SGB Update Outdoor
Polartec Challenge Recipients Announced
Malden Mills announced the winners of the 2006 Polartec Challenge. The winners are Steve Graepel, Nico Mailaender, Warren McDonald and Kelly Cordes. Graepel will travel with partner Gabe Rogel into Alaska’s Fairweather Range. Mailander will navigate a fol
Wade Davis to Speak at Conservation Alliance Membership Meeting
Wade Davis, an anthropologist and National Geographic
Explorer-in-Residence, will be the guest speaker at the Conservation Alliance membership meeting at OR Winter Market. Davis will discuss the loss of native cultures and how conservation can help save c
Deckers Increases Board Size; Appoints New Director
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has appointed John Perenchio to the Deckers Outdoor Corporation Board of Directors, effective December 21, 2005, as an additional Director, increasing the total number of Directors to seven. Perenchio is the owner and operator
REI Recalls Novara Dirt Rider Bicycles
REI said it has recently become aware of a potential safety hazard involving the frame used on the 2003-2006 Novara Dirt Rider 20” 5- and 6-Speed Bicycles. The company is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to implement a full recall
Russell Cuts 2005 Sales Guidance; Will Announce Restructuring
Russell Corporation does not expect to achieve its previous fiscal year 2005 sales and earnings guidance. Sales for 2005 are now expected to be between $1.425 and $1.445 billion, and the Company is not providing new earnings guidance at this time. Additio
Harris Interactive: Customer Service Drives Holiday Sales
The holiday shopping season is the opportunity for retailers to make up for slower sales in previous months. However, because economists predicted a slower holiday season due to rising energy costs and discount competitors, savvy retailers have increased
Ibex Names Director of E-Commerce and Strategic Marketing
Ibex Outdoor Clothing LLC announced the appointment of Reid Greenberg as director of E-Commerce and strategic marketing. Ibex plans to raise its profile by extending its sponsorships of teams and athletes and by increasing the company’s contact with the o
Billabong Acquires Nixon Inc.
Billabong International Limited announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Nixon Inc, a leader in the premium watch and accessories boardsports market.
Nixon is a California-based, closely-held corporation, founded by Andy Laats and Chad D
Nordica Hires Pritz for Service Team
Nordica USA announced the hiring of Travis Pritz to the position of Subaru Nordica Service Team member for the Midwest region of the USA. The Subaru Nordica Service Team (SNST) are dedicated servicemen placed in key ski markets throughout the USA focused
OR Winter Market is Sold Out
2006 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market will feature over 670 exhibiting companies across a record 277,500 square feet of floor space. With close to 20 new exhibitors, Winter Market is completely sold out for the first time in its 17-year history and has gro
Cabela’s Will Open First Idaho Location in Boise
Cabela's Incorporated is bringing their retail shopping experience to Boise, Idaho, and the surrounding region.
Cabela's expects to open the Boise retail showroom as early as summer of 2006. The 132,000-square-foot Boise retail store, located in
Bass Pro and Station Casinos Ink Deal to Open Reno Store
Executives from Bass Pro Shops and Station Casinos, Inc. signed a letter of intent and announced plans to open a Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World superstore in Reno, Nev. in conjunction with Station Casinos' proposed new resort hotel and casino located
Kim Coupounas Wins OIWC Pioneering Woman Award
Kim Coupounas, co-founder and CEO of GoLite, is the recipient of the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition 2006 Pioneering Woman Award. GoLite designs and produces ultra-lite and lightweight apparel and equipment. As the co-founder and CEO of GoLite, Coupo
Ashworth Fiscal Q4 Net Loss Expands on 14.5% Revenue Growth
Ashworth, Inc.'s consolidated net revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter, which ended October 31, increased 14.5% to $55.3 million compared to $48.3 million in the same quarter last year. Net loss for the fourth quarter was $2.2 million or $0.16 per b
Easley Recognizes Confluence with Business of the Month Award
Confluence Holdings Corp. has been selected by the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce as the Business of the Month for December. Confluence was selected as the Business of the Month based on their recent employee hiring in the area and in recogn! ition o
