SGB Update Outdoor

Patagonia Introduces New Luggage Line

Patagonia is proud to introduce an entirely new line of technical packs and luggage in 2006. We designed our first packs during the early seventies…and this season's pack offering is our most important since that first season. We've created t

Bridgedale Unveils Women’s X-Hale Socks

Bridgedale, makers of performance socks with a three-year guarantee, announce the release of the Women’s X-Hale for spring 2006. The Women’s X-Hale is an ultra lightweight multi-sport sock knit with performance features and super thin mesh designed to kee

Deuter Introduces New Women’s Product Initiative

Deuter, makers of innovative, high quality, and price competitive packs with 100 years of internationally proven experience, announce a major women’s initiative for spring/summer 2006. Deuter will now offer a women’s specific pack in every one of its cate

ISIS Displays Women’s Specific Innovations

ISIS, makers of innovative, performance driven apparel for active women, announces its Spring/Summer 2006 collection including rain poncho and chaps, woven shirts and softer seamless bodywear. ISIS will also introduce two new prints as well as expand its

Fox River Uses Organic Merino in New Line

According to Datamonitor, the U.S. organic market is projected to reach a value of $30.7 billion by 2007. People want organic choices in the foods they eat, the products they use in their homes and in the clothes they wear. It makes sense to offer organic

Byer of Maine Mountain Swinger

A unique concept in seating! Our lightweight, hanging chair is made of strong parachute nylon—supported by polyester climbing-style rope and three anodized shock cord poles. Weighs only 28 ounces and folds up to about the size of a compact umbrella…

Marmot Focuses on Key Trends

In Spring 2006, Marmot is focusing on four general lifestyle and product trends that are influencing the outdoor industry: Simple and socially responsible lifestyle, Tech, Delight/serendipity, and Brand trust…

Zamberlan Reaffirms Commitment to U.S. Market

Zamberlan, reaffirms its commitment to the U.S. market with its launch of the 2006 Spring collection at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, booth #5341, in Salt Lake City, Utah…

Royal Robbins Spring ’06: High Tech Performance, Everyday Fashion

Royal Robbins, a leading manufacturer of travel and outdoor apparel, presents its Spring ’06 line, offering a generous variety of stylish tops and bottoms for both men and women. The line provides technical performance benefits including moisture-wicking

adidas/Reebok Deal Sparks Speculation on Brands, Marketplace…

If you were away on a tropical island last week you may not know that adidas, per the approval of the Boards of adidas-Salomon AG and Reebok International Ltd., will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Reebok for $59.00 per share in cash, which repre

adidas-Salomon Posts Solid Second Quarter Results…

It seems like little to no attention was paid to the adidas-Salomon Q2 results after the blockbuster deal to acquire Reebok International was announced last week, but the company continues to make progress against the North America market with brand adida

Royal Robbins Leads Phoenix Growth…

Phoenix Footwear second quarter sales increased 10.6% to $15.4 million compared to $13.9 million, mainly due to revenue contributed by the recent acquisition of Altama footwear, which reported $3.5 million in revenue. This contribution was partially offse

Gildan Sees Strong Fiscal Q3…

Gildan Activewear seems to be avoiding the downward price pressures of the commoditized Tee-shirt industry and reported fiscal third quarter net earnings of $34.1 million, an increase of 30.2% over last year. EPS was 57 cents per share, a 29.5% gain over

LaCrosse Bounces Back to Profitability…

LaCrosse Footwear second quarter sales were $19.8 million, an increase of 6% from $18.6 million in the second quarter of 2004. Sales in 2004 included $500,000 from General Services Administration delivery orders for uniform boots and $1.5 million from the