SGB Update Outdoor
Just Two Bikes Acquired by Sales Manager, Financial Backer
Just Two Bikes, Inc., a recumbent cycle manufacturer headquartered in Hugo, Minn., announced that the company has been purchased by Dale Hedstrand, President of Focal Point Financial Services of White Bear Lake, Minn. and Jim Dugelman, Sales and Marketing
Sales Reps Wanted — Duofold
Duofold, an outdoor performance brand with a heritage in baselayer and all season product has an immediate sales territory opening in Southern California, Arizona and Southern Nevada . Independent reps must have the ability to sell and service out
Territory Opening IN/ IL — Wigwam
Wigwam Mills – A premier brand and manufacturer of socks and headwear is looking for representation from an independent agency in Indiana and Illinois. Candidates must be prepared to service dealers in multiple markets, such as athletic, outdoor,
Giant Bolsters Product and Marketing Teams
Giant USA is proud to announce the recent addition of five new hires to bolster its already-strong product and marketing teams. This growth in staff is aligned with Giant USA’s continued focus to build innovative products, support its dealer network and c
Zappos.com Lands More Financing…
Zappos.com received an additional $15 million round of equity funding from Sequoia Capital, a technology-based private investment fund that has been involved with several internet companies, including Google, Cisco Systems, Kayak.com, and PayPal. The fund
Sugoi Acquired by Cannondale…
In a move that took many in the specialty run and bicycle apparel industry by surprise, Cannondale announced that it will acquire Sugoi Performance Apparel for an undisclosed amount. This is an especially curious move by Sugoi, who has been consistently g
Confluence Solidifies Brand Positioning…
Following their recent acquisition of Watermark’s watersports division, Confluence has finalized the positioning for its brands, creating a structure that is designed to allow the company to distribute multiple brands across multiple channels. For any man
LL Bean Changes Ad Agency, Strategy…
L.L. Bean caught the eye of the advertising and media trade this week with their decision to hire Pile and Co., an advertising consultant firm, to review their advertising program. For the past five years, L.L. Bean has held a contract with Martin/William
Action Sports See Wall Street Action…
Zumiez continued its string of impressive same-store sales gains, posting a 10.7% increase in June on top of a 9.0% increase in the year-ago period. The gain was attributed to a mid-single-digit increase in comp store transactions and a mid-single-digit
Recall: Rolf Prima
Rolf Prima is recalling Vigor and Elan rear wheels made in 2003, because the freehub mechanism can malfunction causing a loss of resistance when pedaling. No injuries have been reported, but the defect could cause riders to lose balance and fall. The faul
Just Two Bikes Sold to Hedstrand and Dugelman
Just Two Bikes Inc., headquartered in Hugo, Minn., announced that the company has been purchased by Dale Hedstrand, president of Focal Point Financial Services of White Bear Lake, and Jim Dugelman, sales and marketing manager of JTB. They have acquired th
Johnny West Joins Flow as VP of Sales
Flow, the San Clemente based distributor of snowboard bindings, boots, and boards, has tapped Johnny West as the new Vice President of Sales. In his new position, West will be the driving force behind sales for the US distributorship of all Flow products.
Nordica Taps Matt Schiller for Sales and Service
Nordica USA appointed Matt Schiller to the Nordica
Racing Sales and Service Team. Schiller will assume the position of Western Race Coordinator positioned in the Western United States covering CO, UT, WY, MT, ID, and CA.
Schiller brings a great deal of We
Goody’s June Comp Store Slaes Decline 4.5%
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales of $106.8 million for the fiscal month of June 2005, an increase of 1.4% from total sales of $105.3 million for the fiscal month of June 2004. Comparable store sales for June 2005 decreased 4.5% from
Russ Hopcus Appointed SVP Sales for adidas America
adidas America announced that Russ Hopcus has been named Senior V.P. of Sales. Russ came to adidas in 2002 with over 20 years of industry experience in various sales and marketing roles both in the U.S. and in Europe. Russ joined adidas as the Accessories
