SGB Update Footwear
Icebreaker Launches
Icebreakerhas launched a new blog entitled “Holy Sheep!” on http://blog.icebreaker.com. The “Holy Sheep!” weblog is being updated 2-3 times weekly with the latest news, product releases, and events related to Icebreaker employees, friends and customers…
Briggs Named New England Footwear Prez
New England Footwear, parent company of GoLite Footwear and Z7 Footwear, appointed Scott Briggs as president, effective immediately. Prior to his most recent role as COO of Geox USA, Briggs held leadership positions at Timberland and Rockport…
ASICS Researcher Receives Biomechanics Award
Simon Bartold, international research consultant for ASICS Corporation, has been nominated by the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) to receive the 2009 Richard Schuster Biomechanics Award. Bartold’s gender research brought to light th
Joe Pulliam Joins Jackson Kayak
Jackson Kayak said industry veteran Joe Pulliam has joined the senior management team. Pullman co-founded the Dagger kayaks line in the eighties…
OIWC to Promote Women’s Designers at Summer Market
OIWC is launching a new program at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market designed to promote women's products while highlighting the women's designers. OIWC will provide custom hangtags that help tell the story and they will produce a printed Lookbook
Benelli USA Names New Sales Rep Group
Benelli USA said Core Line Marketing (CLM) will be representing all Benelli USA and Stoeger Industries brands in five southeastern states. Beginning June 15, CLM's territory responsibility will include all Benelli USA and Stoeger Industries authorize
Point6 and Verde PR Form Partnership
Point6, designer and manufacturer of the merino wool socks, and Verde PR & Consulting have formed a PR partnership effective immediately…
Under Armour AD of the Year Award Winners Announced
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced the 29 winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award (ADOY). The organization said the ADOY Award highlights the efforts of athletics directors at all levels for their comm
Amer Reorganizes Management Model
Amer Sports Corporation said it is reorganizing its management model by creating one group-wide Amer Sports management team. The company said the purpose of the new Executive Board is “to strengthen the development and consistent execution of Amer Sports
American Recreation Products CFO Steps Down
American Recreation Products (ARP), which owns Kelty, Sierra Designs, SlumberJack, Ultimate Direction, Royal Robbins and Wenzel, said Len Klonowski has stepped down after nine years with the company in his capacity as VP/CFO. An ARP internal organization
IHRSA Survey: Health and Sports Clubs Show Q1 Weakness
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) said its survey of 18 leading U.S. health and sports club companies showed decreases in total sales, membership revenue, and non-dues revenue from first quarter of 2008 to first quarter
Cloudy Business Outlook Lingers for Industry
While some indicators are offering some hope that the economy's slump is bottoming out and a recovery is around the corner, many participants in the sporting goods industry aren't yet buying it. Sports Executive Weekly explored the industry'
Piper Jaffray Retail Conference: Industry Hunts for Growth
While speakers at last week's Piper Jaffray retail conference in New York came loaded with stories about what they're doing to cut costs and inventories, most also touted plans to get growth going again…
Lululemon Moderates New Store Plans and Costs Rise and Growth Slows
Lululemon Athletica intends to continue with its current plan of opening six stores this year despite a continued soft market and tighter gross margins. The vertical retailer said that for the past six months it has been concentrating on real estate stra
Quiksilver Swings to Profit in Fiscal Q2; Lays Out Three-Part Restructuring Plan
Quiksilver, Inc. swung to a profit in the second fiscal quarter ended April 30, but the Q2 rebound seemed almost an afterthought as management laid out a three-part financial restructuring plan that includes a $150 million loan from Rhone, a private equit
