SGB Update Outdoor
Sea to Summit Hires Secrest as Inventory and Logistics Manager
Sea to Summit USA, distributor of Sea to Summit, the Australian brand of lightweight backpacking and adventure travel gear hired Ryan Secrest to manage inventory and logistics. In this key position, Secrest will direct and coordinate demand planning, fore
Tennis Growing According to USTA
The USTA and the Tennis Industry Association announced that according to the findings of its annual participation research study 24.7 million Americans are playing tennis, the most since 1992 and a significant increase over last year. The study, conducte
comScore: Sports and Fitness Fastest Growing Online Category for Holiday
comScore Networks reports that online sales of Sports and Fitness products were the fastest growing category this holiday season, posting a 49% gain over the same period last year. Online sales of Event Tickets and Apparel & Accessories were not far behin
Hi-Tec Inks New Tennis Sponsorship
Hi-Tec Sports signed a new contract securing the Europe’s number 2 Men’s Singles Player Kenneth Jonassen. A native of Denmark, Jonassen will make his debut with Hi-Tec at the Copenhagen Masters Tournament between 27th and 29th December and is looking to
Sporting Goods Market Closes 2005 with Strong Momentum…
Simply Amazing. Is there any other way to describe 2005 in the sporting goods industry? Back in the Sports Executive Weekly review of 2004, we made the statement that the blockbuster deals of the previous two years would be harder to find down the road.
Smith Extends Brand into Helmets
Smith Optics is entering the helmet category with a full line of snow sports helmets for the 2006/2007 winter season. Smith will combine the function of goggle and helmet performance. Smith has entered into a long-term agreement working directly with a
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
