SGB Update Outdoor

Phoenix Footwear Scheduled to Complete Royal Robbins Acquisition

October 31, 2003

Phoenix Footwear Group is scheduled to complete the acquisition of Royal Robbins October 31, 2003. Phoenix Footwear had previously announced a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Robbins, Inc. on October 3, 2003. The completion of this acquisition would

Russell in Major Strategic Realignment of Company

October 30, 2003

Russell Corporation will realign its operations to increase focus on both its athletic and activewear businesses. Under this structure, manufacturing, distribution and some administrative functions will be combined with sales and marketing to create a se

The Weather Channel Extends Gore Contract

October 30, 2003

The Weather Channel has again entrusted protection of its field meteorologists to W. L. Gore & Associates, inventor of GORE-TEX® fabric. The multi-year partnership, which began in 2000, will extend through 2005 and encompass advertising and content on bo

Honey Stinger Joins Subaru XC Ski Team

October 30, 2003

En-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, have entered into a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Subaru Factory Team. The company will continue its support of the elite Nordic ski racing team through 2005 as official bar and

Trek Hires New Brand Manager

October 30, 2003

Trek Bicycle announces the hiring of industry veteran Zapata “Zap” Espinoza, as Trek Bicycles’ Brand Manager. Espinoza, who most recently was Executive Editor at Mountain Bike Magazine for the past ten years said, “I am elated about the opportunity to le

Court Dismisses Nautilus Infringement Claims Against ICON

October 29, 2003

ICON Health and Fitness, Inc. announced the U.S. District Court Western District of Washington on Wedneesday dismissed the last vestiges of claims asserted by The Nautilus Group. The Court's ruling marked, for practical purposes, the end of Nautilus

Rocky Q3 Net Income Jumps 45% as Sales Increase 36%

October 29, 2003

Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 increased 45.2% to
$3.5 million, or 77 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.4 million, or 52 cents per diluted share, a year ago. Net sales for Q3 in

Ashworth Lead Apparel Vendor for 2005 U.S. Open

October 29, 2003

Ashworth, Inc. announced it was awarded the contract by Pinehurst Resorts, Inc as the lead apparel vendor for the 2005 U.S. Open Championship to be held at the Pinehurst Resort, June 13-19, 2005. Under terms of the contract, Ashworth will be the leading

Amerex Appoints President of Mens and Ladies Group

October 29, 2003

Amerex Group Inc. has announced that Renee McGovern has joined the firm as President of the Amerex Mens and Ladies Group. She reports to Chief Executive Officer, Glenn Palmer…

Rosinsky to Head Racing Swimwear for Speedo

October 29, 2003

Kate Rosinsky has been named Merchandising Manager for Racing Swimwear for Speedo. She succeeds Maricel Castro, who has been promoted to Director of International Product Development for Speedo in London, a new post…

GSI Commerce Narrows Q3 Loss on 49% Jump in Sporting Goods Sales

October 29, 2003

GSI Commerce, Inc. reported that net revenue for its third fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2003 was $47.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2003, compared with net revenue of $32.3 million in the third quarter of
fiscal 2002, an increase of 46.9%.

Urban Outfitters Appoints New CFO

October 29, 2003

Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced that John Kyees has accepted an offer to become the CFO. Mr. Kyees has had extensive experience in the financial management of a number of specialty retail companies including the Express division of the Limited, Inc. and