Category: Outdoor

USOC Reduces Board by 91%; May Pare Medal Hopes…

October 31, 2003 SGB Update

The U.S. Olympic Committee has put to bed much of the rankling and infighting that has plagued the organization over the last few years, voting last weekend to cut the size its board to just 11 directors from the previous 123 members. The board also diss

The Access Fund Announces 2003 Awards

October 31, 2003 SGB Update

At the October Access Fund board meeting, the following awards were given to volunteers who have devoted countless hours to preserving climbing access in America. Whether digging trails, attending meetings or rallying support, they were helping to keep cl

Firms Ink Deal for Nordic Region Retail Chain

October 31, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

SkiStar and Stadium have established a joint purchasing and operational agreement regarding a sporting goods and sportswear retail outlet. Stadium is the Nordic region's leading and most expansive sporting goods and sportswear retail chain with a tot

Russell in Major Strategic Realignment of Company

October 30, 2003 SGB Update

Russell Corporation will realign its operations to increase focus on both its athletic and activewear businesses. Under this structure, manufacturing, distribution and some administrative functions will be combined with sales and marketing to create a se

The Weather Channel Extends Gore Contract

October 30, 2003 SGB Update

The Weather Channel has again entrusted protection of its field meteorologists to W. L. Gore & Associates, inventor of GORE-TEX® fabric. The multi-year partnership, which began in 2000, will extend through 2005 and encompass advertising and content on bo

Honey Stinger Joins Subaru XC Ski Team

October 30, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

En-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, have entered into a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Subaru Factory Team. The company will continue its support of the elite Nordic ski racing team through 2005 as official bar and

Trek Hires New Brand Manager

October 30, 2003 SGB Update

Trek Bicycle announces the hiring of industry veteran Zapata “Zap” Espinoza, as Trek Bicycles’ Brand Manager. Espinoza, who most recently was Executive Editor at Mountain Bike Magazine for the past ten years said, “I am elated about the opportunity to le

Rocky Q3 Net Income Jumps 45% as Sales Increase 36%

October 29, 2003 SGB Update

Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 increased 45.2% to
$3.5 million, or 77 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.4 million, or 52 cents per diluted share, a year ago. Net sales for Q3 in

Urban Outfitters Appoints New CFO

October 29, 2003 SGB Update

Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced that John Kyees has accepted an offer to become the CFO. Mr. Kyees has had extensive experience in the financial management of a number of specialty retail companies including the Express division of the Limited, Inc. and

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