SGB Update

Timberland Helps Renovate Home for B.E.D. Children

On Friday, June 25, approximately 700 SkillsUSA members, Timberland PRO Series representatives, City Year representatives and industry partners will collaborate in a powerful day of community service, providing repairs and restorations to the Ozanam Home

Ajay Taps Oil Exec to Run Pro Golf America

Ajay Sports, Inc. announced the election of Brian T. Donnelly as President & COO of Pro Golf of America, Inc. and Ajay Sports, et.al., effective immediately. Most recently, Donnelly was President & COO of Atlas Oil Company / Fast Track Ventures spent ten

Brooks Joins Base Camp Communications

Base Camp Communications has added Shannon Brooks as “Super Senior Account Manager.” Brooks joins Base Camp Communications with an extensive history in the public relations arena. She began her career at Boston-based agency Agnew, Carter, McCarthy. Most

Ashworth Income Jumps 32.6% on 4.0% Sales Increase

Ashworth revenue for the second quarter of 2004 increased 4.0% to a record $54.7 million compared to $52.6 million for 2003. Net income increased 32.6% to $5.7 million or 41 cents per diluted share compared to net income of $4.3 million or 33 cents per di

Nautilus Group Shakes Up Management Team

The Nautilus Group, Inc. announced its shareholders elected all seven current members of the Board of Directors to serve until the 2005 annual shareholder meeting. The Board also formally announced several key executive officer additions and promotions.

Cherokee Sees Fiscal Q1 Return on Sales at 45%

Cherokee Inc. reported net revenues for the three months ended May 1, 2004 rose 1.4% to $12.2 million, compared to revenues of $12.0 million in the comparable period last year. Net earnings for the quarter increased to $5.5 million or 64 cents per dilute

Rodolfo to Run Callaway Apparel Design for Ashworth

Ashworth, Inc. announced that Joey Rodolfo has joined the Company as Vice President of Design, Callaway Golf apparel division. After early stints at Catalina Swimwear and Union Bay, Rodolfo co-Founded Cutter & Buck as Senior Vice President and Creative D

Acushnet Parent Ups Q2 Earnings Guidance

In remarks prepared for delivery Wednesday at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference in New York, Fortune Brands chairman & CEO Norm Wesley said that second quarter EPS before charges/gains will be near the top of analysts' estimated range, delivering

Russell Corp. Names New Board Member

The Board of Directors of Russell Corporation announced that Arnold W. Donald has been named to the company board. Donald is chairman of Merisant Company, a world- leader in the manufacture and marketing of low-calorie sweeteners, including Equal(R) and C

NSGA: Men Shop for Muscle, Women Shop for Cardio

Men are more likely to purchase exercise equipment that stresses muscular development/toning, while women are more likely to purchase equipment that focuses on cardiovascular well-being, according to data in the recently released NSGA report “The Sporting

Reed Pike Joins SCOTT USA

SCOTT USA has hired Reed Pike as Sales Manager for the Colorado, Minnesota and Ohio territories. With over 30 years experience Reed started in the cycling industry working retail in the San Francisco area. After working for Schwinn as a sales rep in South

Columbia Hires New UK and Ireland Regional Mgr.

Columbia Sportswear International, AG, has changed its UK and Ireland management team. Effective the end of June, Paul Hayes will assume the position of Regional Manager for the UK and Ireland, where he will assume responsibility for the management of all

Deuter Grows and Restructures

With well over 40% new growth at Deuter this brings with it new in house roles. John Herron has been the organizing force behind customer service and shipping will take on the role of Marketing and Promotions. He will work in tandem with What's UP PR

Ski Tops Brings in New Director of Sales and Marketing

Continued growth , distribution and an expanding sales force has prompted Gary Supple, US Manager of SKI TOPS USA, to hire Dominic A. Chenelia, as Director of Sales and Marketing for the CHAOS and MOON SHADOW headwear brands. Chenelia joined the company