Category: Outdoor

Fischer Inks Endorsement Deal with Moats

January 19, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Charlotte Moats of Jackson Hole, a well known Freeskier from Warren Miller, TGR films and working with top ski photographers has signed with Fischer skis, boots and bindings. Charlotte was voted OLN’s Top Ten Adventure Goddesss and Outside magazines top 2

Unifi Sees Q2 Sales Down 7.7%

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

Unifi, Inc. saw net sales from continuing operations for the company's fiscal second quarter total $192.3 million, down $16.1 million or 7.7% from net sales of $208.4 million for the prior year quarter. The company posted a net loss for the second qu

eVent Hires KCPR for Global PR Push

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

Kristin Carpenter Public Relations will be directing eVent Fabrics’ global public-relations efforts in 2006. The alliance comes in support of distribution growth in 2006 and on the verge of several new high-profile footwear, outerwear and accessory vendor

Planet Dog Creates New Philanthropic Arm

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

In order to expand their philanthropic program nationally, Planet Dog has created the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF). PDF will take the place of Planet Dog Philanthropy (PDP), Planet Dog's non-profit arm, and is the result of a re-focused mission and r

DSW Inc. Shuffles Executive Suite

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

DSW Inc. has promoted two key executives and named two new officers as part of what they say is an ongoing initiative to position the company for continued growth and increased profitability. Debbie Ferree has been named Vice Chair and will retain her ro

Wham-O Acquired by Hong Kong Investment Firm

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

Wham-O, Inc., the manufacturer of Frisbee, the Original Slip 'N Slide, Hula Hoop and Hacky Sack, among other innovative fun products, announced that an affiliate of Cornerstone Overseas Investments Limited had completed the acquisition of the busines

Cascade Designs Makes Two Key Promotions

January 18, 2006 SGB Update

Cascade Designs recently made two key promotions. Schuyler Horton has been promoted to Vice President, Outdoor Sales and Bill Conradt to Director of North American Sales. As the V.P. of Outdoor Sales, Horton will oversee global sales and help the product

Outdoor Research Lands $1.8 Million Defense Contract

January 18, 2006 SGB Update

The U.S. Congress has passed the FY06 Department of Defense Appropriation Act which includes $1.8 million in funding support for the U.S. Marine Corps Contact Glove. Developed and manufactured by Outdoor Research, the PS150 Contact Glove with Polartec(R)

adidas Partners with Baden Sports for Inflatables

January 18, 2006 SGB Update

adidas America has entered an exclusive manufacturing partnership with Baden Sports Inc. for Baden to develop, source, and produce all inflatables for adidas in the United States with the exception of soccer balls. All products will be designed by adidas

Nautilus to Fall Well Short of Q4 Guidance

January 18, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Nautilus, Inc. announced that, based upon preliminary information, it expects fourth quarter 2005 net sales in the range of $179 million to $183 million, with corresponding earnings per share in the 7 cents to 12 cents range. The company's previous f

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