SGB Update

Iconix Brand Group Q3 Net Grows Double Digits

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. reported that revenue for the third quarter grew 8% to approximately $59.4 million from the year-ago quarter, which includes a gain of $3.7 million related to the sale of the Joe Boxer trademark in Canada. Excluding that gain, re

Golfsmith Q3 Earnings Decline as Revenues Fall 8.5%

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported revenues slid 8.5% in the third quarter to $90.6 million from $101.7 million a year ago. The decline reflects an 8.5% decrease in comparable store sales and a 27.0% decrease in revenues from the direct-to-c

Dorel Hires International Manager for Cycling Group

Cycling Sports Group (CSG), the Recreational/Leisure Segment of Dorel Industries Inc., announced the promotion of Jeff Weiss in the newly created role of vice president of international business development…

Benchmade Hires New Director of Manufacturing

Benchmade Knife Company has hired Dave Winterling as the new Director of Manufacturing. He will be responsible for all manufacturing operations at the Oregon City plant…

Cabela’s Nearly Doubles Q3 Net Income; Raises Guidance

Cabela's Inc. reported that total revenue for the third quarter increased 2.0% to $624.3 million compared to $611.8 million for the third quarter of 2008. Retail store revenue increased 6.1% and comps rose 3.5% for the period, while direct revenues

Rab Opens U.S. Office; Hires Sales Force

Rab is opening a new Colorado-based office and warehouse. Matt Gowar, Rab’s CEO, now owns the company, which enters its third season on the North American market during the winter of 2009-10…

Grassroots Hires New President/CEO

The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance hired Roanne Miller as the organization's new President/CEO. Miller will take the leadership role effective immediately. Miller replaces David Matz, who served as president of the organization until his departure on

SCARPA Hires Bragg and Co. as N.E. Sales Agency

SCARPA (Società Calzaturiera Asolana Riunita Pedemontana Anonima) North America added new sales representation in the Northeast territory. Bragg & Company will represent the SCARPA brand in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rho

Cabela’s Announces Plans for Grand Junction, CO Store

Cabela’s Incorporated and Macerich said it plans to bring Cabela’s retail stores to Grand Junction, CO., and the surrounding area. Cabela’s expects to open the Grand Junction store in early summer of 2010. The 75,000-square-foot store wi

GoLite Announces Active-ist Contest Winners

GoLite launched a contest in September to find four everyday outdoor athletes to be featured on its interactive new website and in the company’s marketing communications…

Columbia Becomes Title Sponsor of Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series

Columbia Sportswear will become the title sponsor of the popular Muddy Buddy Ride & Run Series. The agreement includes naming rights of the 18-event Columbia Muddy Buddy Series, as well as the Columbia Mini Muddy Buddy and designates Columbia as the exclu

Two REI Stores Awarded LEED Gold Rating

REI announced that its stores in Round Rock, Texas and Lincoln Park, Ill. have been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification for Commercial Interiors from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)…