Category: Outdoor

Collegiate Pacific Closes Kesslers Team Sports Deal

April 1, 2004 SGB Update

Collegiate Pacific has closed the acquisition of Indiana-based Kesslers Team Sports, a profitable, $30 million revenue-based company specializing in the distribution of team sports products with a primary emphasis on name brand, team uniforms and apparel.

Kohl’s Realigns Merchant Executive Team

April 1, 2004 SGB Update

Kohl's Department Stores has outlined key initiatives of its strategic objective to realign its merchandise executive team. The company will move from two to three executive vice presidents-general merchandise managers, effective immediately. In add

Smith Hosts Dealer Summit

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

Smith Optics invited two groups of dealers to Sun Valley to participate in a week of feedback, input and fun. The first two days being host to Bike Specialty, Outdoor and General Sporting Goods and Resort retailers. The latter part of the week was held fo

TUBBS ‘Romp-to-Stomp’ Series Concludes; $66,000 Raised

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

For 2004 Tubbs Snowshoe Company expanded their successful Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer, Winter Walk Series and raised over $66,000 for four affiliates of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to benefit breast cancer research, education, screenin

Tour De Georgia Shows Major Economic Benefits

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

In only the second year, officials with the Dodge Tour de Georgia project a $20 to $30 million boost to the Georgia economy. The value provided to its charitable beneficiary, the Georgia Cancer Coalition, is expected to surpass $2.5 million, doubling the

Confluence Hires New Reps

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

Confluence Watersports has hired Jared Noceti for the CA, NV, and AZ territory. Noceti will be assisting Confluence's Cathy Weil with the territory until the end of season, when Noceti will assume all territory responsibilities and Weil transitions

SIA.05 Sells Out in Record Time

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has reported that the SIA.05 SnowSports Show is officially sold out. Over 321,000 square feet has been sold with over 360 exhibitors on tap to showcase more than 750 brands. SIA has already secured space contracts from

DSW Comps Lead Retail Ventures to 45% Q4 Profit Increase

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

Retail Ventures, Inc. announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2004.
Net sales increased $41.7 million to $720.4 million from $678.8 million for the quarter, a 6.1% increase. Comparable store sales increased 2.

Cutter and Buck Adds Marketing Chief; Fielding Departs

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

Cutter & Buck Inc. has appointed Tom Danowski to the new position of VP and Manager of the Marketing Group. Danowski was recently a business development and branding consultant to national marketers and retailers after serving as COO and Chief Marketing

LiquidGolf Executes LOI with Youngor Golf

March 31, 2004 SGB Update

LiquidGolf Holding Corporation has executed a Letter of Intent to develop the golf equipment and apparel strategy for Youngor Group's 160 retail stores in China, and the distribution of Youngor Golf products in North America, Europe and South America

Ski Resorts Team-Up to Stop Global Warming

March 30, 2004 SGB Update

This is a great ski season, and the people who run America’s ski areas want to see many more just like it. That’s why they are teaming up with a top conservation group for Keep Winter Cool, an innovative campaign to fight global warming. Dozens of resorts

Stride Rite Takes a Q1 Hit; Looks to Fill…

March 29, 2004 SGB Update

The Stride Rite Corporation had to rely on a double-digit gain in their Children’s Retail stores and a 3.0% increase in the Sperry Top-Sider business for good news in the fiscal first quarter ended February 28. Total sales for the company were down 10.5%

Bob Goes Direct in Canada

March 29, 2004 SGB Update

BOB Trailers, Inc. will begin shipping their bicycle cargo trailer and Sport Utility Stroller products from a new Kamloops, British Columbia warehouse starting April 10, 2004. Utilizing the services of a third party warehouse, NRI Distribution, Inc., BOB

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