SGB Update

Osprey Hires Bike Sales Manager

Osprey Packs appointed Patrick Piller as bike sales manager, a new position. Previously, Piller has served in several leadership positions in the industry, including sales manager for Tifosi Optics, brand manager for Light & Motion Bike Lighting Systems,

Bill Greatly Expands Haitian Apparel’s Access to U.S. Market

Haitian apparel would enjoy duty-free access to the U.S. market until 2020 under a bipartisan bill introduced last week. The Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act greatly expands duty-free access to the U.S. market for Haitian textile and apparel export

Canada Goose Donates $45,000 to Polar Bears International

Canada Goose raised more than $45,000 in 2009 from the sales of its Polar Bears International (PBI) Expedition parka to support PBI (www.polarbearsinternational.com), an organization dedicated to conserving the world's polar bears…

Sportfishing Industry Expresses Deep Concern Over Gulf Oil Spill

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), in response to the oil spill caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico this week, announced that it is calling upon federal and state officials to act swiftly and diligently to mit

G.I. Joe’s Eyes Comeback

Three former executives at the defunct G.I. Joe's Sports & Outdoors have opened a small store in Bethany, Oregon and plan to open a larger flagship store on the westside later this summer as part of a plan to revive the Joe's chain…

Crosman Avoids Layoffs with Municipal Loan

Crosman Corp. will manufacture a new line of products at its Ontario County headquarters rather than laying off about 50 workers. The air gun manufacturer received help from the Ontario County and New York economic development agencies to retain the jobs

Runner’s Den Wins Brooks’ First March Madness Tournament

Brooks Sports, Inc. announced Runner's Den in Phoenix, Ariz., as the winner of the Brooks Madness Tournament, a sales contest pitting retailer against retailer in a battle of running shoe sales. Runner's Den captured the $10,000 grand prize in t

Injinji Signs on The Summit Group and Sean Vill as New Sales Reps

Injinji, manufacturer of the Performance Toesock, said hired Sean Vill and Denise Vill-Olson to represent the company in the Pacific Northwest, including WA, OR, AK and northern ID, and The Summit Group, headed by Jim Kelly, to handle the Southeast, incl

Burton Snowboards CEO Resigns

Burton announced the departure of CEO Laurent Potdevin, who plans to pursue other opportunities after working at the snowboard company for 15 years. Laurent will stay connected to Burton as a consultant and advisor to the company. Chairman and Founder, Ja

Sanita Restructures US Management Team

Sanita Footwear A/S, the Danish parent company of Sanita Clogs, Inc, in Temecula, CA, announced the restructuring of the US management team. Bill Taylor was named president and Michael O'Brien becomes national sales manager…

Johnson Outdoors Q2 Sales Up 6% as Watercraft Deliveries Slip

Johnson Outdoors Inc.'s sales rose nearly 6% in the second quarter ended April 2, 2010, reflecting shipments for the peak retail selling season for kayaks, canoes, tents, fish finders and other outdoor gear. The Racine, WI company said net income soa

VF Corp. Sees 62% Hike in Q1 Earnings, Raises FY10 Guidance

VF Corp reported first-quarter revenues increased 1.4% to $1.75 billion from $1.73 billion a year ago. Earnings soared 62% to a record $163.5 million, or $1.46 per share, from $100.9 million, or 91 cents, a year earlier. Results benefited from strong sale

Weyco’s Earnings Rise in Q1

Weyco Group, Inc. reported sales for the first quarter were $61.0 million, an increase of 4% from 2009 sales of $58.9 million. Net earnings for the quarter were $3.9 million, up from $2.5 million in 2009. Diluted earnings per share were 34 cents per sha

Crocs Announces Ambassador Contest

Crocs announced a promotion to search for North America's top five footwear fans to become one of Crocs Ambassadors…