SGB Update Outdoor
Deckers CFO Scott Ash to Depart Company
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has announced that Scott Ash, Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the company in early March 2006 in order to pursue other interests. The Company has commenced a search for Mr. Ash's successor. Mr. Ash intends to be i
adidas Group Closes Billion Dollar Private Placement
The adidas Group yesterday closed a $1 billion US private placement transaction. The new transaction improves the Group’s financial flexibility and further extends its overall maturity profile. The proceeds of the transaction will be used to help finance
New Era Inks Patent Deal for Golf Headwear
New Era Cap Co., Inc. has entered into a relationship with Golf Design Inc. for the exclusive rights of use for the company's Magnahat patent. The deal allows New Era to imbed a magnet into the visor of its caps, to which a ball marker will be attach
adidas Japan Appoints New President
adidas Japan K.K. has appointed Pascal Martin as its President effective March 1, 2006. The 45-year-old Frenchman will report directly to Christophe Bezu, Head of adidas Region Asia/Pacific. Pascal Martin joins adidas from Nissan Motor Co. Ltd where he s
Dale of Norway Looks to CenterStone for Sales Order Management
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized developer of Web-based sales order management software for vendors that sell consumer brands through specialty retail channels, announced that Dale of Norway, headquartered in Bergen, Norway is
G3 Wins ispo Outdoor Award
At the ispo On Snow Preview in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the G3 TARGA Ascent was awarded the prestigious ‘ispo Outdoor Award’ for best outdoor innovation in the Hardware Category of the Winter 2006-07…
Necky Sponsors Ocean 8 Kayak Expeditions
Necky kayaks is sponsoring the Oceans 8 kayak expedition. A long-term project aimed at examining the state of the world’s oceans and the lives of the people who depend on them, the next leg of the Oceans 8 journey begins in Tasmania, Australia this Febru
Lacrosse Industry Gives Gravante Muhlfelder Award
During the 2006 US Lacrosse Convention opening ceremonies, the Lacrosse Industry Council presented the inaugural James Leo Muhlfelder award to Tom Gravante, head coach at Mount St. Mary's. Named after the former President of deBeer Lacrosse and the f
Nike Inc. CEO Resigns; Parker Gets Nod as Chief Exec
The Board of Directors of NIKE, Inc. have appointed Nike brand co-President Mark Parker as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of William D. Perez. Parker also succeeds Perez on the company's Board
Fischer Inks New Deal with Rottefella
Rottefella, the Norwegian ski bindings manufacturer, inked a new contract with Fischer, and in the process secured a leading worldwide market position in the cross country and back country segment. Prior to the contract with Fischer, Rottefella represente
EORA Confirms 2006 Show Dates
EORA has confirmed its 2006 show dates with the addition of Preview Shows in mid July for all three regions. The Preview Shows will be structured as smaller events for those members with earlier product previews, ordering (buying program) deadlines and d
Kelty Launches Keltywoman.com
Kelty is launching an integrated outreach and marketing campaign designed to create a community for women and rekindle their sense of outdoor adventure. Known as Kelty Woman, the 2006 campaign includes integrated initiatives ranging from a dedicated websi
Axis Outdoor Hires CGPR
Axis Outdoor has hired CGPR as its public relations agency of record. CGPR, based in Marblehead, Mass. is a consumer public relations firm with roots in the consumer, outdoor and sporting goods industries…
Mountain Hardwear Restructures Philanthropic Arm
Mountain Hardwear has restructured its philanthropic giving program. The new program, called Mountain Hardwear Gives Back, has five arms designated to reflect the company’s priorities…
SIA Presents Retailer of the Year Awards
The SIA.06 Show got a jump start on Day 2 with the announcement of the SIA Retailer of the Year awards. Just before the doors opened to Day 2 of SIA.06, Diane Boyer-Irwin, SIA Chairwoman and Dick Leffler, Past Chairman presented the award for “2006 Retail
