Author: James Hartford

Modell’s Names Lombardi Rep of the Year

September 28, 2004 SGB Executive

Bill Lombardi was recently named Sales Representative of the Year by Modell's Sporting Goods. Lombardi represents the Russell Athletic family of brands for the Kittredge & Associates sales agency…

SIA Makes Marketing Management Changes

September 24, 2004 SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America announced Friday a series of management changes designed to enhance productivity and streamline decision-making. Effective immediately, a new sales and marketing management team will report directly to SIA President David Ing

Finish Line Q2 Net Up 19%; Misses EPS Estimate by Two Cents

September 23, 2004 SGB Update

The Finish Line, Inc. reported that net sales increased 15% to $312.2 million for the fiscal second quarter ended August 28, compared to $270.8 million reported in the year-ago period. Comparable store net sales increased 6% for Q2 on top of an increase o

Kryptonite Announces Lock Exchange Program

September 22, 2004 SGB Update

Kryptonite is offering free product exchanges to all consumers who are concerned about the security of their current Kryptonite tubular cylinder locks. At no charge to them, consumers will be able to exchange their current Kryptonite tubular cylinder loc

NRF Sees Moderate Growth for Holiday Period

September 22, 2004 SGB Update

After strong growth in the first half of the year and more subdued growth in the third quarter, retailers are anticipating the arrival of the all-important holiday season, which accounts for 22.83% of annual retail sales. According to the National Retail

Super Show to Offer Services to Help Fuel Business Growth

September 22, 2004 SGB Update

The Super Show is promising to present attendees with an unprecedented wealth of business information at the 2005 show to be held January 17-19, offering more networking opportunities for buyers, sellers and suppliers than ever before. It’s all part of th

Timberland Again Lauded for Work Culture

September 21, 2004 SGB Update

The Timberland Company has been named to the list of “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers” by Working Mother magazine. Companies are selected for the list based on information about their corporate culture, employee population and policies on work/life

Pacific Sunwear Elects New Board Director

September 21, 2004 SGB Update

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. has elected Michael Goldstein to its Board of Directors. Mr. Goldstein is currently Chairman of the Toys “R” Us Children's Fund, Inc., a charitable foundation. He also serves as a director for several retail compa

DC Shoes Adds Muscle to DC Films Unit

September 21, 2004 SGB Update

In a move to expand DC’s video production department, DC Shoes, Inc. has added Kirk Dianda as Producer/Director of DC Films. In his new role, Kirk will be responsible for directing, producing, filming and editing a variety of DC video projects under Greg

NSGA: Senate Approves $75 Million in PEP Funding for 2005

September 21, 2004 SGB Update

The National Sporting Goods Association is reporting that the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2005 education spending bill last week, and included in the bill was $75 million for the Carol M. White (PEP) Physical Education Program

SGMA: H1 Athletic Footwear Spending Rises 5%

September 21, 2004 SGB Update

SGMA International is reporting that consumer spending for athletic footwear during the first six months of 2004 rose 5% over spending during the same period in 2003, according to research by The NPD Group. Spending during the first half was $7.73 billio

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