SGB Sports & Fitness

Veltec Names New England Rep

Veltec Sports has appointed Andy Ewas to the position of outside sales representative for the New England territory, effective Aug. 15, 2008. exclusively markets Sidi in the US, and Colnago, Descente, Enervit, Shebeest and Vredestein in both the US and Ca

Hi-Tec Hires Hochwender as Regional Sales Manager

Hi-Tec has hired Dennis Hochwender as their western regional sales manager, managing the sales team from California to the Rockies. He brings with him an extensive expertise in the outdoor market stemming from ten years in retail and 19 years as sales man

Group Licenses Kersh Brand for Sportswear

Fashion licensing agency InGroup Licensing today announced it has been named exclusive licensing agent for Kersh, the prominent Canadian fashion label focused on the young contemporary women’s market. In its new role, InGroup will work to bring the Kersh’

Brooks Appoints Apparel Team Leader

Michelle Avé has been named to the new position of director of global apparel at Brooks Sports. Prior to joining Brooks, Avé held various positions at Reebok, most recently as senior global apparel product manager for running…

On the Upswing

Climbing gear gradually gets greener. Despite industry-wide efforts to embrace green operations in the last few years—such as incorporating organic materials into gear, switching to solar energy, purchasing carbon offsets and rethinking packaging—the clim

The Time is Now

The world is changing, and changing fast. The planet on which hiking and skiing and surfing makes sense is suddenly turning into a different planet. Not in our children’s time, not in our grandchildren’s time. In our time, right now. As we watch…

Saucony Launches Web Site

Saucony, Inc. announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, saucony.com. The updated digital platform is a significant piece of Saucony’s multi-faceted, offensive marketing strategy…

Internal Medicine Study Reports Runners Live Longer

The study “Reduced Disability and Mortality Among Aging Runners: A 21-Year Longitudinal Study” published Aug. 11, 2008 in the Archives of Internal Medicine announced that regular jogging in middle age may reduce people’s risk of disabilities and help them

Timberland Posts Q2 Loss; Revenues Decline 6.3%

The Timberland Company reported a second-quarter net loss of $18.9 million, or 32 cents a share, versus a loss of $19.2 million, or 31 cents, a year ago. Revenues declined 6.3% to $209.9 million as declines in casual footwear, Timberland brand apparel and

Rocky Swings to Profit in Q2

Rocky Brands, Inc. reported that net sales for the second quarter increased 2.9% to $60.5 million from net sales of $58.8 million in the second quarter of 2007. RCKY reported net income of $700,000, or 13 cents per diluted share, compared with a net loss

TJX Looking to Sell Bob’s Stores?

TJX Cos Inc., after long contemplating such a move, is looking to sell its Bob's Stores division, according to Bloomberg News. Potential buyers include Philadelphia-based private equity firm Versa Capital management, the business newswire said. TJX