SGB Update Outdoor
Mugs Stump Award Recipients Announced
Black Diamond Equipment, Patagonia, Climbing Magazine, Mountain Gear and W.L. Gore, announced the recipients of the 2006 Mugs Stump Award. Created in 1992 in memory of Mugs Stump, one of North America’s most visionary climbers, the award grants money to s
Odyssey Adventure Racing Hires Director of Brand Development
David Noyes has been named by Odyssey Adventure Racing as their new Director of Brand Development. “We are thrilled to have David join our team,” says Odyssey president Ronny Angell. “He brings 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and interna
Genesco Re-affirms Guidance
Genesco Inc. management said that they remain comfortable with previously announced guidance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006. Genesco plans to announce its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006 and to discuss the results and the
Under Armour Q4 Net Income Climbs 14% on 25% Revenue Increase
Under Armour, Inc. fourth quarter net income increased 14% to $7.0 million from $6.2 million. Net revenues, which consist of net sales and license revenue, increased 25% in the fourth quarter to $87.3 million compared to net revenues of $69.6 million in t
ispo Sees More than 60,000 Trade Visitors in Munich
ispo winter 06 took place on 160,000 sq. m. at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from January 29 to February 1, 2006. A total of 1,806 exhibitors, compared to 1,600 last year, from 49 countries, compared to 44 last year, attended the fair. 81% of the atte
PrideSports Promotes Tran to Director of Marketing
PrideSports promoted of Harby Tran to Director of Marketing. Tran, who came to Pride in 2005 and previously served as Product Marketing Manager, will oversee all marketing initiatives for Softspikes-brand cleats and Pride Golf Tees. Prior to Pride, Tran
Mountain High Park Vet Founds Super parX
Tyrone Coyne has left Mountain High in Wrightwood, California to launch Super parX, an international terrain park design and management company. The company specializes in resort consultation, special events, and special effects for movies and television
Hooked on Outdoors Restructures; Closes Boulder Office
Hooked on the Outdoors Magazine will publish five rather than the previous seven issues planned for 2006, and at the same time place more emphasis on its other marketing platforms including retail-based events, their website, and additional broadcast aven
Easton and Riddell Bell Merge to Form $600 Million Company
Easton Sports, Inc. and Riddell Bell Holdings will merge to become Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. The combined company will generate more than $600 million in annual revenue, hold leading market positions in baseball, softball, football, hockey, cycling, auto
SGMA Adds Three to Board; Promotes Two to Executive Committee
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is making changes to its Board of Directors. Joining the SGMA Board of Directors are Richard Bourne, COO/President – ASICS America Corporation; Paul Ehrlich, general counsel – adidas America; and Chris Considi
Sport Chalet Sees Q3 Sales Increase 3.7% with New Store Help
Sport Chalet, Inc. saw sales increase 3.7% from $96.1 million for the third quarter ended December 31, 2004 to $99.7 million for the same period this year, with sales from six new stores contributing $5.4 million, or 5.5% of the increase. Same store sales
Cutter and Buck CEO Leaves for GapBody
Cutter & Buck Inc.'s president, CEO, and board member, John T. (Tom) Wyatt will be relinquishing his positions with the company on March 8, 2006, to become the president of GapBody, part of Gap, Inc…
Dragon Hires New General Manager
Dragon Optical welcomed Aaron Behle as the company's new General Manager. Effective immediately, Aaron comes to Dragon to help strengthen and build the brand globally while providing solid corporate direction and insight. Aaron brings years of action
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…
Quiksilver Promotes Kaupas to VP Marketing
Quiksilver promoted of Natas Kaupas to Vice President of Marketing of Quiksilver Americas. In this capacity, Natas will oversee Quiksilver’s creative, advertising, promotion and online projects. He will also continue in his role as the Quiksilver Brand
