SGB Update

Quiksilver Prevails in Suit Against Former Licensee

January 23, 2004

A federal court jury has awarded Quiksilver, Inc. all unpaid royalties, as well as its requested nominal damages, in an action against GMT, Inc., a watch licensee terminated by the apparel manufacturer. The jury also denied all of GMT's counterclaims

GNC and Golf Merchandisers in 2004 Sponsorship Deal

January 23, 2004

Greg Norman Collection has inked a sponsorship agreement with the Association of Golf Merchandisers for 2004. As part of the agreement, Greg Norman Collection will sponsor the association's Bulletin Board on the “Member's Only” section of its we

Fox River Hires New Reps

January 23, 2004

Fox River Mills, Inc., has named Mike Lilly as the new sales representative for the upper Midwest. Lilly will handle Fox River sales in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
Fox River has also hired Kent Bocks and his agency

SGMA: PEP Bill Passes with 15% Increase in Funding

January 23, 2004

For the fourth consecutive year, physical education received a boost on Capitol Hill. Congress finalized a 15% increase in funding for the Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress (PEP) program as part of a 2004 omnibus spending bill, was approved

Smith Hires Robinson as Int’l and Internet Sales Mgr.

January 23, 2004

Smith Optics is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Robinson as the new Sales Manager for international
and internet sales. In this newly created position Robinson will be responsible for executing strategic business plans to achieve sales and margin

New Era to Consolidate Manufacturing in Derby

January 23, 2004

New Era Cap Company notified its Western New York employees Friday of its need to consolidate its two manufacturing facilities in that area in order to help maintain a competitive position in the marketplace. The headwear company will transfer operations

Chris Lennert Promoted to VP of Sales at GoLite

January 23, 2004

GoLite is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Lennert to Vice President of Sales. In his new post, Lennert will be responsible for oversight of all of GoLite’s key markets, including U.S. and international outdoor, running, and cycling channels as

Gardner Robinson Resigns from CamelBak

January 23, 2004

CamelBak Products announced the resignation of Gardner Robinson as Vice President of Sales – Recreational Division, after seven years with the company….

Vans Named in Class Action Lawsuit

January 23, 2004

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Vans, Inc. in the United States District Court in California on behalf of the City of Dearborn Heights Act 345 Police & Fire Retirement System and purchasers of VANS common stock during the period between Marc

Tommy Caldwell Signs on with La Sportiva

January 22, 2004

Tommy Caldwell has agreed to sign on as the newest member of the La Sportiva athlete stable. One of the most prolific and driven climbers on the rock today, Caldwell’s resume at age 21 is stocked with history-making first ascents, free ascents and routes

Mountainsmith Appoints Pinnacle Outdoor Group to Rep New England

January 22, 2004

Peter Novak, vice president of sales for Mountainsmith, announced the appointment of the Pinnacle Outdoor Group, including Bob Bruce and Hal Ellms as principal representatives, for the company's New England territory. Effective immediately, Bob and

OR Receives Top Marks From AC Nielsen

January 22, 2004

Outdoor Retailer is releasing findings from a recent project and “Return on Objective” survey conducted by AC Nielsen International Research. The survey was designed to evaluate retailers’ objectives for attending Outdoor Retailer tradeshows and to defin