SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Icebreaker Promotes Max Hofbauer to GM of Europe
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel maker, announced the new position of general manager – Europe and has appointed Max Hofbauer to the role, effective immediately. Hofbauer, who has been the company's Managing Director for Germany, Swede
Pale Morning Media Hires Katie Shackelford Holmes
Pale Morning Media, a public relations agency specializing in the outdoor world, added Katie Shackelford Holmes to its Vermont-based team….
Mizuno USA CEO Bob Puccini Elected SGMA’s Vice Chairman
Mizuno USA CEO and President, Bob Puccini, has been elected as the vice chairman of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) for a one-year term. This announcement was made at the conclusion of SGMA's annual business meeting in Chicago, I
Black Diamond Rehires Mecham as Director of N.A. Sales
Black Diamond Equipment has hired Brian Mecham as director of North America sales. Mecham returns to Black Diamond, where he worked as a sales representative from 1997 to 2001, having most recently been employed by Patagonia as western regional sales mana
JJB Sports H1 Loss Widens
JJB Sports, the U.K. sporting goods chain, reported that is losses spread to £66.5 million ($107 mm)from £24.0 million a year ago due to non-recurring costs related to its restructuring plan. Sales slumped 22.6 percent to £142.4 million ($228 mm)…
Daron Rahlves Becomes Ambassador for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month
World champion skier, Daron Rahlves is the latest Ambassador for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM), the national initiative that encourages children and adults to get involved with skiing and snowboarding by taking lessons from professional instruct
Baum’s Sporting Goods in Default
Baum's Sporting Goods Inc., the Arizona team dealer, has defaulted on $2.64 million in loans and faces foreclosure and the public auction sale of two properties in January 2012. Owner Fred Baum told the Arizona Daily Star, however, that the dealer is
Sherbrook Hockey Withdraws Private Placement
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. is withdrawing its private placement initiated Sept. 8, “due to the current condition of the financial market.”…
Skechers Launches Japanese Subsidiary
Skechers USA, Inc. plans to double its business in Japan over the next three to five years with the launch of its new subsidiary, Skechers Japan, G.K. The company will assume direct distribution of its brand from Achilles Corporation…
Deckers Outdoor Q3 Revenues Catapults 49 Percent
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported third-quarter revenues jumped 49.1 percent to $414.4 million compared to $277.9 million in the prior year. The gains were again powered by the Ugg brand, where sales rose 47.3 percent. Teva revenues grew 7.3 percent. Earning
First NikeTown to Close
NikeTown Portland, the first NikeTown ever opened, will close its doors on Friday. It will be replaced by a store at 638 S.W. Fifth Avenue at Morrison to open on Nov. 4…
Delta Apparel Sees 14.5 Percent Q1 Revenue Gain
Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of M.J. Soffe, reported sales jumped 14.5 percent in its first quarter ended Oct. 1, to $123.5 million. Net income increased 167.7 percent to $4.4 million, or 50 cents a share, from $1.6 million, or 19 cents, in the prior
Deloitte Survey: Holiday Shoppers Looking to Spend
According to Deloitte's 26th annual survey of holiday spending intentions and trends, two-thirds (67 percent) of American consumers expect the economy to stay the same or weaken next year. But nearly three out of five (59 percent) will put aside econ
Fishhound.com Hits 100,000 Fans on Facebook
Fishhound.com, the Web's most comprehensive provider of real-time fishing reports delivered by professional anglers, licensed guides and charter captains, announced today that it has exceeded 100,000 fans on its Facebook fan page. In less than six mo
Raleigh America Restructures Sales Department
Raleigh America, based in Seattle, has restructured its IBD sales team to better respond to the unique regional needs of its dealers. The sales team was restructured this month at Raleigh East and Raleigh West. Two new senior sales management positions –
