SGB Update Outdoor
Nature Valley and Karhu Join Winter Trails Program
Nature Valley granola bars and Karhu are the newest sponsors for Winter Trails, a program that offers those new to snow sports an opportunity to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing free at nearly 100 locations throughout North America. Winter Trails
Zumiez Posts 26.8% September Sales Increase
Zumiez Inc. announced that net sales for the five-week period ended October 1, 2005 increased 26.8% to $19.5 million, from $15.4 million during the same period last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 10.1% for the month on top of a
West Marine Reports 3% Q3 Sales Increase
West Marine, Inc. reported a 3.0% increase in net sales for the thirteen weeks ended October 1, 2005 to $188.6 million, from net sales of $183.1 million a year ago. Comparable store sales for the quarter decreased 1.2%, compared to a comparable store sale
TimBuk2 Changes Ownership
A majority ownership of Timbuk2 Designs was acquired by private equity investors. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The equity investment is led by a new San Francisco private equity fund, VMG Equity Partners, and the Washington, D.C.-based fund, Capi
Liz Wilson Promoted to Key Accounts Director at SportHill
Jim Hill, President of SportHill, announced the
promotion of Liz Wilson to the newly created position, Director of National and International Key Accounts. Liz Wilson began her career at SportHill in the early 90s in the shipping department, progressing t
SIA Adds New Sales and Marketing Manager
SnowSports Industries America hired John “Reddy” Kennedy the Central Regional sales and marketing manager covering states and provinces in the central United States and Canada. Reddy will help expand sales of SIA’s products as well as service the needs of
Nike/Bauer Hockey Unveil New Combined Logo
Nike, Inc. and its Bauer subsidiary unveiled a new brand strategy and logo to help leverage their combined strengths for global hockey athletes and retailers. Following an offensive-oriented plan, the move is intended to unify resources and create the str
RBK Hockey Inks Endorsement Deal with Datsyuk
Reebok signed a multi-year endorsement agreement with Russian superstar Pavel Datsyuk. The Red Wings center has made the switch to Reebok and will take to the ice in head-to-toe Rbk Hockey equipment and apparel. Datsyuk is the newest edition to the Rbk
MoMA Exhibit Features Brunton SolarRoll
Brunton's SolarRoll 14, waterproof, flexible solar panel will be included in an upcoming display at the esteemed New York City Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)…
REI Plans New California and North Carolina Stores
REI plans to open two stores, oni in Santa Monica, Calif., and one in Pineville, N.C. The Santa Monica will open in the Spring of 2006 at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. The store in Pineville, a suburb north of Charlotte, N.C., wi
Umbro Acquires 25% Stake in China Distributor
Umbro has entered into an agreement to acquire a 25% stake in Team & Sports Ltd., the current licensee distributing Umbro product in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Umbro will pay a total consideration of $12 million for the stake in the company.
Luxottica Acquires China Eyewear Chain
The Luxottica Group will acquire Ming Long Optical, the largest premium optical chain in the province of Guangdong, China. As a result, the Group becomes the leading operator of premium optical stores in China, with a total of 278 locations in two of the
Pacific Sunwear Appoints Burden as COO
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced the appointment of Wendy E. Burden to the position of COO effective November 8, 2005. Ms. Burden will report to Seth Johnson, the company's CEO, and will be responsible for store operations, real estate a
Patagonia CEO Steps Down; Sheahan Takes Over
Lost Arrow Corporation, parent of outdoor apparel company Patagonia, Inc., announced that effective October 31st, 2005 Michael Crooke, President and CEO of Lost Arrow Corporation, will be stepping down after seven years of dedicated service. Lost Arrow’s
Miôn Taps Outdoor Sports Marketing to Cover South
Miôn footwear hired Outdoor Sports Marketing as the company’s new sales representative agency for the South. Outdoor Sports Marketing is composed of Nolan Davis, Rion Smith, Scott Eddins, Martin Wilkinson and Tavia Davis. The team covers the states of Flo
