SGB Update Outdoor
Confluence Acquires Watermark Paddlesports
Confluence Holdings Corp. has signed a purchase agreement under which Confluence will acquire the water sports division's assets of WaterMark Paddlesports Inc. including WaterMark's paddlesports brands, the WaterMark name and WaterMark's a
Lafuma Buys 63.55% Stake in Oxbow
On May 12, the Lafuma group signed an agreement with Teahupoo, an investment funds subsidiary advised by Argos Soditic and acting on behalf of Oxbow's managers, to acquire the 63.55% stake in Oxbow held by the Teahuppo's key managers. The two p
CDTA Reognizes Corporate Donations
Since 1995, the Continental Divide Trail Alliance has played a central role toward the completion, management and protection of the Continental Divide Trail. In 2005, the Alliance celebrates a 10th Anniversary and forges on with the critical support of co
Territory Manager; Mid-Atlantic — Suunto USA
Suunto USA, a fully owned subsidiary of Amer Sports- parent company of Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Atomic and Precor, currently has an opening for the position of Territory Sales Manager. The Territory will cover the Mid-Atlantic region of the US as well
Technical Product Specialist — Suunto USA
Suunto USA, a fully owned subsidiary of Amer Sports- parent company of Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Atomic and Precor, currently has an opening for the position of Technical Product Specialist, based in Carlsbad, California. Ideal candidates should have a
Independent Sales Reps — SIGG Switzerland
SIGG SWITZERLAND USA: SIGG Switzerland produces the world’s finest aluminum beverage bottles and accessories. SIGG is seeking sales representation for the Southeastern and Northwestern US regions. Sales reps should have established accessory and hydrati
Fruit of the Loom to Manufacture Wilson-Brand Clothing
Wilson Sporting Goods and Fruit of the Loom have signed a licensing agreement to produce Wilson-branded athletic apparel for the mid-tier retail market. Under the agreement, Fruit of the Loom will manufacture and distribute Wilson-branded athletic tops an
Adams Golf Sees Insurance Pay-Out Save Rough Q1
Adams Golf reported that total net sales decreased to $16.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 from $17.8 million for the comparable period of 2004. The decline was due primarily to slower than anticipated sales of fairway woods. Net inco
Columbia Signs Licensing Deal to Enter Bicycle Market
Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a license agreement with World Wide Cycle Supply, Inc. for the design, manufacture and marketing of a new line of outdoor bikes and bike accessories. Global distribution for the Columbia collection will be managed by
Mayfair Acquires Nearly 17% Stake in Puma AG
PUMA AG announced that “Mayfair Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH” has acquired a total of 16.91% shareholding in PUMA AG Rudolf Dassler Sport. Of that total, 9.78% is still awaiting regulatory approval by the antitrust authorities. The shares were pur
Johnson Outdoors Q2 Outdoor Equipment Sales Suffer from Military Slowdown
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced an increase in net sales and slightly lower net income for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2005. JOUT benefited from another strong performance by the Marine Electronics business unit and reduced operating losses in Wate
Lotto Forms New North American Subsidiary
Lotto Sport Italia has inked a partnership with The DCS Group, LLC to create Lotto North America, LLC. David Schulte, Managing Partner of The DCS Group, will serve as CEO of Lotto North America, while the company confirmed as creative director Mr. Come Ch
Sierra Magazine Takes Home a Maggie Award
Sierra magazine took home the award for the Best Special Theme Issue for a Consumer Publication for its March/April 2004 “Wild America” issue. Senior Editor Paul Rauber and Production Manager Chuck Baldwin were at the Western Publications Association'
Faytex Relocates Manufacturing to Guangdong, China
Faytex has relocated manufacturing facilities from Taiwan to the Guangdong province of China. Effective May 13th, all Faytex products will be in the hands of Tai Lee Textiles, Ltd. Faytex has a 27 year history of purveying fabric technology with customer
SGMA Lobbies Congress with P.E.4Life
Children need P.E. to get fit. That was the basic message delivered by the membership of SGMA International to U. S. Senators and U. S. Congressmen in Washington, D.C. during the 5th Annual National P.E. Day. Two of the key meetings were held with the Spe
