Category: Outdoor

Bern Names Reps for Eastern US

January 30, 2013 SGB Update

Bern Unlimited, which specializes in head protection for non-motorized action sports, has appointed three new sales agencies to support the brand’s growth across the East Coast; Specialty Sports, Mountain Enterprises and Harrison Montgomery…

Callaway’s Revenues Slump in Q4

January 30, 2013 SGB Update

Callaway Golf Co. reported revenues slid 23.4 percent in the fourth quarter, to $118 million. The operating loss grew to $71 million from $50 million a year earlier but were in line with prior guidance. Callaway estimates full year 2013 net sales of appro

DuPont Sues Easton-Bell Over Use of Kevlar Trademark

January 29, 2013 SGB Update

DuPont filed a federal lawsuit in Delaware this week claiming that Easton-Bell's prominent use of the Kevlar trademark on tire and lock packages infringes on DuPont's trademark. DuPont says Easton-Bell's packaging suggests that DuPont endor

Pensole Footwear Launches Footwear Design Courses

January 29, 2013 SGB Update

Pensole Footwear Design Academy, based in Portland, OR, announced the launch of a series of professional development courses by the name of Pensole Capsoles. The courses will be held in conjunction with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation and the NW/NE Appare

New Balance to Sponsor Athletics Ireland

January 29, 2013 SGB Update

New Balance has been named as the new sponsor for Athletics Ireland in a multi-year deal in the brand's first ever major federation sponsorship. The new partnership sees New Balance supply the Irish track and field team with a full selection of team

Reef Appoints VP of Footwear

January 29, 2013 SGB Update

Reef appointed Tom Cooke to the role of vice president of footwear, as the company announces a new footwear organizational structure designed to drive the brand’s key strategic initiatives. Cooke, who begins work effective immediately, will report t

Sport Chek Opens Retail Lab in Toronto

January 29, 2013 SGB Update

Sport Chek, Canada's leading sporting goods retailer and the Official Sports Store of Canada's Olympic Team, unveiled its first retail lab. Located on Yonge Street in Toronto, the store delivers the perfect mix of great products, expert staff an

Rack Room Shoes Names New Athletic Buyer

January 29, 2013 SGB Update

In response to its continued growth and success in the athletic market, Rack Room Shoes announced Frank Fanelli as the company’s second athletic footwear buyer. In this role, Fanelli is charged with formulating strategic assortments of men’s l

Shock Doctor Enters Insoles Category

January 29, 2013 SGB Update

Shock Doctor, best known for its mouthguards, is moving into the insoles category. The Performance Sport Insoles collection is designed to meet the specific needs of team sport athletes, including specific styles for Cleat (football, baseball and soccer)

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