Author: James Hartford

Smith Optics Hires Surf Marketing Manager

November 1, 2004 SGB Update

Smith Optics has hired Scott “Pod” Banuelosis as surf marketing and promotions manager. Effective immediately, Pod will be responsible for all surf team management and marketing operations in Smith Optics’ San Clemente, California, office. Most recently,

GBMI Promotes Nakamura to VP Sales Asia Pacific

November 1, 2004 SGB Update

Global Brand Marketing, Inc., has promoted Tomo Nakamura tp Vice President of International Sales for Asia-Pacific. In this newly created position, Nakamura will be responsible for expanding all sales and development for all GBMI brands in the fast growin

Sporting Goods Hall of Fame Elects Five New Inductees

November 1, 2004 SGB Update

The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee has elected five new Hall of Famers. Roger Atkin, formerly of NFL Properties; James W. Cabela, Mary A. Cabela and Richard W. Cabela of outdoor retailer Cabela’s; and Konstantin (Conny) Klimenko of Sevylo

ASICS America Files Trademark Suit

November 1, 2004 SGB Update

ASICS America Corporation and ASICS Corporation Japan have filed suit in Federal District Court in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California against Wanted Shoes, Inc. (Edison, New Jersey) for trademark infringement, unfair competition, trad

SGMA Elects New Board; Tom Rogge is Chairman

November 1, 2004 SGB Update

SGMA International is pleased to announce the election of a new chairman and vice chairman. The new chairman of the Board of Directors is Tom Rogge, president of Cramer Products, and the new vice chairman is Steve Furniss, EVP of TYR Sport, Inc. The forme

PUMA Q3 Results Set Company Record for GM and EPS

October 29, 2004 SGB Update

PUMA’s third quarter showed another outstanding performance with growth in consolidated sales of 16.5% on a currency-neutral basis, or by 14.6% to €461 million ($564 mm) in Euro currency. Gross margin hit a new high in Q3, coming in at of 52.8% of sales.

Russell Corp. Q3 Net Up 45%; Organic Growth Up 3.7%

October 28, 2004 SGB Update

Russell Corporation reported fiscal 2004 third quarter sales of $422.7 million, an increase of 8.9% over the same period a year ago. RML also reported a 45% increase in earnings to $26.9 million, or 82 cents per diluted share, versus $18.5 million, or 56

Zappos.com Closes on New Equity Round and Revolver

October 28, 2004 SGB Update

Zappos.com, Inc. closed on a $20 million round of equity funding from Sequoia Capital and also announced an increase of their revolving line of credit with Wells Fargo Business Credit to $40 million. The funds will be used to support the company's ra

Genesco Renews Dockers License with Levi Strauss

October 28, 2004 SGB Update

Genesco Inc. has reached an agreement with Levi Strauss & Co. of San Francisco to renew its Dockers brand men's footwear license through December 31, 2006, with an option for an additional two-year term expiring December 31, 2008, subject to certain

KSA Names Black Managing Director, N.A.

October 28, 2004 SGB Update

The Board of Directors of Kurt Salmon Associates, and CEO Bill Pace announce the appointment of Jerry T. Black to the position of Managing Director, Consumer Products Division, North America. Mr. Black has held a series of senior positions at KSA. He cur

Arena Makes North America Leadership Change

October 28, 2004 SGB Update

Arena International announced that Bill Bettencourt, President of Arena North America since 1999, will depart and is replaced by Craig Bauman, who was named as the new General Manager. Craig comes to Arena after serving as Director of Intersport North Am

Thule AB Acquired by U.K. Buyout Firm

October 27, 2004 SGB Executive SGB Update

Thule AB will be acquired by Candover Investments, a U.K. buyout firm, from current owner EQT Partners AB, a Stockholm- based buyout firm backed by the billionaire Wallenberg family. Thule AB was acquired by EQT Scandinavia II in 1999. The deal is repor

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