SGB Update Outdoor
Dana Design Hires Mountain Mecca
Dana Design has hired Mountain Mecca, LLC, based out of Hailey, Idaho, to market the brand's packs, travel bags and shelters to specialty retailers in the Pacific Northwest, Northern Rockies and Alaska. The rep group, led by Greg McRoberts, a longtim
SCOTT USA Hires Cascade Associates to Cover Pacific Northwest
Scott USA has secured the services of Cascade Associates as sales representatives for Scott Bicycles in the Pacific Northwest region which includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Cascade Associates consists of Jeff Boon and Adam Gossett o
U.S. Commerce Dept. Figures Confirm May Strength at Retail
U.S. Commerce Department figures reported Monday show that May retail sales in the GAFS category, which include most general merchandise categories, rose 5.9% over last year and increased 0.8% adjusted over April. GAFS sales rose 10.0% in the first quar
VF Corp. Acquires Kipling; Adds to ODC Portfolio
VF Corporation has acquired substantially all of the assets of Antwerp-based Kipling Belgium NV, a maker of upscale bags, packs and accessories primarily for women. Terms were not disclosed. Kipling, which is expected to contribute approximately $40 mill
Russell Corp. Acquires American Athletic
Russell Corporation has signed a contract to acquire the assets of American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) for $13 million. AAI's sales for 2004 are projected to be approximately $20 to $22 million and it is anticipated the acquisition will have no significant
Keen’s Sales are… well…, Keen…
With all of the stories of great sell-through and amazing consumer response surrounding Keen Footwear, we decided to took a closer look at the company, catching up with Jim Van Dine, VP of Sales, in between his latest round of flights. Apparently much o
GBMI Promotes Mangione to Nautica Fotwear VP – Sales
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has promoted Robert Mangione to Vice President of U.S. Sales. In his new position, Mangione will oversee all aspects of US sales operations for Nautica Footwear and will be based at company headquarters in Santa Barbara, Calif
Forde Assumes VP Sales Slot at Converse
Converse, Inc., has appointed Brian J. Forde to the position of Vice President of U.S. Footwear Sales. Forde most recently held the position of U.S. Eastern Region Footwear Sales Manager at Nike. Forde is responsible for the management of the Converse s
Clif Bar Names O’Loughlin as New CEO
Sheryl O'Loughlin has been named CEO of Clif Bar Inc., the first time the privately-held energy and nutrition foods company has had a CEO outside of the original founder. O'Loughlin joined Clif Bar Inc. in 1998 and most recently served as exec
Teva Makes Custom Sandals for Elephant
Deckers' Teva unit is designing a new line of shoes made especially for elephants. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee recently contacted Barry McGeough, Teva's Senior Director of Product and Resource, and asked if they would create a pair of sh
Brockway Moran to Sell Gold’s Gym
Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc., a Florida-based private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to sell Gold's Gym International, Inc. to a group led by TRT Holdings, Inc., a privately-owned, diversified holding company whose assets include t
TSX Approves Forzani Stock Buy-Back
Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted The Forzani Group's application for a normal course issuer bid to purchase, from June 11, 2004 to June 10, 2005, through the facilities of the TSX, certain of its outstanding Class A
shares. As at May 31, 2004, th
Ajay Taps Oil Exec to Run Pro Golf America
Ajay Sports, Inc. announced the election of Brian T. Donnelly as President & COO of Pro Golf of America, Inc. and Ajay Sports, et.al., effective immediately. Most recently, Donnelly was President & COO of Atlas Oil Company / Fast Track Ventures spent ten
Brooks Joins Base Camp Communications
Base Camp Communications has added Shannon Brooks as “Super Senior Account Manager.” Brooks joins Base Camp Communications with an extensive history in the public relations arena. She began her career at Boston-based agency Agnew, Carter, McCarthy. Most
American Skiing Company Sees Improvements in West; Slow Season in the East
American Skiing Company reported improved financial performance at its western resorts that has helped mitigate the impact of challenging weather conditions in New England. Net income for Q3 was $24.5 million, or 77 cents per basic share and 35 cents per
