Category: Outdoor

Zappos.com Targeted in Cyber Attack

January 17, 2012 SGB Update

Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh told the online retailers 24 million customers Sunday that the company was the victim of a cyber attack, but that the database that stores customers’ critical credit card and other payment data was not affected or accessed.

Warrior Replaces Adidas as Liverpool Sponsor

January 17, 2012 SGB Update

Warrior Sports reportedly reached a sponsorship deal with the English soccer club Liverpool, replacing Adidas. Warrior, owned by New Balance, is said to have paid £25 million a year for the rights, twice what Adidas currently pays…

Gramicci Creates New Sales Position to Support Dealers

January 17, 2012 SGB Update

Gramicci has hired Lori Nuss to fill the new position of U.S. regional manager of sales, where she will manage mountain state sales and maximize brand exposure in Gramicci growth regions. Gramicci created the positions to better serve its growing number o

NSSF Expands ATF Compliance Consulting Program

January 17, 2012 SGB Update

When it comes to record keeping and maintaining internal controls, firearms retailers need to “sweat the details,” but the National Shooting Sports Foundation® reminds them that they don't have to go it alone…

Brooks-Range Introducing New Jacket and Technology at ORWM

January 17, 2012 SGB Update

Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment will be introducing the Mojave Jacket during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show in Salt Lake City. The jacket is the first 800-fill down jacket made with the new DownTec™ water-resistant technology…

CPSC Panel to Address Phthalate Risks Feb. 1

January 17, 2012 SGB Update

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) invites the public to listen in live to the seventh meeting of the Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) Feb 1. as it discusses its progress toward completing its analysis of potential risks from phthalates and

L.L. Bean Bootmobile Hits the Road

January 17, 2012 SGB Update

As the launch of its 100th Anniversary celebration draws near, outdoor retailer L.L. Bean debuted the “L.L. Bean Bootmobile” — a larger-than-life embodiment of its most iconic product. The 13-foot high and 20-foot long vehicle was revealed to employees a

Sanita Footwear Relocates U.S. Headquarters to Houston

January 17, 2012 SGB Update

Sanita Footwear L.L.C., the U.S. division of the Danish footwear company, Sanita Footwear A/S, has relocated its headquarters from Temecula, CA, to Houston, TX, as the company takes on a partnership with its new CEO in the U.S., Albert Chidiac…

Hi-Tec Sports Names Gebhard as U.S. CEO

January 16, 2012 SGB Update

Hi-Tec Sports appointed Brad Gebhard as CEO of U.S. subsidiary. He will be leading the Amsterdam, Netherlands-based company’s two brands in the US market, Hi-Tec Sports USA and Magnum USA. His appointment is effective…

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