Author: James Hartford

Vail Gets Approval for Major Keystone Expansion

February 3, 2004 SGB Update

Adam Aron, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts, announced Tuesday that effective immediately the U.S. Forest Service has approved the addition of an impressive 861 acres of ski terrain to the Keystone Ski Resort. The new terrain, known as

Kellwood Completes Phat Fashions Acquisition

February 3, 2004 SGB Update

Kellwood Company has completed the purchase of Phat Fashions, its licensing organization and its trademarks, Phat Farm, Baby Phat, and Phat. Phat Fashions will operate as a subsidiary of Kellwood. Russell Simmons will remain at the helm of Phat Fashions

Gildan Activewear Announces Succession Plan

February 3, 2004 SGB Update

Gildan Activewear Inc. announced that H. Greg Chamandy would assume the newly- created role of Chairman of the Executive Committee of Gildan Activewear in addition to his continuing responsibilities as Chairman of the Board of Directors, while Glenn J. Ch

Federated January Comps Increase 5.5%; Ups Guidance

February 3, 2004 SGB Update

Federated Department Stores, Inc. reported total sales of $814 million for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004, an increase in total sales of 5.1% compared to total sales of $775 million in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated&#03

Johnson Outdoors Sees Resolution of E.U. Inquiry

February 3, 2004 SGB Update

Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced that an inquiry by the European Commission {of the European Union} has been concluded, with no further action warranted and no fine imposed. In February 2003, the competition department of the European Commission initiated

Federated Makes Senior Management Changes

February 3, 2004 SGB Executive

Federated Department Stores, Inc. announced that Ronald Klein, 55, will be returning to Macy's East as chairman/ceo division, effective February 15. The company also announced that Michael G. Krauter, 46, currently EVP/director of stores at Rich&#03

Sport Chalet Fiscal Q3 Net Income Up 18% on 2.9% Comp Gain

February 2, 2004 SGB Update

Sport Chalet, Inc. reported that sales for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2003 increased 10.3% to $79.7 million from $72.3 million in the year-ago period. Same-store sales increase of 2.9%. GM improved 130 basis points to 32.6%. Increased

Brown Shoe Company Closes on Bass Deal

February 2, 2004 SGB Update

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. and Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation announced that they have closed the previously announced transaction for PVH to license to Brown Shoe the design, sourcing and marketing of footwear at wholesale under PVH's well-known Bass

Everlast Inks Russian Licensing Deal

February 2, 2004 SGB Update

Everlast Worldwide Inc. has signed a new licensing agreement with Sparta Ltd., a sporting goods supplier based in St. Petersburg, Russia. Sparta will serve as the Everlast licensee of retail boxing equipment as well as products used for exercising, aerobi

REI Names prAna Vendor of the Year

February 2, 2004 SGB Update

Recreational Equipment, Inc. has announced its 2003 Vendor Partnership Awards, including the selection of prAna as REI’s Vendor Partner of the Year. Based in Vista, CA, prAna is entering its 12th year of business. The company has worked to establish itse

Airwalk Taps Royer as New European Licensee

February 2, 2004 SGB Update

Collective Licensing International, LLC, owner of the Airwalk® brand, recently announced that the company has entered into a pan-european licensing agreement with France-based Royer SA to license the Airwalk® brand. Royer SA will distribute and market Air

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