SGB Update

Quiksilver Revenues Up 3% for Q4, 11% for Year

Quiksilver, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues increased 3% in the fourth quarter ended Oct. 31, to $606.9 million compared to $587.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. The company lost $13.8 million from continuing operations versus incom

Reports: Acushnet Seeks to Cut U.S. Workforce

Acushnet Co., has offered buyout packages to 125 workers, or about 4% of its U.S. staff, reports Massachusetts' South Coast Today. Citing the lagging economy and sharply declining sales, representatives Acushnet told the Today that these “voluntary s

Easton Hockey Exec Joins OGIO

Mark Kuryak, formally with Easton Bell Sports, has been appointed as the new VP Global Action/Professional/Sport for OGIO, the gear bag manufacturer. Kuryak will oversee the sales and marketing for OGIO’s entire student, professional and action sports div

Lifetime Acquires Jumping Jack Trailers

Lifetime Products, Inc. has acquired the assets of Jumping Jack Trailers, Inc., adding Tent/Trailer to Lifetime's own lineup of consumer products. All products previously produced by Jumping Jack will now be manufactured at Lifetime's 2.6 millio

CEO of US Operations Out at MBT

Masai Barefoot Technology has announced that, effective immediately, Sheri Poe will no longer serve as CEO of US Operations. Ken Pucker, who was named interim Global CEO in early November, will assume her responsibilities for managing the US entity of MB

New Jersey Sportsmen Hold Caucus for Hunting/Fishing Conservation

New Jersey's anglers, hunters and trappers are claiming a historic day after creating and holding the first official meeting of the New Jersey Angling and Hunting Conservation Caucus (NJAHCC), a bipartisan assembly of political leaders and recreation

Rock/Creek Presents Longest Trail Race in Chattanooga History

Rock/Creek and The Wilderness Trail Running Association (The Boonies) have planned the longest trail running race in Chattanooga history. The Lookout Mountain 100k will take place for the first time on Dec. 20th, 2008. The foot race will cross several dif

Julie Skirving Joins Overland Equipment

Julie Skirving has joined Overland Equipment, bringing with her over 20 years sales and marketing experience in the US and Canadian outdoor industries. Most recently, Skirving led the sales and marketing efforts for the Lolë apparel brand in the U.S. mark

Sheri Poe Out at MBT

MBT, the footwear manufacturer, announced that effective
immediately Sheri Poe will no longer serve as CEO of US Operations. Ken Pucker, who was named interim Global CEO in early November, will assume her responsibilities for managing the US entity of MBT

Litespeed Launches First Consumer Rebate Program

In response to a tightening economy, the makers of Litespeed Bicycles are launching the industry’s first ever direct-to-consumer rebate program. Specialty hangtags are being distributed this week to all Litespeed dealers to launch and promote the campaign

ARP to Take Sales Inside in Reorganization

American Recreation Products will replace dozens of outside reps with an in-house sales force in 30 days in a bid to cut costs and reach earnings targets of Sun Capital Securities Group LLC. The move is part of a broader reorganization of the company that

American Recreation Products Undergoes Reorganization

The B.O.S.S. Report has confirmed that American Recreation Products will replace dozens of outside reps with an in-house sales force in 30 days in a bid to cut costs and reach earnings targets of Sun Capital Securities Group LLC. The move is part of a bro

Sport Supply Group Acquires Rights to Gold Medal Trademark

Sport Supply Group, Inc. has acquired the rights to the Gold Medal trademark from Brownell & Company, Incorporated. Gold Medal is a manufacturer and distributor of specialized sports netting, protective netting, tennis nets and batting tunnel netting with