SGB Update Outdoor
Kokatat Adds Beckstead to Sales and Marketing Team
Kokatat hired Lisa Beckstead to the Sales and Marketing team as their new Public Relations and Field Marketing gal. Working closely with Kokatat’s Marketing Communications Manager, Marta Miller, Lisa oversees Kokatat sponsorship and donation opportunities
Jim Marsh is New Ad Director for Canoe and Kayak Magazine
Jim Marsh is the new advertising director for Canoe & Kayak magazine. He's an avid kayaker with five years experience in the outdoor industry. He comes to Canoe & Kayak from the Mountain Gazette in Colorado, where he was advertising director for two
Adams Golf Income Drops On Margin Decrease
Adams Golf reported total net sales increased to $19.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 from $19.7 million for the comparable period of 2004. Net sales of drivers increased to $6.2 million, or 31.4% of total net sales, for the three month
ShoeBuy.com Wins Fulfillment Award
Shoebuy.com was selected the winner in the Fulfillment Category at the 3rd annual eTail Awards. The eTail awards, considered one of the premiere events within Internet retailing, recognizes the World's foremost innovators and etail performers…
SIA Launches Education Seminar Series
SnowSports Industries America announced they will be launching a pilot education seminar series entitled “Capitalizing on Today’s Business Environment” in September. Spearheaded by Mary Jo Tarallo, SIA’s director of education, the seminars will offer wor
Spyder Adds McGregor as VP Sales
Spyder Active Sports announced Jay McGregor has joined the company as vice president of sales. McGregor has been charged with leading the sales team to double North American sales growth over the next few years. McGregor holds experience in managing mult
Warnaco Sales Up 13%; Swimwear Down Slightly
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported results for the second quarter ended July 2, 2005, in which net revenues increased to $374.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2005, compared to $332.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Net income incre
Sportsman’s Guide Sales and Earnings Jump
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 that saw net sales for the company's second quarter at $63.8 million, compared with $39.6 million reported for the same period in 2004. Net earnings for the quarter
Orlando Named President of Royal Robbins
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Robert Orlando as president of the company's Royal Robbins division. Mr. Orlando, a 30-year veteran of the footwear and apparel industry, and most recently the president of Teva Footwear, will
Broder Bros Q2 Income Doubles
Broder Bros., Co. announced net sales of $262.1 million for the second quarter ended June 25, 2005, compared to $227.3 million for the second quarter of 2004. Second quarter 2005 income from operations was $12.2 million compared to income from operations
Phoenix Appoints Bob Orlando as President of Royal Robbins
Phoenix Footwear Group appointed Robert Orlando as President of the Company’s Royal Robbins division. Mr. Orlando, a 30-year veteran of the footwear and apparel industry, and most recently the President of Teva Footwear, will lead Phoenix Footwear’s popu
The Sportsman’s Guide Q2 Sales Jump 61%
Net sales for The Sportsman's Guide's second quarter were $63.8 million, compared with $39.6 million reported for the same period in 2004. The quarter over quarter 61.2% increase in consolidated net sales was primarily the result of including ne
DeFeet Launches New Underwear Line
DeFeet International — a leader in providing the best socks and apparel to pro cyclists, adventure racers and outdoor athletes — has teamed with venerable Faytex Corp. to develop the “DeBrief”. An amazingly comfortable and super-lite brief for men, the
Dahlgren Footwear Launches Women’s Specific Socks
Fit is crucial for socks – especially for active, athletic women. That’s why Dahlgren Footwear, a top manufacturer of technical socks since 1979, is introducing a new line of women’s socks designed specifically for a woman’s smaller, more narrow foot. Dis
Planet Access launches innovative outdoor program on Appalachian Trail
For five years, Planet Access Company, the social purpose enterprise founded by Horny Toad and the Chicago-based Search Development Center, has succeeded in providing meaningful paid work opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities…
