SGB Update

Sport Supply Group, a Dallas-based company and leader in the sporting goods industry, as well as one of DFW’s top 250 employers, is currently seeking an experienced individual to join our team as Merchandising Director. In addition to overseeing P

Sport Supply Group, one of DFW’s top 250 employers and a leader in institutional sporting goods distribution is currently seeking an experienced individual to join our corporate team as Product Manager. This position will grow our strength, fitnes

The Canadian Apparel Federation welcomed a major announcement on apparel industry issues made this week by
Finance Minister Ralph Goodale. The announcement included reductions in customs duties totaling $90 million on imported raw materials – such as fab

InSport International has teamed with the Portland Interscholastic League in an effort to provide students with athletic apparel for school-related athletic programs. The program will begin with the 2005 spring semester. Realizing it was holding design ch

Russell Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire Brooks Sports, Inc. for approximately $115 million. Brooks' sales for 2004 are expected to be approximately $95 million and the acquisition is expected to be accretive to Russell's 2005 earn

VF Corporation has named Frank Terkelsen, 40, as Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, a new position. He will report to Bob Shearer, Vice President – Finance & Global Processes and Chief Financial Officer. Terkelsen has also been named a member of VF&#

ESPN and Footlocker.com has inked an agreement for ESPN Shop — an ESPN-branded direct mail catalog and E-commerce destination where fans can purchase athletic footwear, apparel and equipment. ESPN Shop is managed by Footlocker.com — a subsidiary of Foot

First Team Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall of about 7,600 First Team Attack, Force and Titan Basketball Hoops. The bolt attaching the arm to the vertical post can break, causing the back

The Intermountain sales agency, Bob Leach Sales, has added Taylor Arnot as an associate sales representative. The agency covers the states of ID, MT, & WY for LaCrosse Footwear, Danner Boots, & Redington Apparel, & Lorpen Innovative Socks in MT & ID…

Bell Canoe Works President and Owner, Ted Bell, announced that the company is revamping its internal management structure. The announcement accompanied news of the departure of Sales Manager Craig Johnson in Spring 2005. Effective immediately, John Woodru

Sport Obermeyer has promoted Barbara Owen to VP of Sales and Marketing, and Kathy Buzbee to VP of Merchandising and Design. Barbara Owen previously served as the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing. One of the longest-employed Obermeyer employees, h

With February just around the corner, the bicycle industry is ramping up for the first-ever winter trade event, as show organizers, product suppliers, bicycle retailers, and industry leaders begin preparations for Winterbike 2005 – held in conjunction wit

Purdy Associates, Northwest representatives for Arc’Teryx Equipment, Keen Footwear, Vasque and Dahlgren Socks, welcomes two new members to it team – John Coke and Marshall Balick. The addition of Coke and Balick completes a geographically based team with