SGB Update Outdoor
Raleigh Taps Wisk for Director of Operations
Raleigh America named Clyde Wisk Director of Operations to oversee analytical and logistical transportation support for the bicycle supplier’s three U.S. distribution centers. Wisk has more than 15 years of experience in operations management with major m
Sales Reps Needed — Priva Sport / Lotto
Priva Sport is the North American licensee for LOTTO Sport Italian Design. As an importer/distributor of Soccer/Tennis footwear, apparel, and accessories, it is currently in search for Sales Representatives to promote its high-performance line of L
OIA Asks for Industry Executive’s Support
OIA has asked for the support of the outdoor industry in its efforts to see that the Stateside Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery programs are fully funded. Over thirty of the outdoor industry’s top CEOs and president
adidas Extends FIFA World Cup Sponsorship Through 2014
FIFA and adidas formally announced an extension of their long-term partnership agreement granting adidas the Official Partnership, Suppliership and Licensing rights for the FIFA World Cup™ in 2010 and 2014. The contract was reached with FIFA in Zurich, Sw
CamelBak Hires New Chief Executive
CamelBak Products, LLC has hired J. Marty O'Donohue to lead the company from a category originator to a dominant global brand in the recreation and military markets. O'Donohue, who spent the last 15 years as CEO of Marinco, a manufacturer and m
Ashworth Delays Release of Fiscal 2004 10-K
Ashworth, Inc. is filing a notification with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 12b-25 requesting an extension of time to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004. As indicated in the Form 12b-25, the Comp
W.L. Gore Places 2nd in Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’
W. L. Gore & Associates has earned a position on FORTUNE’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 8th consecutive year. Gore ranks 2nd overall and first among midsized companies in the magazine’s January 24, 2005 issue. Last year, G
Gander Mtn. to Expand Marine Offering
Gander Mountain and Genmar Holdings announced an agreement to sell and rent several Genmar boat lines at Gander Mountain stores, expanding on Gander Mountain's existing assortment of canoes, kayaks and small fishing boats. Gander Mountain also announ
Mountain Khakis Taps Noah Robertson for Sales Director
Mountain Khakis has hired Noah Robertson as Director of Sales. Most recently the National Sales Manager for the Mammut Sports Group USA Division, Robertson will create and oversee the sales initiatives for Mountain Khakis, as well as dedicate his experie
Margolis Lands at Limited as President of Apparel
Former Reebok president and COO Jay Margolis will join Limited Brands, Inc. as Group President, Apparel. In this role, Mr. Margolis will provide oversight for Limited Brands' apparel divisions, Express and Limited Stores. Mr. Margolis will report to
Danner Pronghorn Boots Snag ‘Best of the Best’ Award
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. announced that its Danner Pronghorn boot was recently selected “Best of the Best” for 2004 by Field & Stream, America's largest outdoor magazine…
GI Joe’s Extends Wells Fargo Revolver
Norm Daniels, President and CEO of G.I. Joe's Sports and Auto Stores, announced the completion of a five-year extension of an existing agreement with Wells Fargo Retail Finance, Boston, MA, that will provide up to $42.5 million in revolving credit. T
Blacks Leisure Sees 6.2% Increase in Holicay Comps
Blacks Leisure, the retailer and wholesaler of outdoor and boardwear clothing, footwear and equipment, announces its trading performance over the Christmas and New Year period. Like-for-like retail sales in the eight weeks ended 15 January 2005 were 6.2%
Fitness Product Manager –- Sportcraft
Sportcraft, Ltd. seeks a Product Manager for its Fitness division. Candidates must have complete and thorough understanding of the consumer and commercial fitness equipment markets…
Ballard Joins Icebreaker as U.S. Market Manager
Icebreaker has named Troy Ballard as US Market Manager. Ballard comes to Icebreaker with ten years of active sports industry experience, having held executive brand building roles at Adidas-Salomon, Rip Curl International, and Smith Sport Optics. In his