SGB Update Outdoor
American Snowsports Education Association Elects New Board
The American Snowsports Education Association (ASEA) has announced new board-level leadership for the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). At its annual board meeting held June 2–4 in
Cybex Plans New Manufacturing Facility in Minnesota
Cybex International, Inc. will be building a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Owatonna, Minnesota. Plans include building a 340,000 square foot facility located on 36 acres of property in Owatonna that will increase manufacturing capacity. G
Kellwood Inks Licensing Deal with Dan River
Kellwood's Phat Fashions division has signed an agreement with Dan River, Inc. to develop and market a home collection line under the Phat Farm® and Baby Phat® brand names, according to Bernt Ullmann, president Phat Fashions.
NRF: Retail Sales Jump in May
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for May (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose an impressive 8.2% over last year and 0.2% seasonally adjusted over April. The strongest increase in retail sa
Court Upholds $2.5 Million Judgment Against Cybex
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will not hear the Cybex International, Inc.'s or Mr. Kirila's respective appeals of the previously reported $2,452,783 judgment entered against the Company in the Kirila v. Cybex International, Inc. litigation.
Timberland Acquires GoLite Trademarks; Launches GoLite Footwear
Timberland will introduce a new line of footwear for trail running under the GoLite brand. In connection with this, Timberland has acquired certain assets of GoLite LLC, including trademarks, for an undisclosed amount. GoLite footwear will be managed out
Rossignol Re-Structures After Move to Park City
Following the recent opening of the Mountain Center in Park City, Utah, the Rossignol Group announced today the restructuring of its U.S. organization. This restructuring will focus on the development of the organization’s business units and will capital
Boeri USA Re-Structures
Claudia Boeri will assume executive responsibilities for Boeri USA as President. According to the company, the change is being made to better accommodate Boeri’s business strategy in the U.S. market moving forward. In addition, the company is expected to
American Skiing Co. Sees Strong Third Quarter
American Skiing Company reported particularly strong visitation levels for its western resorts in the winter operating season, bolstered by skiing and riding conditions. These strong results coupled with the successful sale of nearly all remaining fractio
OIA Launches New Retailer Survey
Outdoor Industry Association, in conjunction with Sports Marketing Surveys, is conducting a survey of retailers to help provide valuable information for the industry. This is a three-part survey on general information, outdoor retailing and operational co
Lee Joins Hot Chillys as VP of Sales
Hot Chillys hired Steve Lee as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. Drawing upon his 15-year tenure in the outdoor and snowsports industries, Steve will provide leadership and guidance in making the company’s sales operations more efficient. Steve w
True Temper Picks Up Royal Precision Assets
True Temper Sports, Inc. has purchased certain assets from the former golf shaft manufacturer Royal Precision, Inc. True Temper acquired intellectual property including patents, trademarks, brand names, and design technologies, along with some related gol
Everlast Worldwide Hires ICR
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has engaged Integrated Corporate Relations (“ICR”), a proactive financial communications and investor relations firm, as their investor relations counsel to manage all aspects of its investor relations program, including communicat
Easton-Bell Shuffles Management Deck
Easton-Bell Sports Inc. named Dan Jelinek as president of the Team Sports Division including Easton Sports and Riddell Sports. Jelinek has served as Vice President of Sales at Easton Sports for the past eight years and will report to Tony Palma, chief ex
Element 21 Golf Adds Myrhum for Design and Sourcing
Mark Myrhum, President of MCM Golf Inc., has joined forces with Element 21 Golf Company to assist in club design and product sourcing activities. Mark Myrhum has been providing club design solutions to the golf industry for close to 20 years. After an 8-y
