SGB Outdoor

Alexander Snags Hartford Sales Group MVP Award

Kevin Alexander was awarded the hartford sales group’s MVP award for the Spring 04 selling season at their recent agency meeting in Laguna Beach, CA. Larry Hartford, the agency’s principal, recognized Kevin for his outstanding sales achievements, balanc

Studies Reveal What Drives Consumers Most…

Product quality lags behind selection and price as primary motivators for consumers purchasing sporting goods, according to a recent study released by Vertis. The firm’s Customer Focus 2004 report also confirms some long-held beliefs about the difference

Yue Yuen Takes Stake in Luen Thai IPO…

Luen Thai, the Hong Kong based apparel manufacturer that recently announced a joint venture with Yue Yuen to focus on the global athletic apparel market, will float an IPO in efforts to raise approximately HK $680 million (US $72.2 million) to help fund n

Hi-Tec Re-Branding is Right on Track…

Hi-Tec Sports has brought former Ecco Global Marketing Director, Tony Linfor on board as their own Group Marketing Director. The move is the latest step in Hi-Tec’s global re-branding effort that has been met with much success in both Europe and in the U

K2 Closes Marmot and Funding Deals…

K2 Inc. has closed its previously announced acquisition of Marmot Mountain Ltd., which was valued at approximately $84 million plus the assumption of debt estimated to be in the $20 million to $24 million range…

Columbia Fight on Fakes Marches On…

Columbia is continuing its company-wide effort to stop counterfeit products from making their way to market with another raid of a group of factories in the cities of Jinjiang and Shishi, which are in the Fujian province in China. The company teamed up wi

Deckers Inks License Deal for Ugg Sportswear

Deckers Outdoor Corporation has entered into a license agreement with David Peyser Sportswear, Inc. for the sale of UGG Australia branded outerwear in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, David Peyser Sportswear, Inc. will design, manufact

Axcent Sports Adds New Reps

Axcent Sports, the exclusive supplier of Descente Cycle, Run, Triathlon and Fitness apparel in the USA and Canada has added key sales reps in important territories over the last several weeks in preparation for its Spring 2005 product launch. Chris Watson

Datta Picks Up Entrpreneur of Year Award

Killick Datta, Chief Executive Officer of Global Brand Marketing, Inc. received the prestigious 2004 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award. The award was presented during an evening celebration at the Beverly Hills Hilton, Los Angeles on June 29…

Sears to Test Schwinn Exercise Bikes

The Nautilus Group, Inc. is teaming up with Sears, Roebuck and Co. to begin a test of its Schwinn Fitness brand of cardiovascular equipment at select Sears locations nationwide. Nautilus will test market certain of its Schwinn fitness exercise bikes in 3

Watershed Partners with Granger’s

Watershed USA has formed a new division with a wholly owned subsidiary, doing business as Axis Outdoor. Axis Outdoor will be responsible for the distribution, marketing, and brand management of the product side of Watershed’s business. Watershed USA will

Felt Racing Inks New Distribution Deals

Felt has selected five new international distributors to provide its bicycles and products to its ever-growing global customer base. Effective immediately, Felt products will be carried in Canada by Spaso Sports; Italy by Charlie Srl; New Zealand by Cycle