SGB Update Sports & Fitness
OIA: Tariff Uncertainty Could Demand Adjustments for Footwear Makers
According to the OIA, the possibility that Congress won’t extend temporary duty relief on dozens of types of outdoor footwear featuring water resistant textile and synthetic uppers has manufacturers re-evaluating product design and production schedu
Prois Hunting Announces New Partnerships
Próis Hunting Apparel, a manufacturer of women's hunting clothing, has recently joined forces with industry members including Heat Factory, Victory Archery, Dead Down Wind and BOG Gear…
301Sports.com Merges with GetTeamGear.com
301Sportsonline.com said it merged with GetTeamGear.com to form a newly named company, 301Sports.com. The new online sporting goods retailer headquartered in Washington, Utah, focuses on baseball and softball equipment…
Vail Resorts Announces Change in Breckenridge Management Team
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced that Lucy Kay is leaving her position as vice president and chief operating officer of Breckenridge Resort, effective Oct. 7…
Oakley Expands Customized Program to Watches and Backpacks
Oakley, Inc. announced the further expansion of its program that gives customers the option to customize select Oakley products. In addition to eyewear and performance goggles, the Oakley Custom Program (OCP) now includes timepieces and backpacks…
The North Face Launches PlanetExplore
The North Face announced the Bay Area launch of PlanetExplore, a new online community that connects people to the outdoors in meaningful ways by serving as a hub for outdoor activities and events in their community…
Columbia Sportswear E-Commerce Site Urges Reused Box Shipping Option
Columbia Sportswear Co. announced its reused box initiative has become very popular among outdoor consumers shopping at www.columbia.com, which launched just over a month ago. Since the launch of Columbia's e-commerce site in August, more than 60% of
PGA of America Names Golf Sales Rep of the Year
Cleveland Golf/Srixon sales representative Mike Kelly of West Hartford, CT, has been selected by The Connecticut Section of The PGA of America as the 2009 Sales Representative of the Year…
South Carolina’s Frampton Elected President of AFWA
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) elected South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director, John Frampton, its new president during the Association's 99th Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas. Frampton has more than 35 year
Benchmade Knife Company Hires New Employees
Benchmade Knife Company has hired four new employees within the customer service, finance, and sales departments…
SCARPA Unveils ‘Planet Friendly’ Sourcing Initiative
SCARPA said five new models of trail runners and light hikers from its Spring 2010 collection embody the footwear brand’s new 'SCARPA Planet Friendly' initiative, a commitment to sourcing and employing recycled content materials and findin
NSSF Launches Campaign to Educate America About “Black Guns”
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has launched a national media campaign designed to correct widespread misperceptions among gun owners and non-gun owners about AR-15-style rifles, also known as modern sporting rifles, according to a recent release
SIA Releases Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report
SIA released the 2009 Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report, a topline review of the snow sports marketplace. The Report provides valuable insight into retail sales and participation trends, demographics for snow sports participants, analysis of the seas
The Antigua Group Launches Online Retail Store
The Antigua Group, Inc., the golf apparel manufacturer based in Peoria, AZ, opened an online retail store found at www.antigua.com and shop.antigua.com…
Sible Retiring from Merrell Post
Scott Sible, the president of the Merrell and Chaco brands at Wolverine World Wide, plans to retire at the end of the year. Sible took over at Merrell domestically in November of 2002 when he was promoted to VP and general manager for the U.S. Merrell per
