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Nautilus Sees Q2 Loss from Continuing Ops

August 4, 2008 SGB Update

Though Nautilus, Inc. saw an increase in sales for its retail business, decreases in the commercial and direct businesses caused the company to post a net loss for the second quarter, compared to a modest profit in Q2 last year. Net sales from continuing

Ogden Expands Contest to Lure Out-of-state Outdoor Ventures

August 4, 2008 SGB Update

Ogden City has added an out-of-state category and another $20,000 in prize money to its “Concept to Company” contest, which aims to draw outdoor recreation start-ups to the Utah city…

Ritchey/Syncros Names Retail Sales Manager

August 3, 2008 SGB Update

Ritchey Design/Syncros USA announced the promotion of Nate Shaw, formerly with inside sales, to national retail sales manager. Under this new title, Shaw will manage three customer groups – retail direct, builder sales and grassroots team businesses.

Veltec Names New England Rep

August 3, 2008 SGB Update

Veltec Sports has appointed Andy Ewas to the position of outside sales representative for the New England territory, effective Aug. 15, 2008. exclusively markets Sidi in the US, and Colnago, Descente, Enervit, Shebeest and Vredestein in both the US and Ca

Hi-Tec Hires Hochwender as Regional Sales Manager

August 3, 2008 SGB Update

Hi-Tec has hired Dennis Hochwender as their western regional sales manager, managing the sales team from California to the Rockies. He brings with him an extensive expertise in the outdoor market stemming from ten years in retail and 19 years as sales man

Malden Mills Founder to Launch Alpaca Line

August 1, 2008 SGB Update

Aaron Feuerstein, the man who brought you Polartec and became an icon of social responsibility in an era of unbridled corporate greed, has gone granola.
Aaron Feuerstein LLC is introducing a line of alpaca athletic and fashion socks, hats and scarves at

The Outdoor Foundation Launches ‘I Will’ Campaign

August 1, 2008 SGB Update

With the goal of proactively encouraging healthier children, healthier communities and healthier businesses, the Outdoor Foundation is launching its “I Will” campaign at this Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show…

Asics Introduces Limited Edition Kayanos for NYC Marathon

August 1, 2008 SGB Update

In celebration of the 15-year anniversary of the Gel-Kayano, Asics will introduce an authorized ING New York City Marathon limited-edition during the 2008 race. The model will feature an image of runners crossing the Verrazano-Narrows bridge, specially em

Navigating in Fast-Moving Waters

August 1, 2008 SGB Update

Entrepreneurial boat brands thrive in a corporate world. Ten years ago, the paddlesports industry went through a period of intense consolidation. The jury is still out on whether consolidation has helped or hurt the overall industry…

Newton Running Introduces Motion All-Weather Shoe

August 1, 2008 SGB Update

Newton Running plans to introduce a new Motion All-Weather Shoe, a technically advanced, lightweight trainer, designed for damp and chilly weather. The shoe features a breathable, water-repellant upper, a sticky rubber outsole tuned for cold temperatures

The Cold Truth

August 1, 2008 SGB Update

Sleeping bag manufacturers debate temperature rating standards. In North America, sleeping bag manufacturers are trying to develop a better way to help consumers select an appropriate sleeping bag. The current method of posting temperature ratings on hang

A Matter of Gravity, Petzl Turns the Vertical Environment Into Bold Opportunity.

August 1, 2008 SGB Update

Since the 1970s, Petzl equipment has played a part in every major mountaineering, climbing and caving achievement. From revolutionary caving equipment to the ubiquitous Grigri self-breaking belay device, Petzl is synonymous with the quality that climbers,