Category: Outdoor

Isabel Stings, But Doesn’t Bite…

September 22, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

As Hurricane Isabel tore through the Mid-Atlantic states last week, it reportedly had mixed results on sporting goods vendors and retailers. There was even a small hint of a silver lining in the dark clouds for at least one retailer that opened a new sto

OIA Releases Participation Study

September 19, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

Who wants to go out and play? Not as many Americans as last year, according to Outdoor Industry Association's Outdoor Recreation 2003 Participation Study. The study reports that overall, participation in outdoor activities declined from 2001 to 2002,

OIA Rendezvous Right Around The Corner…

September 19, 2003 SGB Update

There's not a better opportunity for retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, media, and other industry members to learn, recreate, discuss industry issues and spend time with new and old friends then at the Rendezvous. Check out the “look wh

SBI Announces Major Strategic Reorganization at Fila

September 19, 2003 SGB Update

A strategic reorganization of Fila and its worldwide subsidiaries was announced Friday by Jon Epstein, CEO of Sport Brands International Ltd (SBI), the new owners of Fila. The reorganization is designed to achieve global efficiencies for the company and r

Exped Expands Rep Force

September 18, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

Exped has added Luke Buckingham to cover the Northeast, while Chris Hall and the RepSouth group will cover the Southeast U.S. Dave Cockburn, Kiwi Outdoor Representation, will handle the Southwest duties…

Aldila JV Company To Sell Assets

September 17, 2003 SGB Update

Aldila, Inc. announced Wednesday that Carbon Fiber Technology LLC (“CFT”), a joint venture limited liability company owned by it and its joint venture partner, has signed a non-binding letter of interest to sell selected assets, including property, plant,

MacGregor Golf Re-Acquires Japan Subsidiary

September 17, 2003 SGB Update

Suntory Ltd. said Wednesday it will sell all of its shares in its subsidiary MacGregor Golf Japan Ltd. to U.S.-based MacGregor Golf Co. before the end of the month. The terms of the deal were not released.

Noland Appointed CFO for Fila USA

September 17, 2003 SGB Update

Fila USA CEO Tom O'Riordan has appointed Fila USA Vice President – Controller Sharon Noland to Chief Financial Officer. In her new role, Mrs. Noland will assume responsibility for all financial areas including Tax, Financial Planning and Reporting,

Wilson Makes Sales Territory Changes

September 17, 2003 SGB Update

Wilson Racquet Sports announced that Chris Merrill, a Wilson rep for five years in Atlanta is moving back to the Los Angeles area to take over the territory left by Chris Hefter. Taking Merrill’s place is Jim Haneklau. Haneklau has been in the industry f

Callaway Promotes Hutin to President/COO

September 17, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

Callaway Golf Company has promoted Patrice Hutin to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Hutin, who previously was the Company's Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Advertising, will report to Cal

Brunswick Corp. Reaffirms Q3, Year Guidance

September 16, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

Brunswick Corporation senior management, in a meeting with envestors on Tuesday, reviewed the company's strategic objectives and growth prospects and confirmed the company's previously announced earnings estimates for the third quarter of 2003 a

NRF Projects 5.7% Holiday Sales Growth

September 16, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

Citing “several strong months of retail sales growth”, the National Retail Federation said total holiday retail sales are projected to grow by 5.7% over last holiday, bringing holiday spending to $217.4 bn. The increase would be twice the rate of growth

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