SGB Update

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

VF Confirms Plans for Job Cuts

VF Corp. said that with economic weakness expected to continue in 2009, a modest number of jobs will be cut across its units. In a statement, the company declined to say how many jobs would be eliminated pending notification of affected employees, but ind

FansEdge.com Sets On-line Record

Dreams, Inc., led by FansEdge.com, said it surpassed its all-time record amount of orders and order value received on-line in a single day. The previous single day's record was 13,233 orders received with a value of $890,000 set on Dec. 12, 2007. Th

TaylorMade Cuts 170 jobs After Ashworth Acquisition

TaylorMade-Adidas Golf is cutting 170 jobs, or about 12% of its local work force, as it integrates its new Ashworth acquisition. TaylorMade acquired Ashworth Inc., also based Carlsbad, CA, for $73 million on Nov. 21. According to the North County Times in

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

Winchester Introduces Lead-Free Ammo Line

Winchester has a introduced a lead-free ammunition line, which includes the E-Tip, a lead-free bullet that is one of the newest products developed for big-game hunters and complies with current state non-toxic regulations…