SGB Update Sportsmans
Woolrich Woolen Mill Division Expands into Europe
The Woolen Mill Division of Woolrich has hired its first European sales agents. Voehringer & Groha based in Laufach, Germany, will be responsible for representing Woolrich in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria while Pugliese & Moscato, of Florence, Italy,
Cycling Sports Group Increases Asia Pacific Distribution
Cycling Sports Group (CSG), a business unit of Dorel Industries, announced expanded distribution for its Asia Pacific Sales Department. The expansion is part of an overall growth strategy focused on increasing distribution to build visibility for CSG bran
Nexcen’s Q4 Revenues Slide 17%
Nexcen Brands, the parent of The Athlete's Foot, reported total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2009 decreased 17% to $10.6 million from $12.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The decrease is primarily due to current economic conditions, incl
Broder Bros. Q4 Revenues Slid 16.7%
Broder Bros. reported fourth quarter 2009 net sales were $182.8 million compared to $219.5 million for the fourth quarter 2008. Loss from operations was $200,000 compared to income from operations of $3.2 million for the fourth quarter 2008, excluding th
NRF Names New President/CEO
Matt Shay has been selected to serve as the next president and CEO of NRF…
Nike Dominates Sweet 16
With the field of 65 teams having been whittled down to 16 over the past four days in the 2010 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, Nike was once again the brand seen the most by viewers of the event, as 77% of the teams (50 total) in the
Deckers Hires Corporate Social Responsibility Chief
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said Mark Heintz has joined the company as director of corporate social responsibility, reporting to the chief operating officer, Zohar Ziv…
Paddle Council Sends Five Delegates to Outdoor Nation
An all volunteer advisory council formed by the paddlesports industry last year to secure concessions from the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will use a $25,000 matching grant from the trade show to send five delegates to a youth summit expected to draw 2
Canoecopia Signals Strong Start For Paddlesports
For many paddlers, the season kicks off every year with Canoecopia, the annual event organized at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI by Rutabaga, one of the largest single paddlesports storefronts in the country…
Thule Operating Yakima Discount Website
Thule has launched a Web site, www.Racks4Cheap.com, selling products of its rival Yakima that came into its possession…
Kokatat Supports Solo Circumnavigation of Canadian Provinces
Kokatat said it has provided paddling apparel to 23-year-old Mathieu Jean for an expedition that will circumnavigate the provinces of Quebec and Labrador, a distance of 10,000 kilometres…
Dick’s SG Names May National Runners’ Month
Dick's Sporting Goods has declared May as Dick's Sporting Goods National Runners' Month with the sponsorship of ten major running-event sponsorships…
Olympian Makes Girls Line for J.C. Penney
Warner Bros. Consumer Products has partnered with five-time Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin to create Supergirl by Nastia, a lifestyle merchandise line for girls…
Perry Ellis Returns to Profitability in Q4
Perry Ellis International reported revenues for the fourth quarter were $196.4 million, a 3% increase compared to $191.2 million a year ago. The increase is attributable to a turnaround of Perry Ellis Collection at department stores, initial shipments of
Hi-Tec Names Charles Willis as Creative Director
Hi-Tec said Charles Willis will join the company in the coming months as Outdoor Creative Director. Willis leaves his current position as Merrell group VP and creative director, where he influenced many iconic outdoor product designs such as the Jungle Mo
