SGB Update Sports & Fitness
NBA Plans All-Star Retail Push…
The NBA has partnered with XP Events to approach retail at the All-Star game in a new light; and, hopefully, to increase both visibility and sales. The scope of product and merchandising activities for the week will include over 30 NBA Store satellite loc
Loki Receives U.S. and E.U. Patents
The U.S. patent and Trademark Office recently awarded Loki a utility patent for its Loki Mitt design. Meanwhile, the European Patent Office issued acceptance for patents on both the LOKI Mitt & Loki Face Shield designs for the E.U…
SIA.07 Shrugs Off Weather to Host Upbeat Show…
With frighteningly warm weather impacting the entire east coast and a very late start to the season in California, SIA.07 could have been a depressing event. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Vendors, one after another, expressed their sur
Big Dog Moves Distribution to North Carolina
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. has moved its distribution to a newly built distribution center in Lincolnton, N.C., just outside of Charlotte. The facility is 230,000 square feet, expandable to over 400,000 square feet if needed. Big Dog Holdings invested more th
Crocs Acquires Fury, Inc.
Crocs, Inc. has acquired hockey company Fury, Inc. The acquisition took place in October of 2006, and Fury is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Crocs. Crocs will use Fury to introduce Crocs' proprietary Croslite material to the hockey an
Brine Adds Brand Manager for Men’s Lacrosse
Brine Corp named Neal Goldman brand manager for Men's Lacrosse. In this role, Goldman will oversee the brand development and marketing of the entire men's lacrosse line. The line includes all lacrosse sticks, protective gear, helmets and goals
Account Executive — Utility Inc.
Utility Inc., a growing Seattle-based strategic retail design/build firm is looking for an Account Executive with five to ten years wholesale Retail and related Retail Marketing experience. Knowledge of Retail Marketing, Store Planning, Fixturing,
Sales Manager — The Turtle Fur Group
The Turtle Fur Group a leading cold weather apparel accessory company since 1966 based in Morrisville, Vermont selling under the brands Turtle Fur and Nordic Gear is about to break out of it's shell and seeks self starter with a minimum of 7 y
Independent Sales Reps – Zoot Sports
Zoot Sports, an industry leader in multisport and performance apparel, is looking for established sales reps in various North American markets. Candidates must have
territory experience in the running and bicycle markets and make frequent visits t
Director of Sales — the program*
the program* is seeking a dynamic leader to drive sales to the next level. If you are experienced in sales management and a dedicated believer in the program’s* brands (Forum, Jeenyus, Foursquare, Special Blend), this could be your dream job! Thi
Sales Manager — Stearns, Inc.
Stearns Inc., a Division of K2 Inc. is the premier, branded manufacturer of the industry’s most advanced high-quality active watersports and outdoor sporting goods products with a 50+-year tradition of quality. Our search is for a Sales Manager who
Sales Reps Wanted — Los Angeles
Independent Sales Rep or House Rep needed to cover the greater Los Angeles area except Orange County selling officially licensed sports merchandise. We are the largest distributor of licensed sports apparel, headwear and novelty items in the country, ser
Hard Goods Retail Buyers
Sun & Ski Sports, the leading specialty sports retailer in the Sunbelt, is looking for hard goods buyers to merchandise Winter Sports, Water Sports and Bicycles. Background must include proven ability to grow sales and margins, two or more years o
VP/DMM Men’s Footwear — Sports Authority
The Sports Authority, the nations' leading full line sporting goods retailer is seeking a VP/DMM Men's Footwear. In this key executive role, you will provide direction for men's footwear merchandising and create and execute the cate
Lauderdale Lakes Leaders Cope with Loss of Sports Authority HQ
This city is dusting itself off again from the loss of another major business, this time the corporate headquarters for Sports Authority. The Lauderdale Lakes-based sporting goods company that began in 1987 announced last week it would merge with Color
