SGB Update Outdoor
OIA and NOLS Protest BLM Leases…
Separately, the OIA and NOLS wrote formal letters of protest against the sale of 14 oil and gas leases bordering the Green River above Desolation Canyon in Utah. Over 200 parcels are slated for auction. The fourteen parcels of land in contention border a
Regional Shows Report Mixed Results; Southeast Flourishes…
Following OR Summer Market many sales reps from around the country were in a rush to get home and prepare for their regional shows. The Outdoor Reps Associations hosted their 30th annual trade show at the Alliant Center in Madson, WI, while the Eastern O
Kellwood Sees Specialty Outdoor Making a Comeback…
Kellwood fought a softening consumer apparel market and delayed marketing initiatives to post a 10.1% increase in group sales to $560.5 million for the second quarter of 2004 compared to $508.9 million last year. Organic sales growth accounted for a 7% in
B.O.S.S. Goes One-On-One with Cascade Design’s Lee Fromson…
Lee Fromson is the President of Cascade Designs, Inc. Lee has worked for Cascade nearly from its inception, starting as the Controller in 1982. Over the twenty plus years of service with the company, Lee has held ever-increasing roles, from Chief Financ
Wilderness Systems Wins Manufacturer of the Year
Confluence Watersports kicked off the 2004 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, held in Salt Lake City with Wilderness Systems being named the 2004 Manufacturer of the Year by Canoe and Kayak magazine. The annual award honors excellence and outstanding achieve
National Geographic Adventure Cashes-In on Adventure Travel Market
National Geographic Adventure will increase its guaranteed rate base by 18% from 425,000 to 500,000, beginning with the February 2005 issue, Publisher Francis X. Farrell has announced…
Teko Expands Rep Force
Teko has expanded their U.S. sales rep force. These new reps include Tom Gordon for Colorardo, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico; Egan & Associates LLC in the Northwest; Specialty Reps West in CA, AZ, Hawaii; Points North in the Northeast; Peter Burnes & Associat
Kellwood Board Member Resigns
Kellwood Company announced that Martin J. Granoff, a member of its Board of Directors, has resigned effective August 26, 2004 due to personal reasons, according to Hal J. Upbin, Kellwood chairman and chief executive officer…
Franklin Sports Appoints Murphy VP U.S. Sales
Franklin Sports, Inc. announces the promotion of Joseph M. Murphy to the newly created position of Vice President of US Sales. Mr. Murphy has been with Franklin Sports for over 23 years and has held various positions, most recently National Sales Manager.
Keane, Saunders Group Snags Brooks Top Agency Honors
Keane, Saunders & Associates, the Grand Rapids, MI sales agency led by John Keane, was recently awarded Brooks Sports 2004 Agency of the Year, among other individual Brooks honors. Len Sitko, who represents the agency in Illinois and NW Indiana, received
OIA and NOLS Lead Protest Against Utah Oil and Gas Leases
Prominent members of the outdoor recreation industry, led by the OIA and the National Outdoor Leadership School have launched a formal protest against the sale of 14 oil and gas leases bordering the Green River above Desolation Canyon in Utah. Over 200 pa
Sports Authority Q2 Comps Down 3.8%; Pro Forma EPS Doubles
The New Sports Authority reported total sales for the second quarter were $605.0 million, but were not able to give consolodated sales figures for last year's period. Comp store sales for the combined company decreased 3.8% from last year's comb
Mossimo CFO Resigns
Mossimo, Inc. has announced that Mali Shrinivas has resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer in order to pursue other interests. The Company is currently searching for a successor to Mr. Shrinivas.
Cutter and Buck Appoints Interim CEO, Chairman
Cutter & Buck Inc. has appointed Bill Swint to the position of Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. The company also announced the appointment of Doug Southern to the non-officer position of Chairman of the Board. Swint has over thirty years of
Bravo to Acquire Variflex in $38 Million Deal
Variflex, Inc. and Bravo Sports, a privately held leading global manufacturer and marketer of branded and OEM hard goods, components and accessories for the skateboard and in-line skating markets, have entered into a definitive merger agreement under whic
