SGB Update Outdoor
Orange 21 and VP of Marketing Part Ways
Orange 21 Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC declaring the entrance into a Separation Agreement with Grant Guenther, VP of marketing. Under the terms of the agreement, the company and Mr. Guenther have agreed to continue Mr. Guenther’s employment to Febr
NRF: December Sales Up 5.7% Over Last Year
Consumers once again proved unflappable in the face of high energy prices as a late December shopping spree capped off another successful holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas s
Arbor Appoints Southern Territory Rep
Arbor appointed Jeff Hopkins as sales rep for the southern territory. Jeff will carry Arbor’s snowboard, skateboard and apparel in the South where he seeks to improve both customer service and brand presence. Jeff’s extensive knowledge of the region and
Gravis Partners with Turntable Lab to Create DJ Bags
Gravis and Turntable Lab have collaborated to create DJ bags that will be sold exclusively through Turntable Lab's New York and Los Angeles boutiques and the company's website. The collaboration started when Gravis was in the conceptual stages o
Prime Rate Inks Deal With Best Ski Weather
Prime Rate Investors, Inc. has retained the services of Best Ski Weather to be the exclusive weather provider for the Company's wholly owned subsidiary Stowe TV-10. Best Ski Weather is the leading national mountain-specific weather service provider a
ground Apparel Inks Deal with Mountain Link
ground inked a new partnership with with the international guide service, Mountain LinK LLC. ground recently celebrated it’s third birthday and views this new relationship as one of the brands' major achievements. Mountain Link LLC. founded by Robert
DiMarco Golf Joins Forzani’s Franchise Division
Beginning in March, DiMarco Golf will be operating under FGL's franchise banner, Nevada Bob's Golf. Originating in 1969 as “The Club Clinic”, DiMarco Golf has been on the forefront of the golf scene in Canada for some 35 years. The original DiMa
Stride Rite Slips Into Red in Q4; Saucony Helps Drive 13% Sales Increase
The Stride Rite Corporation net sales for the fourth quarter were $131.7 million, an increase of 13% compared to the same period in the prior year. Fiscal 2005 contained one extra week in the fourth quarter and also included $23.2 million of Saucony net s
Phoenix Footwear Alters Altama Acquisition Agreement
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. announced that on January 8, 2006, Phoenix and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Altama Delta Corporation, entered into an agreement with W. Whitlow Wyatt which modified the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 15, 2004
OR Winter Market to Host 2nd Annual Fashion Show
Following last year’s successful debut, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006 will feature the 2nd Annual Winter Market Fashion Show at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah from January 28 to January 31. Exhibitors ranging from global manufacturers to s
Specialty SnowSports Sales Climb 8%
According to the SnowSports Industries America Retail Audit, sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 8% in dollars compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $540.9 million in sales compared to $502.6 million in 2004. Unit sales
Hurley Recalls Hoody
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hurley International, announced a voluntary recall of 330 Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to chi
Federated Puts Lord and Taylor on the Block
Federated Department Stores, Inc. plans to divest its Lord & Taylor division and the company expects to complete a transaction prior to the end of 2006. Lord & Taylor, based in New York, operates 55 stores in New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts,
Empire Skateboard Establishes U.S. HQ
Empire Skateboard Distribution Co. announced the opening of their US Headquarters and their commitment to increasing the availability of Diamond Supply Co, Fillmore Wheels, Force Trucks, UXA Clothing and more brands to be announced. The strategy for Empi
Nike. Inc. Promotes Five to VP Positions
NIKE, Inc. has promoted five executives to vice president: David Heath, head of U.S. sales; Heidi O'Neill, head of U.S. apparel; Roland Paanakker, chief information officer; Nigel Powell, head of global communications; and Jill Stanton, head of appar
