SGB Update Outdoor
Huffy Reorg Plan Approved; Sees Early October BK Emergence
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio has entered an order confirming Huffy Corporation's Joint Plan of Reorganization following a confirmation hearing held September 22, 2005. The court ruled that Huffy Corporation has met all
Colorado Resorts Make Big Investment in Coming Season
With the season's first snow falling on 16 Colorado ski and snowboard resorts, and over an inch at high elevations, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced its 25 member resorts are investing more than $140 million in on- and off-mountain improve
CGPR Chosen by WSA Show
CGPR has been selected to manage all public relations initiatives for the WSA Show. The next WSA Show is scheduled for February 10-13, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with expected attendance of more than 34,000, and a showcase of over 6,000 footwear brands…
Finish Line Q2 Sales Up, But Income, Comps Down
The Finish Line reported net income for the second quarter ended August 27, 2005 was $18.9 million (38 cents per diluted share) a decrease of 8% versus net income of $20.5 million (42 cents per diluted share) for the same quarter last year. Net sales incr
Obermeyer Taps Dopp as Sales Director
Sport Obermeyer hired Nathan Dopp as the new Director of Sales. Formerly with Spyder Active Sports, Dopp brings eight years of experience in the snow sports industry to Sport Obermeyer…
ProTech Enters Cycling Market with New Distribution Deal
ProTech inked a distribution partnership with Paceline Products, Inc., a cycling distributor. This is ProTech’s first distributor in the cycling market…
Axcent Sports to Bring Descente Run and Bike Apparel to Europe
Axcent Sports, the exclusive supplier of Descente cycle, run, triathlon and fitness apparel in the USA and Canada has been granted an extended license in the same categories for all of Europe including many non-EU nations, as well as Australia, New Zealan
Dragon hires Mike Tobia as Global Team Manager
Dragon Optical hired Mike Tobia as Global Team Manager for both Snow and Wake divisions. Mike joins Dragon fresh from a career as a professional snowboarder with an experienced background in marketing and communications…
Martinez Appointed to Deckers’ Board
Angel Martinez was appointed to the Deckers Outdoor Corporation Board of Directors, effective September 16, 2005. He had previously been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on April 11, 2005…
EORA Combines Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Shows
EORA is opening the doors for retailers to have more buying opportunity with more reps by combining the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast shows. The new EORA Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Fall Show will take place in Hartford, CT at the new state of the art Connect
Dynamic Bicycles Inks ‘Click and Mortar’ Deal with YaYa! Bike
Dynamic Bicycles has joined forces with YaYa! Bike, Inc. to provide its direct sales customers with free bike assembly and delivery through participating YaYa! Bike independent bicycle dealers. The relationship is the first of its kind in the bicycle indu
Redfeather Inks Distribution Deal with ROI
Redfeather Snowshoes entered an exclusive relationship with Canada's Recreation Outfitters, Inc. With over 300 accounts across Canada, ROI supplies outdoor specialty and snowsports products to retailers like Mountain Equipment Co-Op and Coast Mountai
Timberland Begins 8th Annual Serve-a-palooza
Meeting community needs is the order of the day for The Timberland Company, embarking on its 8th annual global “Serv-a-palooza,” a worldwide community service initiative on Thursday, September 22nd. From Zhuhai, China to Boston, Massachusetts, Timberland
SGMA’s Fly in for Fitness Accomplishes Goals
SGMA International’s Fly in for Fitness on September 20-21 was described as a gathering of passionate and committed leaders within the U.S. fitness industry. According to SGMA President Tom Cove, the Fly in for Fitness achieved its key objectives to prom
Marmot Taps LL Bean Vet for VP of Design
Marmot Mountain hired Gregory Houser as Vice President of Design and Product Development, effective October 1, 2005. Mr. Houser was previously the VP and DMM of strategic planning and product development of L.L. Bean’s outerwear, technical apparel and men
