Marty Lillis, founder of Franklin Resource Group, has announced that board member and industry veteran, H. Peter Goehrig is assuming the position of president of the company. Goehrig and Lillis have worked together in various capacities for over a decade
Author: James Hartford
Cutter and Buck Fiscal Q4 Net Income Halved on 9% Sales Decline
Cutter & Buck reported that net income for the fiscal fourth quarter ended April 30 was $2.8 million, or 25 cents per share, on sales of $34.9 million. Those results reflect a 50% decline in net income and a 9% decrease in net sales. Sales were down in C
JJB Sports Founder Steps Down from Chairman Post
JJB Sports, the U.K.'s largest sporting goods retailer, announced Wednesday that David Whelan will step down as chairman of the company, but will be remaining on the Board in the capacity of Executive Director. Whelan (aged 68), who formed JJB in 197
JJB Sports Reports 9.4% YTD Comp Sales Decline
JJB Sports reported that total Group revenues, including health clubs, for the 22 weeks ended 3 July 2005 were down 8.9% from the comparative period last year and included a 9.4% decline in comparable store sales. JJB said the results were affected by th
Zumiez June Comp Store Sales Increase 10.7%
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2005 increased 29.4% to $15.3 million, compared to $11.8 million for the five-week period ended July 3, 2004. The company's comparable store sales increased 10.7% for t
West Marine Second Quarter Comps Decline 3.5%
West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the fiscal second quarter ended July 2 were $253.5 million, an increase of 0.4% from net sales of $252.6 million in the year-ago period. Comparable store sales for Q2 decreased 3.5%, compared to a comparable s
Timberland to Consolidate Caribbean Manufacturing Ops
The Timberland Company has announced plans to consolidate its Caribbean manufacturing operations. The company will be closing its manufacturing facility in Isabela, Puerto Rico at the end of 2005 and expanding manufacturing volume in its facility based in
Volcom Closes IPO; Underwriters Exercise Over-Allotment Option
Volcom, Inc. has announced the close of its IPO of 4,687,500 shares of common stock at a price of $19.00 per share and the simultaneous close of the underwriters' over-allotment option to purchase an additional 703,125 shares of common stock at the i
Sales Manager — The Turtle Fur Group
The Turtle Fur Group a leading cold weather apparel accessory company since 1966 based in Morrisville, Vermont selling under the brands Turtle Fur and Nordic Gear is about to break out of it's shell and seeks self starter with a minimum of 7 y
Senior Product Developer II — Dunham
Dunham Bootmakers is seeking a detail oriented team player who under the direction of the Senior Product Development Manager will take on the development responsibility for specific projects within Dunham footwear. Responsible for the daily commun
Development Manager – Nike ACG
As Nike's Development Manager, you'll provide daily supervision and manage workflow to ensure the timely execution and commercialization of products in an assigned category. Requirements for the position include a Bachelor's degree i
Senior Technical Designer — Nike ACG
As Nike's Senior Technical Designer, you'll create and revise garment specification sheets with measurements and illustrations in order for factories to produce product. Requirements for the position include a Bachelor's degree in a
Sales Reps Wanted — Apogee
Apogee – Ski Racing Development is looking for professional sales reps to establish Apogee Race Centers with top retail accounts in the Midwest and Intermountain regions. Apogee is a leader in highy technical ski racing apparel and accessories for
Retail Ventures Repays Substantial Portion of Outstanding Indebtedness
Retail Ventures, Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Value City Department Stores LLC, repaid its $100 million term loan facility in full, $25 million under its $75 million convertible loan facility and approximately $120 million under its re
Retek Parent Oracle to Acquire ProfitLogic
Oracle Corporation and ProfitLogic, Inc. have announced a definitive agreement for Oracle to acquire ProfitLogic, a privately held provider of Retail Profit Optimization solutions. ProfitLogic's software analyzes customer demand patterns to help reta
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal