SGB Update Outdoor
Cabela’s Negotiating Third Nebraska Store
Cabela's Incorporated announced that it is currently in negotiations to build one of its destination superstores in La Vista, Nebraska, part of the greater Omaha metro area. If ongoing negotiations for the project conclude successfully, Cabela's
VauDe Makes Two Executive Appointments
VAUDE has made two new executive appointments. Stefan Engers, former Marketing Manager, has become the new
Technology Manager while Antje von Dewitz, designated CEO, has taken over responsibilities of Marketing Manager…
Big 5 Gets Current with SEC; YTD Net Income Declines
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has filed its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the first and second quarters of fiscal 2005 with the SEC. The company had received an extension from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel until September 30, 2005 to fil
Smith Launches IMBA Upgrade Program
While a simple “thanks” would probably work, a pair of free sunglasses is even better. During the 2005 Interbike show, Smith Optics launched a national IMBA Upgrade Reward program, essentially doling out a new pair of interchangeable performance riding gl
GEAR for Sports Hires New Regional Sales Director
GEAR for Sports named Jeff Peden western regional sales director, and Sean Joyce as sales representative. These new appointments support the company’s golf brand expansion with GEAR for Sports, Robert Trent Jones Apparel
and Sunice.
Timberland Taps Samsonite for Travel Gear
The Timberland Company and Samsonite Corporation announced an exclusive licensing agreement under which Samsonite, in collaboration with Timberland, will be responsible for strategy, design, manufacturing, and distribution of Timberland packs and travel g
Luxottica Group Increases Earnings Estimates
Luxottica Group S.p.A. has revised its earnings expectations for fiscal 2005. The company now expects to post earnings per share between euro 0.74 and euro 0.75, up from the previously announced EPS of between euro 0.68 and euro 0.70. This would reflect
Head Appoints New EVP for Diving Division
Head N.V. announced that Gerald Skrobanek will be promoted to the Executive Vice President of the Diving Division, effective September 28, 2005 when he will also be appointed as President of HTM Sport S.p.A Italy. Gerald replaces Stefano Di Martino who h
Brooks Taps BioMechanica
Brooks Sports tapped BioMechanica to reinforce its footwear Research & Development program with specialized product development and testing services…
Icebreaker Taps Mountain Mecca for Northwest Territory
Icebreaker is joining forces with Mountain Mecca rep group in the Northwest territory. Mountain Mecca Principal, Greg McRoberts, and Associate, Brian Wilson, have welcomed Karri Gerling into the Mountain Mecca fold in order to bolster sales and service i
Golf Town Appoints VP of Business Pro Shop
Golf Town announced the appointment of Stephen Willwerth as vice president of Golf Town's Business Pro Shop. Mr. Willwerth's is charged with significantly growing Golf Town's national corporate promotion business. Mr. Willwerth is an entrep
Everlast Signs on For Contender Season 2
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that it will continue its strategic merchandise, licensing, and equity alliance and agreement with Contender Partners LLC, involving “The Contender,” the boxing-based reality television show which will air on ESPN in Apri
ISIS Appoints New Rocky Mountain Rep
ISIS For Women announced that Polly Tucker was appointed as the company's new independent sales representative for its Rocky Mountain regional territory. Tucker joined the team on September 20, 2005, replacing former representative, Erin Seabury, who
Hemptown Receives $1.4 million in Equity Financing
Hemptown Clothing Inc. announced the securing of $1.4 million of equity financing. $1.3 million will go to Hemptown's subsidiary, Crailar Fiber Technologies Inc., to be used to begin trials on its advanced natural fiber “Crailar”. The remainder of th
Seattle Sports Enters Bike Market
With over 20 years knowledge and experience in creating dry bags, Seattle Sports is taking their dry bag expertise and introducing it to the cycling market. With their main offices in Seattle, a city that has been voted by Bicycling Magazine as one of th
