SGB Update Outdoor
Outdoor Research Hires New Director of Gov’t Programs
Outdoor Research announced the hiring of Mike Christian as the director of government programs. With extensive experience in government contracts and a graduate of both the US Naval Academy and the US Naval Post Graduate School, Mike will be dealing direc
Chick’s Sporting Goods to Partner with G.I. Joes
Nogales Investors Fund I, LP recently completed a $4.0 million investment in Chick's Sporting Goods and plans to use its minority stake in the Southern California sporting goods retailer to form a synergistic retail partnership with G.I. Joes, the Wi
Horny Toad Selects F3 Distribution for Canada
Horny Toad announced the selection of F3 Distribution as their Canadian brand partner. The announcement concludes an extensive process for Horny Toad, in which the brand sought out a partner who could support growing demand within a highly competitive and
Panoptx Reports Record Q1 Sales
Panoptx Eyewear announced record sales in the first quarter of 2005, with the opening of 115 new accounts since January. The company pointed to several successful initiatives, including the addition of products for the snowsports and marine categories, th
Sew Cal Logo Acquires Action Shirts
Sew Cal Logo, Inc., a Southern California-based film wardrobe, hat, and surf wear manufacturing company, has acquired the assets of Action Shirts for cash and stock. The company, also known as “Hangtime,” has been a Huntington Beach icon since 1978…
NGF: April Rounds Played Down 0.7%
Same-store rounds played in the U.S. dipped 0.7% in April 2005 vs. April 2004, according to data provided to NGF by 1,285 golf course operators around the country. The resulting year-to-date figure is 3.2% lower than the same period last year. The hardest
Highgear Appoints New Midwest Rep Agency
Highgear recently announced the appointment of KZW rep group to cover the Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky territory. Veterans of the outdoor and sporting goods industries, KZW has over 50 years sales rep experience…
Cabela’s to Open New Arizona Superstore
Cabela's is in negotiations to build one of its large-format destination retail stores on a 28.6 acre site near Cardinals Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Plans call for the 160,000-square-foot outdoor gear superstore to be open by late 2006 or early 20
Lacoste Seizes Over $1 Million in Counterfeit Goods
Lacoste USA announced the seizure of more than $1 million worth of counterfeit Lacoste merchandise in raids conducted as part of a sweep of illegal wholesale and retail warehouses in mid-town Manhattan this week. The surprise raids, which netted almost 13
Timberland Names Prendergast VP Suburban Sales
The Timberland Company announced the appointment of Michael Prendergast to VP, Sales – Suburban. He will be responsible for managing Timberland’s suburban footwear business, including major department stores and key independent accounts. Mike will repor
SGMA Looks at Licensed Product Sales
Sports fans are making a strong statement with their wallets. According to SGMA International’s Sports Licensing White Paper (2005 edition), 2004 sales of sports licensed products in the United States were $12.6 billion, down slightly from
Belk/Saks Deal Passes Antitrust Hurdle
Saks Incorporated announced that the review period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, for the previously announced sale by the Company of its Proffitt's and McRae's business to Belk, Inc., has expired….
The Hockey Company Producing AHL Championship Apparel
The American Hockey League announced that, as part of their multi-year agreement with the AHL announced in March 2004, The Hockey Company will be the exclusive producer and supplier of the official championship on-ice and locker-room apparel of the
WSA Show to Feature Business Conference
The World Shoe Association (WSA) announced the launch of the Footwear & Accessories Business Conference at the upcoming WSA Show to be held in Las Vegas August 4-7, 2005. Offered for the first time by the footwear industry's largest trade event, the
Spalding Rolls Out Global Brand Marketing Strategy
Spalding is introducing a new worldwide vision to unify and grow its well known, 129-year old business. In addition to expanding its predominant position in basketball, the high quality sporting goods manufacturer plans to expand its business in existing
