Category: Outdoor

Icebreaker Names U.S. Finance Director

November 22, 2011 SGB Update

Icebreaker has named Kimberlee Viera as its U.S. finance director. Based out of Icebreaker’s U.S. headquarters in Portland, OR, she is responsible for the finance functions across USA wholesale and retail, as well as the global e-commerce and global

SSV Kick’s of Adopt-a-Cause Holiday Fund Raiser

November 22, 2011 SGB Update

Specialty Sports Ventures kicks off its annual Adopt-a-Cause holiday fundrasing campaign Wednesday for local charities serving commnunities across its market area, which spans California, Colorado, Nevada and Utah. Last year, the program raised more than

Russell to Sponsor Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl

November 22, 2011 SGB Update

Russell Brands has signed on as the official uniform and equipment sponsor for the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, which will feature 100 of the nation's elite high school football players. The East versus West gridiron matchup is slated

Body Glove Names New Sales Manager

November 22, 2011 SGB Update

Body Glove appointed Mike Vavak as sales manager for the Surf, Wake, and Dive categories. While at Ocean and Earth Vavak rebuilt and restructured both national and international sales teams…

ERGObaby Acquires Orbit Baby, Inc for $17.5 Million

November 21, 2011 SGB Update

ERGObaby Carrier, Inc. has acquired Orbit Baby, Inc. for a purchase price of $17.5 million, according to Compass Diversified Holdings, Inc., which acquired controlling interest in ERGObaby in 2010. Orbit Baby makes car seats, strollers and bassinets that

Collective Brands Shows Steep Q3 Loss After Charges

November 21, 2011 SGB Update

Collective Brands Inc. reported a loss of $114.3 million, or $1.91 a share, in the third quarter after charges totaling $151.4 million for restructuring activities at its Payless division. Adjusted net earnings were $37.1 million, or 61 cents per share, s

RECALL: 220 Omni-Heat Batteries by Columbia Sportswear

November 21, 2011 SGB Update

Columbia Sportswear has recalled about 220 Omni-Heat Lithium-Polymer rechargeable batteries sold with three of its jackets due to a defect that can cause them to overheat and pose a fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…

Budget Impasse Will Lead to 9 Percent Cut at National Parks

November 21, 2011 SGB Update

Failure of the congressional Super Committee to reach a budget deal could lead to a 9 percent across the board cut to the National Park Service that could have devastating impacts on local business and jobs, the National Parks Conservation Association ann

NRF Survey: More Americans to Shop on Black Friday-

November 21, 2011 SGB Update

According to a preliminary Black Friday shopping survey, conducted for the National Retail Federation by BIGresearch, up to 152 million people plan to shop Black Friday weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), higher than the 138 million people who planned

Eight in Ten Holiday Shoppers Plan to Give Gift Cards

November 21, 2011 SGB Update

According to NRF’s 2011 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions survey conducted by BIGresearch, holiday shoppers are expected to spend an average of $155.43 on gift cards, the highest amount since 2007 and up from $145.61 last year…

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