SGB Update

Whole Foods Accepts Dr. Bronner’s Fair Trade Credentials

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps and the Swiss Organic and Fair Trade Certifier IMO have been accepted into Whole Foods Market's Whole Trade Program. The Whole Trade Program is Whole Foods Market's designation of products with the highest degree o

Denver to Host Int’l Sports Convention

The Metro Denver Sports Commission (MDSC) has announced that Denver has been selected to host Sportaccord 2009, the seventh annual International Sports Convention that brings together members of the International Sports Federations, the International Olym

Nikwax Hires Two European PR Agencies

Nikwax N.A. President Chas Fisher has accepted the assignment as manager of Nikwax Ltd.'s international marketing and identity team. In his leadership the team has hired Chrissy Dorn of Germany and Stephanie Briggs of Spring PR in the UK to handle p

OIA: Outdoor Sales Grew 8% in October

According to The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report, October retail sales for all core outdoor stores (chain, internet, specialty) gained 8% in dollars compared to October 2007. All four major product categories (equipment, equipmen

Blackcomb Whistler Gondola Goes Live Friday

Intrawest's expensive marketing campaign for the launch of its 2.7-mile PEAK 2 PEAK gondola will culminate Friday with a live webcast of grand opening ceremonies from the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort. Intrawest has been promoting the record breaking

Rab Moves Operations to Boulder

Rab has moved its sales and marketing operations to Boulder, CO. Owner and President Matt Gowar made the decision to move to Boulder based on his commitment to grow the Rab brand in the North American market. The company has been selling into U.S. special

Survey: A Third of Major Retailers Cut Holiday Ad Spend

One-third (32%) of chief marketing officers (CMOs) at leading U.S. retailers state that their holiday marketing and advertising budgets have been reduced this season, according to a survey conducted in October by the accounting and consulting firm BDO Sei

NFL to Lay Off 14% of Staff

The National Football League will lay off almost 14% of its staff to cut costs, Reuters reported. The report follows an announcement by the NBA in mid-October that it was laying off 9% of its workforce due to a weakening economy and declining season ticke

GolfBuddy Launches Operations in Europe

GolfBuddy announces the launch of its operations in Europe, with the headquarters to be located in Dublin, Ireland. John Ennis, who has over 25 years of experience in the golf industry, will be the General Manager…

Rottefella To Sell NTN Bindings Via Boot Makers

Rottefella AS is shifting its North American distribution model to make it easier for retailers to buy an NTN telemark binding/boot system. Starting Jan. 1, 2009, the company will distribute NTN bindings through the three ski boot manufacturers/distribut