SGB Update Outdoor
GNC and Golf Merchandisers in 2004 Sponsorship Deal
Greg Norman Collection has inked a sponsorship agreement with the Association of Golf Merchandisers for 2004. As part of the agreement, Greg Norman Collection will sponsor the association's Bulletin Board on the “Member's Only” section of its we
Fox River Hires New Reps
Fox River Mills, Inc., has named Mike Lilly as the new sales representative for the upper Midwest. Lilly will handle Fox River sales in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
Fox River has also hired Kent Bocks and his agency
Smith Hires Robinson as Int’l and Internet Sales Mgr.
Smith Optics is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Robinson as the new Sales Manager for international
and internet sales. In this newly created position Robinson will be responsible for executing strategic business plans to achieve sales and margin
Chris Lennert Promoted to VP of Sales at GoLite
GoLite is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Lennert to Vice President of Sales. In his new post, Lennert will be responsible for oversight of all of GoLite’s key markets, including U.S. and international outdoor, running, and cycling channels as
Gardner Robinson Resigns from CamelBak
CamelBak Products announced the resignation of Gardner Robinson as Vice President of Sales – Recreational Division, after seven years with the company….
Tommy Caldwell Signs on with La Sportiva
Tommy Caldwell has agreed to sign on as the newest member of the La Sportiva athlete stable. One of the most prolific and driven climbers on the rock today, Caldwell’s resume at age 21 is stocked with history-making first ascents, free ascents and routes
Mountainsmith Appoints Pinnacle Outdoor Group to Rep New England
Peter Novak, vice president of sales for Mountainsmith, announced the appointment of the Pinnacle Outdoor Group, including Bob Bruce and Hal Ellms as principal representatives, for the company's New England territory. Effective immediately, Bob and
Northwave Brings in New CEO and Restructures Sales Team
Northwave North America has hired Brent Turner as their new CEO. Brent brings over 15 years of experience in the snowboarding industry to the table, most recently as Vice President and General Manager of K2 and Ride Snowboards…
Arc’Teryx Brings in New Talent
ARC¹TERYX Equipment Inc. announced the addition of Nick Cienski and Gary Bryant to its growing roster of talented individuals. Cienski, formerly with Salomon, has
been appointed the VP, Manager of Product Development & Design and Bryant, known for his wo
SportHill Partners with Northeast Trading Group
SportHill, Inc. is pleased to announce that Northeast Trading Group is partnering with SportHill to represent the performance apparel brand in the New England territory: CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, ME…
REI Opens Fifth L.A. Area Store
REI announced plans to open a store in November 2004 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., in the Victoria Gateway Center at the intersection of Foothill and Day Creek boulevards….
Callaway Gets 2003 Sales Lift — and Profit Hit — from Top-Flite Deal
Callaway Golf Company reported net sales for the full year 2003 of $814 million compared with $793 million for the prior year. Net income for the full year was $46 million, or 68 cents per diluted share, versus $69 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, for
Unifi Reports $9.2 million Net Loss
Unifi released operating results for Q2 of fiscal year 2004. The Company reported a net loss of $9.2 million or 18 cents per share, which compares to a net loss of $2.2 million or 4 cents per share for the prior Q2. The Company also reported a net loss of
New Harris Poll Finds Internet Use is Changing
A new Harris Poll finds that the Internet continues to become more useful and more used. While the total
Internet population is rising more slowly than it was in the late 90s, the proportion of those with broadband is rising much faster (Harris Poll of Ja
MandA Group Sees Continued Industry Consolidation
Mergers and consolidations will continue to shrink the number of players in the $40 billion global sporting goods industry in 2004. That's the forecast of The Mercanti Group, a boutique investment banking firm that served as the advisor to K2, Inc. i
