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Meridian Sourcing Adds New Sourcing Director

November 4, 2004 SGB Executive

Meridian Sourcing is proud to announce the hiring of Mike Williams as Director of Sourcing and Production. Effective immediately, Mike will be responsible for coordinating all production and QC functions within the company. Most recently, Mike served as

Tail to Celebrate 30th Anniversary This Month

November 4, 2004 SGB Executive

Tail, Inc. will celebrate its 30th anniversary on November 17, marking three decades of high-quality, fashion-forward golf and tennis merchandise for women. Tail opened its doors in 1974 when owner Cheryl Singer created a little denim tennis skirt with r

Burch Launches Sports Marketing Firm

November 4, 2004 SGB Executive SGB Update

Howe Burch, former Senior Vice President of Sports Marketing & Communications at global sportswear brand Fila, has launched a new sports marketing and communications resource called t w e l v e…

Famous Footwear October Comp Sales Increase 2.3%

November 4, 2004 SGB Update

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced that October sales at Famous Footwear rose 5.7% to $74.3 million for the four-week period ended October 30, 2004 compared to $70.2 million for the same period last year. Same-store sales increased 2.3%…

Foot Locker Q3 Same-Store Sales Inch Up 1.2%

November 4, 2004 SGB Update

Foot Locker, Inc. reported sales for the 13-week period ended October 30, 2004 of $1,365 million, versus $1,194 million in the comparable period last year, an increase of 14.3%. For this same 13-week period, comparable store sales increased 1.2%. Exclu

The Sports Authority Taps Kohl’s Exec as Head Merchant

November 4, 2004 SGB Update

The Sports Authority, Inc. announced that David Campisi will join the company in the position of President of Merchandising reporting to Doug Morton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Sports Authority. Mr. Campisi joins TSA from Kohl's Cor

Aldila Gets Tax Benefit to Boost Q3 Earnings

November 4, 2004 SGB Update

Aldila, Inc. reported GAAP net sales increased 35% to $10.8 million in the third quarter from GAAP net sales of $8.0 million in the comparable period of 2003. Net income of $3.3 million, or 62 cents per diluted per share, for the third quarter, an increa

Fleet Feet Posts 14.3% Q3 Comp Store Sales Gain

November 4, 2004 SGB Update

Fleet Feet, Inc. announced 20.9% revenue growth during the third quarter of 2004 as compared to the same period in 2003, and posted 14.3% growth in revenue for comparative store sales. Year-to-date overall sales increased 19.9%, with year-to-date compara

adidas-Salomon Q3 Currency Neutral Sales Up 9.0%

November 3, 2004 SGB Executive

adidas-Salomon reported third quarter net sales increased 9% on a currency-neutral basis with improvements coming from all brands and regions. This represents growth of 5.4% in euro terms to €1.95 billion ($2.39 bn) in 2004 from €1.85 billion ($2.09 bn) i

adidas America Announces Recall of Hoop Shoes

November 3, 2004 SGB Executive

adidas America, in cooperation with, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 187,000 pairs of adidas Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes due to a defect in the shoes. A portion of the sole of the heel can separate or tear during us