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Puma NA Extends Damon Deal; Player Gets Ferrari

February 1, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

PUMA North America has signed Johnny Damon to a four year extension to their relationship. Damon, the former Red Sox centerfielder that recently signed on with the New York Yankees, will continue to represent the brand on the field wearing PUMA DFR cleat

The Walking Company Acquires Steve’s Shoes Out of Bankruptcy

January 27, 2006 SGB Executive

The Walking Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Big Dog Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire substantially all the assets of Steve's Shoes, Inc. for approximately $4.2 million in a bankruptcy auction. Steve's Shoes operates 45 stores in 22 sta

Johnson Outdoors Fiscal Q1 Hurt by Loss of Military Sales

January 26, 2006 SGB Update

Johnson Outdoors Inc. saw net sales decline 3.2% to $72.6 million for the first quarter ended December 30, 2005 from $75.0 million for the prior year quarter. The net loss for the period widened a bit to $1.1 million, or a loss of 12 cents per diluted sh

GBMI Appoints Singer Nautica U.S. Sales Chief

January 26, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has appointed Dan Singer to director of US sales for Nautica. In this new position, Mr. Singer will oversee the expansion of the Nautica brand into department stores, independents and marine retailers. He will also be charged

GBMI Appoints Luxury Brands Sales Director

January 26, 2006 SGB Executive

Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has appointed Bettina Schmitt to director of US sales for GBMI’s Luxury brands, Dry-shoD and Dry shod Verde. Ms. Schmitt will be responsible for developing the luxury casual Dry- shoD brand and the new modern sport casual sub-

Timberland Rolls Out New Packaging Initiative

January 26, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

The Timberland Company has announced a footwear packaging initiative that reduces Timberland's environmental impact and provides consumers with new information to help guide them in the purchase process. As part of the initiative to debut this year,

adidas/Reebok Deal Clears European Regulators

January 25, 2006 SGB Update

The European Commission has unconditionally cleared adidas-Salomon AG's proposed acquisition of Reebok International Ltd. No other anti-trust approvals are required to complete the transaction. Reebok will hold a Special Meeting of Shareholders today

Callaway Narrows Q4 Loss; Posts Post Full Year Profit

January 25, 2006 SGB Update

Callaway Golf Company reported net sales of $998.1 million for the full year ended December 31, 2006, a 6.8% increase from $934.6 million in sales for the same period in 2004.
ELY swung to a profit for the year, posting net income of $13.3 million, or 19

Deckers CFO Scott Ash to Depart Company

January 25, 2006 SGB Update

Deckers Outdoor Corporation has announced that Scott Ash, Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the company in early March 2006 in order to pursue other interests. The Company has commenced a search for Mr. Ash's successor. Mr. Ash intends to be i

Columbia to Lend Name to Nissan Vehicle in Europe

January 25, 2006 SGB Update

Columbia Sportswear Company and Nissan Europe SAS have entered into a joint branding effort aimed at building brand awareness throughout Europe. The two companies have joined forces to launch the Nissan X-TRAIL Columbia Edition. A series of events, marke

Reebok Gets 98% Affirmative Vote on adibok Deal

January 25, 2006 SGB Update

At a Special Meeting of Shareholders held Wednesday, Reebok’s shareholders approved Reebok International's previously announced merger agreement with adidas-Salomon AG. More than 98% of the votes cast were voted in favor of the transaction. adidas-

adidas Group Closes Billion Dollar Private Placement

January 25, 2006 SGB Update

The adidas Group yesterday closed a $1 billion US private placement transaction. The new transaction improves the Group’s financial flexibility and further extends its overall maturity profile. The proceeds of the transaction will be used to help finance