SGB Update

Nike Supports Tiger Woods

Nike was among other sponsors affirming its support for Tiger Woods. Nike said briefly in a statement, “Nike supports Tiger and his family. Our relationship remains unchanged.”…

RECALL: LIVESTRONG Ellipticals

Johnson Health Tech has identified a potential problem with 2009-2010 elliptical models manufactured under the LIVESTRONG brand name…

Timberland Continues Sundance Sponsorship

The Timberland Company will again provide official jackets and footwear to movers and shakers at the Sundance Film Festival next month. Timberland said it renwed its role as an official haberdasher for Festival filmmakers and the programming team…

Cycle Force Group Inks Tour de France Licensing Deal

Under a new licensing agreement, Cycle Force Group will offer a full range of Le Tour de France bicycle, parts and accessories beginning in Spring 2010 in North America, United Kingdom and Europe. Distribution will be through mass retailers, sporting good

Arrests in Scam Involving Pro V1 Golf Balls

The Lincolnshire Police Department has confirmed that Lloyd Morris, of Deerfield, Illinois, and Marco Maggiore, of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, were arrested on November 23, 2009 and charged with money laundering, computer fraud, mail fraud and theft tied to

G-III’s Q3 Earnings Climb 12.2%; Hikes FY09 Guidance

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported revenues for the three months ended Oct. 31, 2009 increased by 3.4% to $363.5 million from $351.6 million in the same quarter of last year. Net income increased 12.2% to $32.3 million, or $1.87 per diluted share, compare

OIA: Cold Temperatures Boost October Outdoor Sales

Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty) rose 15% during October versus the year-ago month, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Year-to-date sales (Ja

Pure Fishing Continues Partnership With BoatUS Collegiate Program

Pure Fishing, the parent company of Berkley, Abu Garcia and All Star, said it will partner with BoatUS for the National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship. This marks the third year for the partnership and continuing dedication by Pure Fishing to the co

Salomon Snowboards Names Marketing Coordinator

Salomon Snowboards hired Kevin Stevenson to fill a newly created marketing coordinator position. Stevenson joins Salomon with an extensive background in both marketing and sales within the snowboard industry, most recently with Nike Snowboarding…

Kelty Starts Selling Direct at Revamped Website

Kelty threw the switch on its redesigned website www.Kelty.com, which will allow consumers to buy directly from the brand for the first time. The site will give outdoor enthusiasts the ability to purchase equipment directly from a selection of five other

Performance Bicycle Introduces Complete Home Delivery

Performance Bicycle, the specialty bike chain, has introduced Spin Doctor Pro Bike Build, a complete home delivery service that ships bikes direct to the front door, professionally assembled…

Spyder Partners with Ardica on Limited Edition Jackets

Spyder Active Sports has produced 24 limited edition jackets with Ardica Moshi portable heat and electronic charging power. Spyder produced a finite number of jackets as an avenue to test the innovation in a ski-based application…

Hal Koerner Becomes The North Face Endorser

The North Face said ultrarunner Hal Koerner has joined its global athlete team. Koerner has raced in almost 100 ultramarathons (classified as anything longer than 26.2 miles) and has placed in the top three in 75 percent of them…