SGB Update Outdoor
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…
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
