SGB Footwear

Aravon Hires New Asst. Product Developer

January 15, 2007 SGB Update

Aravon announces the addition of Sarah Smith as Assistant Product Developer. Smith comes to the brand with a background in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design. As Assistant Product Developer, Smith will contribute to the development and design of

OIA Chooses Award Finalists

January 15, 2007 SGB Update

Outdoor Industry Association has chosen the finalists for the 2007 Outdoor Industry Ambassador Award and Outdoor Industry Innovator Award, as nominated by the outdoor industry and then selected by OIA’s Board of Directors. The award winners will be announ

SIA Goes Green

January 15, 2007 SGB Update

At the upcoming SIA.07 SnowSports Trade Show, attendees will notice SIA stepping-up their environmentally friendly practices throughout the show and looking to SIA members to do the same at home and work. Realizing the importance of the environment on a

Hanesbrands Hires New VP General Counsel

January 11, 2007 SGB Update

Hanesbrands hired Joia M. Johnson to the position of executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective Jan. 29, 2007. Johnson joins Hanesbrands from RARE Hospitality International, Inc., a publicly traded restaurant franchise ow

Helly Hansen Hires New VP of Sales and Marketing

January 11, 2007 SGB Update

Helly Hansen tapped Russ Rowan to drive its image and revenues in the U.S. through a newly created vice president of sales and marketing position based in Bellevue, Wash. Rowan is a 15-year winter sports, outdoor and cycling industry sales veteran. He joi

Walk-EZ Promotes McCall to SVP

January 11, 2007 SGB Update

Walk-EZ International promoted Bill McCall from Director of Promotional Events to Senior Vice President of Global Sales. Drawing upon his twenty-five year tenure in the snow sports industry, Bill will provide positive leadership and direction to the Walk-

Ashworth Q4 Loss Widens, Posts Net Income for 2006

January 10, 2007 SGB Update

Ashworth, Inc. saw net revenue for the fourth quarter ended October 31, 2006 decrease 9.3% to $50.2 million from $55.3 million last year. For the quarter, the company posted a net loss of $4.4 million, widened from $2.2 million last year. For the fiscal y

REI Plans Second Charlotte, NC Store

January 9, 2007 SGB Update

Following the successful opening of a store in Pineville, N.C., in August, 2006, REI plans to open a second store in the Charlotte area in the spring of 2008. The new store will be located in the NorthCrest development adjacent to the Northlake Mall. A st

Urban Climber Parent Acquires Climbing Magazine

January 8, 2007 SGB Update

Skram Media LLC, a platform multi-media holding company that is the parent company to Urban Climber Magazine, The Surfer’s Path, and several other action sports consumer titles, has completed the purchase of Climbing Magazine and Climbing.com from Primedi

Ads for the Earth Auction Currently Under Way

January 8, 2007 SGB Update

The Conservation Alliance “Ads for the Earth” benefit auction has completed one week of bidding, and will conclude on January 12. The auction consists of ad space donated by Outdoor Business, Backpacker, Climbing, Canoe & Kayak, GearTrends, National Geogr

GarminAcquires Digital Cyclone

January 5, 2007 SGB Update

Garmin Ltd. has acquired Digital Cyclone Inc. for $45 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Garmin Ltd. earnings in 2007. DCI will operate as a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. The company will retain its management, R&D, and supporting

ispo BrandNew Awards Announced

January 2, 2007 SGB Update

ispo announced the winners of the 15th BrandNew contest. The awarding of the ispo BrandNew trophies will take place on the catwalk of the “BrandNewVillage” in Hall A2 at 4:30 p.m. on February 5, 2007. BrandNewVillage, which covers a total area of more tha

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