Category: Apparel

RECALL: 2009 Electra Bicycles with Front Trays

March 12, 2009 SGB Update

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Electra Bicycle Company LLC of Vista, CA, has issued a voluntary recall of 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless othe

Lacrosse Tour Hits the Road

March 12, 2009 SGB Update

Powell Bros. Lacrosse Camps, 2009 “Takin’ It To Fields Tour,” will be visiting lacrosse fields across America beginning June 1st at Whitlock Fields in Georgia and ending on August 6th at the Golden Goal Tournament Park in Fort Ann, NY…

Luxottica Q4 Sales Rise 4%, Earnings Drop 44%

March 12, 2009 SGB Update

Luxottica Group S.p.A., the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported forth quarter sales rose 4% to €1.24 billion ($1.58 bn) from €1.19 million ($1.51 bn). At constant exchange rates, sales were unchanged at current exchange rates. Assuming the inclusi

RECALL: Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers

March 12, 2009 SGB Update

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Tippmann Sports announced a voluntary recall of about 13,000 Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers. Tippmann Sports, based in Fort Wayne, IN, has received three reports of the end cap assembly brea

Crocs Names Managing Director, Europe

March 12, 2009 SGB Update

Crocs appointed Robin Akeroyd as managing director of Crocs Europe BV. He succeeds Dick Wijsman, who established the company in Europe four years ago and will continue his work at Crocs in a global position. Akeroyd has been the Deputy Managing Director o

AVIA Adds to Triathletes Team

March 12, 2009 SGB Update

AVIA, which is part of American Sporting Good, added Eneko and Hector Llanos to its team of professional triathletes. Spanish natives, the Llanos brothers have spent over a decade racing at triathlon events around the world including the Olympics…

Nikwax N.A. Hires Southeast Sales Rep

March 10, 2009 SGB Update

Nikwax N.A. has hired Earl Roberson of Roberson Sports Group to its sales team. Roberson will cover the Southeast territory for the company. He is charged with maximizing the benefits Nikwax offers retailers and opening new accounts…

REI Postpones Opening of Arizona Store

March 9, 2009 SGB Update

REI plans to delay the opening of its store in Tuscon until late fall 2010. The store was scheduled to open this spring. REI spokesperson Bethany Nielson told the Arizona Daily Star that the delay was due to “developer delays.”

Jack Nicklaus Sportswear Adds to Sales Team

March 9, 2009 SGB Update

Jack Nicklaus Sportswear, the iconic golf lifestyle brand, named two new sales reps for the Carolinas region. John Kinney will cover the Eastern Carolinas. With a sales career in the golf industry spanning 22 years, Kinney has represented such brands as G

Yakima Names Hi Altitude as Rockies Rep

March 9, 2009 SGB Update

Yakima named Hi Altitude Sales and Consulting to represent the Yakima brand and product line in Colorado and New Mexico. The Hi Altitude sales team, with over 20 years of combined experience, specializes in fine tools, hardware and accessories for the cyc

Yakima Names Reps for Rockies

March 9, 2009 SGB Update

Yakima, the maker of vehicle racks for boats for bikes and sports gear, named Hi Altitude Sales and Consulting to represent the Yakima brand and product line in Colorado and New Mexico. The Hi Altitude sales team has over 20 years of combined experience,

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