SGB Update Outdoor
Pacific Sunwear Will Launch One Thousand Steps in Early 2006
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced that it will unveil a new specialty footwear and accessories concept, One Thousand Steps, sometime in early 2006. The new mall-based concept will target 18-24 year old customers and will feature an assortment
Ritchey Recalls Rear Wheels
Ritchey Design is recalling roughly 2,000 WCS – Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero, and Girder rear wheels manufactured under license from American Classic Inc. because the hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance
Necky Addresses Long Distance Touring Comfort with New Seat
Necky has introduced a new ergonomically designed kayak seat that will reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve. Paddlers on long distance tours often suffer from their feet and legs falling asleep. Necky product managers have
removed parts of previous seats
Life is Good Extends the Brand Again
The fine folks at Life is Good are certainly sticking to their commitment to maintain distribution integrity for their brand, despite the move in to new categories that could find them in new types of retail locations. Spring ’06 will see the Life is Goo
G.I. Joe’s Awards Vendor and Rep of the Year
G.I. Joe's named The North Face, Inc. as its 2005 Vendor of the Year. G.I. Joe's also announced long-time manufacturer's representative Dick Bigoni of Bigoni-Stiner & Associates as the company's 2005 Manufacturer's Representative
NRF: Volume Up At U.S. Ports, Congestion Down
Inbound container traffic is up at the nation’s major ports, but congestion that plagued the docks last year does not appear to have returned, according to the National Retail Federation’s new monthly Port Tracker report. The report looks at inbound conta
New Location Turns Open Air Demo into Must-Attend Event
The reaction from vendors and retailers alike was unanimous. Moving the Open Air Demo to Willard Bay changed the event from a good day on the water — if you can ignore the mud — into an event that buyers and vendors cannot – and should not — miss. The
Lowa Brings New Sandals and Boots to Outdoor Retailer
From the ATC, All Terrain, Series comes the new midcut Kirano GTX and the Kody GTX in both mid and low cut, all available in specially lasted men’s and women’s versions. From the Trekking Sandal Collection, the new Centurio in both men’s and women’s. From
Shock Doctor Launches New Customizable Footbed
More than 43.1 million Americans – one in every six persons – have trouble with their feet. With each step, feet are the first line of defense against force and pressure that can equal many times over one’s body weight. Shock Doctor introduces their fall
Mountainsmith Launches New Alpine, Backpacking, Cargo, and Bike Products
Every design element in Mountainsmith's new flagship Alpine collection of packs has a specific purpose to enhance the outdoor experience, and there are lots of them… There are several things that every through-hiker or lightweight aficionado wants
Author of ‘Savage Summit…’ Signing Posters
Jennifer Jordan, author of Savage Summit: The True Stories of the First Five Women Who Climbed K2, the World’s Most Feared Mountain, will sign free limited edition posters at Moonstone Mountain Equipment, Booth #3331, Friday, August 12, 3:00-4:00 p.m. and
Function and Style: The Mammut climbing collection
Mammut’s latest innovation combines design and climbing
functionality in its Climbing collection. The entire collection was developed in a suitable color concept. In addition to the impressive style, the individual parts were fitted with sophisticated enh
Events Taking Place at Dunham’s Booth:
– 9am – 11am – Dunham Booth 3821 – Hot, fresh waffles being served in honor of the introduction of the next generation of Dunham’s Waffle Stomper footwear.
-Thursday & Friday – 3pm – Dunham Booth 3821 – Looking for an afternoon snack? Dunham will be
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Division Posts Stronger Q3 Profits
Johnson Outdoors net sales in the third quarter were $122.4 million, the highest reported since 1999, and 1.1% above the comparable 2004 period. Watercraft posted a strong gain in revenue (7.8%) resulting in its highest sales quarter in two years. As anno
Halling is New GM of Atomic Outdoor
Atomic USA promoted Rick Halling to the General Manager of Atomic Outdoor – a division of Atomic that includes the nordic ski collection and its line of Koflach mountaineering boots. As General Manager of Atomic Outdoor – Halling will be responsible for a
