Tag: People

Oboz Taps REI Alum as First VP of Sales and Marketing

August 17, 2011 SGB Update

Oboz Footwear hired Sharon Gauding, effective immediately, to the newly created role of vice president of sales and marketing. Gauding, who most recently was the men's footwear buyer for the national retailer REI, began her new job with Oboz at the

Boathouse Sports Introduces Women’s Rugby Gear

August 17, 2011 SGB Update

Boathouse Sports introduced its new line of performance rugby gear specifically designed for female rugby players. Developed in collaboration with the women's rugby teams at Princeton University and West Chester University, it's the first line.

Advocacy Advance Grants $100,000 for Bike Projects

August 11, 2011 SGB Update

In line with a goal to double federal funding for biking and walking, Advocacy Advance is awarding $100,000 in direct grants to four bicyling advocacy organizations. Recipients will use the grants to tap into federal funding streams and build their politi

U.K. July Retail Sales Growth Weakens

August 10, 2011 SGB Update

The British Retail Consortium reported that U.K. retail comp store sales increased 0.6 percent in July on top of a 0.5 percent in July 2010. Total sales were up 2.5 percent on top of a 2.6 percent increase in July 2010. The BRC warned that much of July&#

Life is Good to Launch Game and Toy Line in Fall 2012

August 10, 2011 SGB Update

The Life is good Company, the Boston-based apparel and lifestyle brand has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Synergy Sportz (d/b/a Yukon Charlie’s) to produce and distribute a wide variety of Life is good branded games and toys in t

Fox Racing Shox, Profits Rise 52.7 Percent in Q2

August 9, 2011 SGB Update

Compass Diversified Holdings disclosed that profits at its Fox Racing Shox unit soared 52.7 percent in the second quarter ended June 30 on a 32.5 percent increase in sales to $45.9 million. The company also released earnings for its recently acquired Libe

Tag Heuer Latest to Drop Tiger Woods

August 9, 2011 SGB Update

TAG Heuer ended its endorsement agreement with Tiger Woods when it expired last month. The deal is believed to be in the neighborhood of $10 million per year. The company initially signed Woods to the endorsement contract n 2002…

Mizuno Corp. Sees Fiscal Q1 Gains on Softgoods Strength

August 9, 2011 SGB Update

Mizuno Corp. reported that total fiscal first quarter sales rose 0.9 percent to �41.5 billion ($509 mm) from �41.2 billion ($447 mm) in the year-ago quarter. Operating profit was �3.2 billion for the three-month period ended June 30, up 6.2 percent

American Rec Names Gorder as Isis VP

August 5, 2011 SGB Update

American Recreation hired former Smartwool manager Kelly Gorder as brand vice president for Isis, the women's activewear line it just relocated from Vermont to Boulder, CO, where it will operate alongside American Rec's other outdoor brands…

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