Category: Outdoor

VF Announces New Supply Chain Positions

January 25, 2005 SGB Update

VF Corporation has announced organizational changes designed to leverage its supply chain capabilities and support its long-term growth plans. The Company recently announced that it has efforts underway that are expected to yield $100 million in savings o

Kellwood Cuts Fourth Quarter, Full Year Outlook

January 25, 2005 SGB Update

Kellwood Company announced that it expects sales in the fourth quarter to be approximately $585 million which is below the previous guidance of $600 million provided on December 2, 2004. Net earnings from continuing operations in the fourth quarter are ex

GBMI Acquires Fun Flopps of Santa Barbara

January 25, 2005 SGB Update

Global Brand Marketing Inc. has acquired the trademark and brand Fun Flopps, a truly unique, fun and whimsical line of sandals from Fun Flopps founder, Linda Spann, of Santa Barbara, CA. GBMI has also agreed to license from Linda Spann the distinctive tec

Fudge Returns to STX Putters as Sales Director

January 25, 2005 SGB Update

Greg Fudge, who led STX Golf (now STX Putters) to strong, double-digit growth in his position as National Sales Manager, has returned to the company as Director of Sales. Fudge had been Director of Sales at Pride/Softspikes. Fudge has also been with Nick

SGAA Has Another Successful ‘Coach ‘n Connect’

January 25, 2005 SGB Update

Over 50 attendees participated in the 4th Annual “Coach & Connect” program held on the first day of The Super Show. Sponsored by the Sporting Goods Agents Association and SGMA International, this complimentary event allows manufacturers, dealers and vari

SnowStamps Make a Mark at SIA ’05

January 25, 2005 SGB Update

On the accessory side, newly established SnowStamps replaceable ski pole baskets has generated some interest. The replacement baskets are designed to leave a molded imprint in the snow, working along the lines of a cookie-cutter. The initial line includes

BOSS Takes a Look at the Apparel Line-up

January 25, 2005 SGB Update

The most prominent redline in the apparel categories is clearly embroidery. Bonfire has included several embroidered highlights on its men’s and women’s technical pieces. In addition the company is positioning some of its apparel lines a bit differently.

SportsNewsSource and Rennie Ink Content Partnership

January 25, 2005 SGB Update

Rennie Media and SportsNewsSource, LLC have joined forces to provide readers with daily coverage of the SIA.05 Show and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market being conducted over the course of the next two weeks. The partnership between the publishers of Ren

Völkl Introduces the Selecta Snowboard

January 24, 2005 SGB Update

The Selecta features the “Powder Channel” tail, which allows the tail to set down in powder. Unlike conventional “swallowtail” powder boards, Powder Channel allows the Selecta to be ridden switch. The top surface of the board is transparent – a window to

Popular Outdoor to File Chapter 11…

January 24, 2005 SGB Update

Over the holiday period, Popular Outdoor Outfitters, a regional chain of outdoor stores based in Ariz., closed its Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix and West Valley stores. The chain has been in business since 1952, and just before 9/11 was doing business throug

Reebok Launches Rbk Hockey; Inks Player Roster

January 24, 2005 SGB Update

Reebok International launches Rbk Hockey, a new line of ultra-high performance hockey products developed and tested by The Hockey Company, a Reebok subsidiary, in close collaboration with some of the world’s best hockey players. Rbk Hockey skates, sticks

Keen Footwear Promotes Van Dine to President

January 24, 2005 SGB Update

KEEN Footwear has promoted Jim Van Dine to president of the company, effective immediately. Van Dine will report to Angel Martinez, vice-chairman and chief executive officer. Van Dine previously held the title of vice president/general manager. As presi

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