SGB Update Outdoor
Felt Racing Hires DVA Advertising
Felt Racing, LLC has hired DVA Advertising & Public Relations to concept and produce their 2006 advertising campaign. DVA's efforts will focus on print and television ads for Felt's two most prominent product lines–road and triathlon bikes…
Fischer Inks Endorsement Deal with Moats
Charlotte Moats of Jackson Hole, a well known Freeskier from Warren Miller, TGR films and working with top ski photographers has signed with Fischer skis, boots and bindings. Charlotte was voted OLN’s Top Ten Adventure Goddesss and Outside magazines top 2
New Balance Invests in On-Demand Fitness Programming
New Balance is moving ahead of the curve and shifting its advertising buy to better address consumer demand and the evolving technology landscape. New Balance has invested in the latest on-demand fitness TV program, exercisetv, recently launched by Comcas
OIA Adds Outdoor University to Education Events
Outdoor Industry Association will incorporate Outdoor University into its portfolio of educational events. Outdoor University provides experiential outdoor training events to outdoor industry retail sales associates. Integrating Outdoor University under t
Deckers Loses UGH-Boot TM in Australia; UGG Logo Okay
IP Australia, the Australian Trademark Office, determined that Deckers Outdoor Corporation's Australian UGH-BOOT trademark registration should be removed from the Australian register for non-use. Deckers, which sells UGG Australia luxury sheepskin fo
Unifi Sees Q2 Sales Down 7.7%
Unifi, Inc. saw net sales from continuing operations for the company's fiscal second quarter total $192.3 million, down $16.1 million or 7.7% from net sales of $208.4 million for the prior year quarter. The company posted a net loss for the second qu
eVent Hires KCPR for Global PR Push
Kristin Carpenter Public Relations will be directing eVent Fabrics’ global public-relations efforts in 2006. The alliance comes in support of distribution growth in 2006 and on the verge of several new high-profile footwear, outerwear and accessory vendor
Planet Dog Creates New Philanthropic Arm
In order to expand their philanthropic program nationally, Planet Dog has created the Planet Dog Foundation (PDF). PDF will take the place of Planet Dog Philanthropy (PDP), Planet Dog's non-profit arm, and is the result of a re-focused mission and r
DSW Inc. Shuffles Executive Suite
DSW Inc. has promoted two key executives and named two new officers as part of what they say is an ongoing initiative to position the company for continued growth and increased profitability. Debbie Ferree has been named Vice Chair and will retain her ro
Wham-O Acquired by Hong Kong Investment Firm
Wham-O, Inc., the manufacturer of Frisbee, the Original Slip 'N Slide, Hula Hoop and Hacky Sack, among other innovative fun products, announced that an affiliate of Cornerstone Overseas Investments Limited had completed the acquisition of the busines
Nautilus to Fall Well Short of Q4 Guidance
Nautilus, Inc. announced that, based upon preliminary information, it expects fourth quarter 2005 net sales in the range of $179 million to $183 million, with corresponding earnings per share in the 7 cents to 12 cents range. The company's previous f
Court Affirms $2.5 Million Judgment Against Cybex
Cybex International, Inc. announced that the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed the previously reported $2,452,783 judgment entered March 31, 2004 against the company in the Kirila v. Cybex International, Inc. litigation. Cybex said it continues
ICON Narrows Fiscal Q2 Loss Despite Sales Decline
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. reported net sales declined 6.4% to $265.4 million for the fiscal second quarter ended December 3, 2005, compared to $283.4 million for the prior-year period. ICON posted a $5.9 million net loss for the fiscal Q2 period, compa
Realm Holdings Signs Japan License with Itochu
Realm Holdings, LLC, owner of The Realm trademarks, has signed an exclusive licensing contract with Itochu Corporation of Japan for distribution of Realm apparel and accessories in Japan. The company believes that through an expanded unified effort of The
U.S. Alpine Team to be Named at SIA.06
SnowSports Industries America announced that the United States Ski and Snowboard Association will officially name the U.S. Olympic Alpine Ski Team at the SIA.06 SnowSports Trade Show, January 23-26, 2006, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
