SGB Update Outdoor

Firms Ink Deal for Nordic Region Retail Chain

SkiStar and Stadium have established a joint purchasing and operational agreement regarding a sporting goods and sportswear retail outlet. Stadium is the Nordic region's leading and most expansive sporting goods and sportswear retail chain with a tot

Kellwood Selling Auburn Sock Business

Kellwood Company announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Auburn Hosiery Division and European operations to Delta Galil Industries, according to Robert C. Skinner, Jr., corporate vice president of Kellwood…

USOC Reduces Board by 91%; May Pare Medal Hopes…

The U.S. Olympic Committee has put to bed much of the rankling and infighting that has plagued the organization over the last few years, voting last weekend to cut the size its board to just 11 directors from the previous 123 members. The board also diss

The Access Fund Announces 2003 Awards

At the October Access Fund board meeting, the following awards were given to volunteers who have devoted countless hours to preserving climbing access in America. Whether digging trails, attending meetings or rallying support, they were helping to keep cl

Phoenix Footwear Scheduled to Complete Royal Robbins Acquisition

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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

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

Rosinsky to Head Racing Swimwear for Speedo

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…