Category: Outdoor

Amer Group Reorganizes Management Team

January 28, 2004 SGB Update

Amer Group Plc is reorganising its management structure. As of 28 January 2004, the Group's Executive Team will consist of Mr Roger Talermo, President & CEO; Mr Pekka Paalanne, Senior Vice President & CFO; Mr Max Alfthan, Senior Vice President, Corpo

USOC and Nike in New Sponsor Deal…

January 27, 2004 SGB Update

The news just keeps getting better for adidas-Salomon in the U.S. as Nike and the U.S. Olympic Committee announced last week that Nike would replace adidas as an official sponsor and licensee of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams commencing after the d

Ski Area Shops are More Profitable…

January 27, 2004 SGB Update

The National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association reported a dramatic increase in area ski shops gross margins, which led to the most profitable season in years.
At the same time, non-area ski shops are experiencing the opposite – declining gross margin

Pacific Trail Looks to Japanese Market…

January 27, 2004 SGB Update

Pacific Trail is moving overseas, and signing a new Japanese licensing agreement with Ingram Co., Ltd. The agreement gives Ingram the rights to manage and oversee the design, development and marketing of Pacific Trail outerwear and apparel…

The Industry Wins One on the Hill…

January 27, 2004 SGB Update

The Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress program passed through Congress with a 15% increase in funding as part of an omnibus spending bill. For this year, $69 million has been allocated to the program, which provides grants to public schools,

Two in a Row for Precor…

January 27, 2004 SGB Update

The Precor division of the Amer group has finalized a deal which will bring ClubCom, a provider of private television networks to clubs and fitness facilities, into the Precor corporate structure. ClubCom operates in two separate divisions – ClubCom, and

Vans Named in Class Action Lawsuit

January 27, 2004 SGB Update

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Vans, Inc. in the United States District Court in California on behalf of the City of Dearborn Heights Act 345 Police & Fire Retirement System and purchasers of VANS common stock during the period between Marc

SEW Goes One-On-One with… K2’s Richard Heckman

January 27, 2004 SGB Update

Richard Heckman has been CEO of K2 Inc. since October 2002, Chairman of the Board since April 2000 and a director since 1997. Mr. Heckmann retired as Chairman of Vivendi Water in June 2001. He was Chairman, President and CEO of US Filter Corporation. Mr.

Smith Hires Robinson as Int’l and Internet Sales Mgr.

January 23, 2004 SGB Update

Smith Optics is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Robinson as the new Sales Manager for international
and internet sales. In this newly created position Robinson will be responsible for executing strategic business plans to achieve sales and margin

Chris Lennert Promoted to VP of Sales at GoLite

January 23, 2004 SGB Update

GoLite is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Lennert to Vice President of Sales. In his new post, Lennert will be responsible for oversight of all of GoLite’s key markets, including U.S. and international outdoor, running, and cycling channels as

Precor Acquires ClubCom

January 23, 2004 SGB Update

Amer Group Plc’s Fitness Equipment business, Precor Inc., has acquired ClubCom, a provider of private television networks to clubs and fitness facilities. In addition, Precor is also acquiring ClubCom’s video hardware and system division Cardio Theater. T

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