Author: James Hartford

Fila Promotes Lieberman to SVP Global Apparel

November 18, 2003 SGB Update

Sport Brands International has named Fila USA's current VP Apparel, Danny Lieberman as Senior Vice President Global Apparel for the brand. In his new role, Mr. Lieberman will supervise and coordinate Fila's global apparel design, development, p

Saks Fifth Avenue Taps High Profile CEO

November 18, 2003 SGB Update

Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that Fred Wilson has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises. He will assume his duties at SFAE by January 1, 2004. Wilson, who is currently Chairman, President, and Chief Ex

Ross Stores Sees Q3 Net Income, Sales Grow 12%

November 18, 2003 SGB Update

Ross Stores, Inc. reported 2003 third quarter net earnings grew 12% to $50.5 million, or 65 cents per share, from $45.1 million, or 57 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Third quarter sales in 2003 grew 12% to $977 million from $870 million in Q3

Big 5 SG Prices Secondary Offering

November 18, 2003 SGB Executive

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation announced the pricing of a public offering of 5,200,000 shares of its common stock at $18.12 per share. The offering was increased from the previously announced amount of 4,500,000 shares…

NRF: Retail Sales Reinforce Holiday Forecast

November 17, 2003 SGB Update

Retail sales are continuing to gain momentum in time for the busiest shopping season of the year. According to the National Retail Federation, October retail sales in the GAFS category (general merchandise stores, clothing and clothing accessories stores,

Callaway Promotes Davis to SVP of Manufacturing

November 17, 2003 SGB Update

Callaway Golf Company has promoted Ian Davis to the position of Senior Vice President of Manufacturing. Davis has been with the Company since March 2000, most recently as Vice President of Club and Ball Manufacturing. In his new position, Davis will repor

Sears Tests Urban Shop Pilot for Holidays

November 17, 2003 SGB Update

Sears has initiated a pilot of 50 urban shops that also include popular male urban brands such as Icewear, Run Athletics by Russell Simmons, P. Miller and South Pole. The urban shops are located at select Sears stores in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Mi

Majestic Taps Hoffman to Run Merchandising

November 14, 2003 SGB Update

Majestic Athletic announced two new positions, including a senior hire and a strategic internal promotion. Matthew S. Hoffman joins Majestic Athletic as vice president of merchandising and brand management, and Chuck Strom, formerly director of classic c

Head NV Rides Exchange Rate to Improved Q3

November 13, 2003 SGB Executive

Head N.V. reported that net revenues for the three months ended 30th September, 2003 increased 12.1% to $116.6 million compared to the three months ended 30th September, 2002. Net income increased 16.4% to $2.2 million. Winter Sports revenues increased

Modell’s Moves Into Connecticut

November 13, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

Modell's Sporting Goods has chosen Bridgeport for its first Connecticut store and will open the new outlet next week. The 19,000-square-foot space in Shoppers World will open November 21st. The store will hold a grand opening on November 28th. The

Urban Outfitters Q3 Net Income Jumps 76%

November 13, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced earnings of $14.1 million
for the third quarter ended October 31, 2003, a 76% increase over the comparable quarter last year. Third quarter earnings per diluted share rose to $0.35 this year versus $0.20 in the prior year.

Wolverine Appoints New Outside Director

November 13, 2003 SGB Update

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced that Brenda J. Lauderback, former Group President, Wholesale and Retail, of Nine West, has been appointed to fill a new seat on the Company's Board of Directors…

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