’s/Juniors

November 24, 2009 SGB Update

Cleveland Golf/Srixon said Jilayne Lovejoy has been promoted to the position of product manager for the Women’s & Junior categories. Lovejoy, who began her career at Cleveland Golf as an intern in the marketing department, has also served as a buyer

Gibbon Slacklines Expands North American Sales Force

November 23, 2009 SGB Update

Gibbon Slacklines, manufacturer of slackline kits distributed exclusively by Canaima Outdoors in North America, announced the support of four new sales agencies covering twenty states in the United States as well as British Columbia, the Yukon and Ontario

Spyder Names Resort Uniform Sales Representative

November 23, 2009 SGB Update

Spyder Active Sports added Jeff Burkley to its sales teams to focus on strengthening and servicing Spyder’s uniform program as Resort Uniform Sales Representative. While the majority of his time will be spent in North America, he will oversee global

Gregory Packs Adds New Designer to RandD Team

November 23, 2009 SGB Update

Gregory Mountain Products added a new product designer to its research and design division. John McGuire joins the Gregory team with experience in the outdoor backpack, commuter/lifestyle and travel bag categories…

IPATH Names Director of Marketing

November 23, 2009 SGB Update

IPATH, the skate footwear brand owned by Timberland Inc., appointed Craig Metzger as its new director of marketing. Metzger brings to IPATH more than fifteen years experience in the action sports industry, including work in brand management, marketing and

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