SGB Update

BOSS Takes a Look at the Apparel Line-up

The most prominent redline in the apparel categories is clearly embroidery. Bonfire has included several embroidered highlights on its men’s and women’s technical pieces. In addition the company is positioning some of its apparel lines a bit differently.

BOSS and Rennie Take a Look at Helmets

Boeri is repositioning itself as a higher-end specialty & boutique shop helmet brand with slightly higher price points and more of a “designer” feel to the product. With this repositioning, Boeri has introduced a fashion influence into its 2005/06 helmet

35TH Annual SnowSports Show Kicks Off In Las Vegas

With record snowfall plaguing the New England area, it only seems fitting that the 35th annual SnowSports Industries America (SIA) SnowSports Show gets underway in the halls of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center…

SportsNewsSource and Rennie Ink Content Partnership

Rennie Media and SportsNewsSource, LLC have joined forces to provide readers with daily coverage of the SIA.05 Show and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market being conducted over the course of the next two weeks. The partnership between the publishers of Ren

VF Announces New Supply Chain Positions

VF Corporation has announced organizational changes designed to leverage its supply chain capabilities and support its long-term growth plans. The Company recently announced that it has efforts underway that are expected to yield $100 million in savings o

Cybex Recognized as Top Performing Company on AMEX

Cybex International, Inc. announced that it has been recognized by the American Stock Exchange as being one of the top 50 stock performers for 2004. The premium brand exercise equipment manufacturer received congratulatory notification direct from the Ame

Jarden Names New President of Coleman

Jarden Corporation announced that Gary A. Kiedaisch has been named President of The Coleman Company, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, and a leader in the outdoor products market. He will be based at Coleman's Wichita, Kansas hea

Kellwood Cuts Fourth Quarter, Full Year Outlook

Kellwood Company announced that it expects sales in the fourth quarter to be approximately $585 million which is below the previous guidance of $600 million provided on December 2, 2004. Net earnings from continuing operations in the fourth quarter are ex

Jumpking Inc. Announces Recall of Trampolines

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jumpking Inc. of Mesquite, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about one million trampolines and about 296,000 “FunRing” enclosures sold separately and with Jumpking trampolines. Welds on the fr

Eider Unveils New Apparel and Packs

For the winter 2005/06 season, Eider will add three new lines of apparel designed for snowsports enthusiasts, a new line of base layer garments, an expansion to its technical GRAVICAL rock climbing apparel line to include winter styles, and a new backpack

GBMI Acquires Fun Flopps of Santa Barbara

Global Brand Marketing Inc. has acquired the trademark and brand Fun Flopps, a truly unique, fun and whimsical line of sandals from Fun Flopps founder, Linda Spann, of Santa Barbara, CA. GBMI has also agreed to license from Linda Spann the distinctive tec

NSGA: Census Bureau Sees Continued Strength in SG

The Monthly Retail Trade Survey, prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau, reported sales in sporting goods stores of $2.33 billion (preliminary) for the most recent reporting month (November), up 7.4% from the $2.12 billion in November 2003. The increase follo

Marketing Manager/Table Games — Sportcraft

Sportcraft, Ltd is seeking a Marketing Manager, Table Games, reporting to the Director of Marketing and accountable to that executive for the performance of his/her duties. His/her primary objective will be to manage the table game business in ord

Fudge Returns to STX Putters as Sales Director

Greg Fudge, who led STX Golf (now STX Putters) to strong, double-digit growth in his position as National Sales Manager, has returned to the company as Director of Sales. Fudge had been Director of Sales at Pride/Softspikes. Fudge has also been with Nick