SGB Update Outdoor
Keen Wins REI ‘Vendor Partner of the Year’
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has announced its 2004 Vendor Partnership Awards, including the selection of Keen as REI’s Vendor Partner of the Year. The annual awards program recognizes three key vendors and one overall Vendor Partner of the Year for effor
REI 2004 Vendor Partnership Awards…
It was like winning an Academy Award for your first movie the first night of Winter Market as REI gave the nod to Keen Footwear as Vendor Partner of the Year for 2004, the brand's first full year working with the retailer. Cascade Designs picked up
Julbo Adds to Its Women’s Specific Lines
Julbo adds the Sonic MT, Magnet, and Deep to its women's line of sunglasses. These shades are specifically designed to fit a female face, with the bridge of the nose and facial features taken in to consideration. The neoprene covered temple tips are
SportsNewsSource Welcomes New Equity Partner
SportsNewsSource, LLC, publishers of The B.O.S.S. Report and Sports Executive Weekly, announced that Specialty Editor Kris Versteegen has been awarded an equity position in the company…
Reebok Gives More Visibility to a Strong Quarter…
After Reebok International reported third quarter earnings last year more than one analyst – and some trade media — gave Reebok International a gentle nudge to be more forthcoming about the impact that the acquisition of The Hockey Company had on the Reeb
Reebok Team Uniforms Files Chapter 11
Fab-Knit Ltd., Reebok International’s team uniform licensee, last week filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Texas. The company, which does business as Reebok Team Uniforms, listed assets and debts in the $1 million to $1
adidas Inks Bejing and Chelsea Deals…
The company earlier in the week reported that brand adidas had inked a deal with Beijing Olympic Organizers naming adidas as the Official Sportswear Partner for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Under the agreement, adidas will supply sportswear for all the
Columbia Shakes Off Q4 Outerwear Cancels to Post Solid Quarter Performance…
Columbia Sportswear was the unfortunate recipient of a fair chunk of the downside from the unseasonably warm weather across the U.S. in the fourth quarter. Word on the street had a number of companies that provide outerwear to the chain sporting goods an
Brunswick Gets Q4 Boost from Boats…
Brunswick Corporation looked to acquisitions in its Boat division to post a 22.7% increase in revenues to $1.33 billion for the fourth quarter from $1.09 billion in Q4 last year. Operating earnings got a double-digit boost from the Marine Engine, Boat,
Ride’s 05/06 Boards
Winter 05/06 Boards feature vibration silencers and built-in damping materials to make the ride less harsh. Weight saving constructions with cores tapered to a fine point improve turning and bring energy back into the boards. All boards feature Ride’s Tun
Ride introduces Cappel Outerwear Series for 05/06…
For 05/06, Ride introduces the Cappel Outerwear Series. Styles include three jackets and two pants for men and two jackets and one pant for women…
Metolius’ New Safe Tech Women’s Deluxe Harness
Metolius releases its Safe Tech Women's Deluxe harness. The harness includes Metolius' adjustable-rise 3-D system…
DeFeet Launches New Ski and Snowboard Socks
DeFeet is launching a new line of ski and snowboard socks,
which will debut at Winter OR. New to the company's line of ski socks are the Talon and the Fre. DeFeet also introduces its first snowboard sock, the Orbit…
Smith Adds to Interchangeable Series…
Smith Optics announced two new additions to its Interchangeable Series, the Threshold Slider and the smaller Catalyst Slider, which will both be available in-stores this March…
Kombi ‘s Handwear Line for 05
For the coming season, Kombi will expand its offerings using Gore-Tex® and Gore-Tex XCR®. In addition, throughout its handwear line, Kombi has incorporated apparel fabric trends, such as stretch wovens, water-resistant leather, and technical soft shell fa
