SGB Update Footwear
Rawlings Named Official Ball and Helmet Supplier for WBC
Rawlings Sporting Goods has recently been named as the official supplier of Baseballs and Helmets for the inaugural World Baseball Classic. The baseball will be used by all of the 16 participating teams, each representing a different nation or territory,
Bite Lands Sponsorship Deal with World Amateur Golf Tournament
Bite Golf has been named the official shoe sponsor of the World Amateur Golf Tournament taking place this August in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. One of Bite Golf’s leading retailers, PGA Tour Superstores, is the title sponsor of this prestigious event…
GBMI Names de Leeuw as Head of New Euro Offices
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Roelof de Leeuw as European General Manager for the new GBMI European sales office based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mr. de Leeuw will oversee all sales, marketing, operational, and logistical aspects of managing the
Yakima Launches Lifetime Warranty
Yakima has created the new “Love It ‘Till You Leave It” limited lifetime warranty. The warranty, which goes into effect on March 1, 2006, covers all Yakima products and accessories for the life of the original owner…
Lafuma Acquires German Equestrian Brand
Lafuma took-over the business activities and main assets of Gerog SCHUMACHER, a German company specialized in equitation clothing. Sales in 2005 for Georg Schumacher totalled €2.2 million ($2.6 mm), 60% of which was achieved in Germany, Austria and Switze
BOB Successfully Relocates to Boise
In an effort to accommodate continued growth of the company, BOB jogging strollers has successfully relocated its entire business operation from San Luis Obispo, CA to Boise, ID. As of January 16, BOB has resumed operations and is again shipping product –
Nautilus Q4 Net Income Plunges on Operational Issues
Nautilus, Inc. reported that net sales increased 6.9% to $181.3 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, compared to $169.6 million for the corresponding period last year. Net income for the quarter plunged to $2.8 million, or 8 cents per diluted
Yakima Opens 18 Doors with Ski Market
Yakima announced that beginning March, 2006, Ski Market Ltd. will become an official Yakima dealer. Ski Market will sell Yakima’s line of winter sport, bike and paddle sport racks, its line of cargo boxes and the Ground Control, Yakima’s recently launched
OIA Honors Backpacker, River Sports Outfitters, and Gary Erickson
Outdoor Industry Association announced the recipients of the inaugural 2006 Outdoor Industry Ambassador Award and Outdoor Industry Innovator Award, as nominated by the outdoor industry and then selected by OIA’s Board of Directors. OIA has awarded Backpa
Precor Makes Promotions in Sales Division
Precor promoted Larry Domingo to Vice President of Commercial Sale. Domingo previously was Commercial Sales Director. In addition, Domingo has promoted Dan Toigo and Sean Kearney to Regional Sales Director positions, and Chuck Fedorka to Director of Natio
NSGA: Last Retail Census Shows 22.5% Growth in New England SG Store Sales
Overall sporting goods store sales in New England grew 22.5% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 25%, accrding to a report issued by the National Sporting Goods Association. Sales for 2002 in New England reached $1.53 billion. Of that amount,
Mizuno USA Full Year Sales Up 16% on Strong Athletic Biz
Mizuno USA, Inc. posted another record setting year in sales revenue and profit, recording a 16% increase over previous year’s sales. A company release indicated Mizuno USA had more than doubled revenue since 1999, with 2005 representing the sixth consec
Descente North America to Sponsor China’s Freestyle Team in Torino
Descente North America signed an agreement to sponsor the Chinese Freestyle Ski Team for the 2006 Torino Olympics. This marks the first of a partnership between the Utah based Descente North America and the Chinese Team…
Forzani Acquires Fitness Source
The Forzani Group Ltd. has acquired The Fitness Source Inc. Operating nine retail locations, with annual sales of $20 million, in Ontario, The Fitness Source provides the best in home fitness products as well as commercial exercise equipment and accessori
Costco Comps Climb 9% in January
Costco Wholesale Corporation net sales were $4.12 billion for the month of January, an increase of 12% from $3.67 billion in the prior fiscal year. January comparable store sales increased 9%…
