SGB Outdoor

Vans Named in Class Action Lawsuit

January 27, 2004 SGB Update

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Vans, Inc. in the United States District Court in California on behalf of the City of Dearborn Heights Act 345 Police & Fire Retirement System and purchasers of VANS common stock during the period between Marc

SEW Goes One-On-One with… K2’s Richard Heckman

January 27, 2004 SGB Update

Richard Heckman has been CEO of K2 Inc. since October 2002, Chairman of the Board since April 2000 and a director since 1997. Mr. Heckmann retired as Chairman of Vivendi Water in June 2001. He was Chairman, President and CEO of US Filter Corporation. Mr.

Precor Acquires ClubCom

January 23, 2004 SGB Update

Amer Group Plc’s Fitness Equipment business, Precor Inc., has acquired ClubCom, a provider of private television networks to clubs and fitness facilities. In addition, Precor is also acquiring ClubCom’s video hardware and system division Cardio Theater. T

Pacific Trail Signs Japanese Licensing Agreement

January 23, 2004 SGB Update

Pacific Trail Inc. is continuing its global brand-building efforts through a new Japanese license agreement with Ingram Co., Ltd. As master licensee for the Pacific Trail brand in Japan, Ingram Co., Ltd. will manage and oversee the design, development an

Quiksilver Prevails in Suit Against Former Licensee

January 23, 2004 SGB Update

A federal court jury has awarded Quiksilver, Inc. all unpaid royalties, as well as its requested nominal damages, in an action against GMT, Inc., a watch licensee terminated by the apparel manufacturer. The jury also denied all of GMT's counterclaims

GNC and Golf Merchandisers in 2004 Sponsorship Deal

January 23, 2004 SGB Update

Greg Norman Collection has inked a sponsorship agreement with the Association of Golf Merchandisers for 2004. As part of the agreement, Greg Norman Collection will sponsor the association's Bulletin Board on the “Member's Only” section of its we

Fox River Hires New Reps

January 23, 2004 SGB Update

Fox River Mills, Inc., has named Mike Lilly as the new sales representative for the upper Midwest. Lilly will handle Fox River sales in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
Fox River has also hired Kent Bocks and his agency

Smith Hires Robinson as Int’l and Internet Sales Mgr.

January 23, 2004 SGB Update

Smith Optics is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Robinson as the new Sales Manager for international
and internet sales. In this newly created position Robinson will be responsible for executing strategic business plans to achieve sales and margin

Chris Lennert Promoted to VP of Sales at GoLite

January 23, 2004 SGB Update

GoLite is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Lennert to Vice President of Sales. In his new post, Lennert will be responsible for oversight of all of GoLite’s key markets, including U.S. and international outdoor, running, and cycling channels as

Tommy Caldwell Signs on with La Sportiva

January 22, 2004 SGB Update

Tommy Caldwell has agreed to sign on as the newest member of the La Sportiva athlete stable. One of the most prolific and driven climbers on the rock today, Caldwell’s resume at age 21 is stocked with history-making first ascents, free ascents and routes

Arc’Teryx Brings in New Talent

January 22, 2004 SGB Update

ARC¹TERYX Equipment Inc. announced the addition of Nick Cienski and Gary Bryant to its growing roster of talented individuals. Cienski, formerly with Salomon, has
been appointed the VP, Manager of Product Development & Design and Bryant, known for his wo

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