Author: James Hartford

SGMA International Sets 2005 Legislative Agenda

February 25, 2005 SGB Update

This year could prove to be a pivotal one for the sporting goods industry on Capitol Hill. From responding to threats to cut basic programs like physical education and local park development to lobbying in favor of tort reform and international trade, SG

Russell Q4 Profits Hurt by Huffy, Other Expenses

February 23, 2005 SGB Update

Russell Corporation reported fiscal 2004 fourth quarter sales of $334.0 million, an increase of 10.5% over the same period a year ago. The Company also reported earnings of $10.3 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, including an approximate 6 cents per

Head NV Q4 Net Plunges; Sales Grow 9.6%

February 23, 2005 SGB Update

Head N.V. reported that net revenues for the three months ended 31 December 2003 increased 10% to $177.9 million. Operating profit before restructuring costs decreased by $6.2 million to $11.8 million. Operating profit after restructuring costs increase

Billabong Sees H1 Profit Growth Outpace Sales Gains

February 22, 2005 SGB Update

Billabong International Limited announced a 73% rise in net profit after tax for the first six months of the 2004-05 financial year. Net profit after tax was A$70 million, up from A$41 million in the prior corresponding period. Group sales revenue rose

SGAA February Rep News

February 22, 2005 SGB Update

D-Bat, Inc. honored the Robertson Sales Company as Agency of the Year. Robertson Sales Company associate Nick Stubbs was awarded Sales Agent of the Year by Bison Manufacturing Company. J. B. “Bunny” Andrews has retired as a salesman from E.C. Frazer & A

Head of Design — Sugoi

February 21, 2005 SGB Update

Sugoi is seeking a seasoned Head of Design to create the design direction of our product lines. The ideal candidate will collaborate with our Product Development team, providing and executing creative solutions and design briefs that are consistent

adidas-Salomon Signs New Credit Revolver

February 17, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

adidas-Salomon signed its € 800 million Revolving Credit Facility, which will serve as a replacement for the medium-term lines that the Group terminated in the summer of 2004. This measure will allow adidas-Salomon to continue to improve its financing str

Strategic Project Manager — New Era

February 17, 2005 SGB Update

New Era Cap Company is looking for a Strategic Project Manager to provide leadership and direction on strategic projects and initiatives that support the New Era Cap growth strategies. The Strategic Project Manager reports to the VP of Alliances an

NRF: January Retail Sales Rose Respectable 3.8%

February 16, 2005 SGB Executive

A variety of retail sectors helped boost sales at the start of the new year. According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales for January (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose a moderate 3.8% over last year and

Footwear Product Manager — Gravis Footwear

February 15, 2005 SGB Update

Gravis Footwear is seeking a Product Manager – Footwear to be responsible for the conception, merchandising and line planning of all footwear and sandals for Gravis, under the direction of the Director of Product Marketing. Qualified candidates sho

Warnaco Group Names New Speedo President

February 15, 2005 SGB Executive

The Warnaco Group, Inc. has appointed Sheree Waterson as the new President of Speedo North America, a division of Warnaco Swimwear Inc. Ms. Waterson will oversee all aspects of Speedo's design, development, merchandising, marketing and sales. Most r

Marketing Director, Basketball — Reebok

February 14, 2005 SGB Update

Reebok International Ltd. is seeking a Marketing Director- Basketball to lead the brand's marketing initiatives in the priority category of basketball. This role will ensure that Reebok basketball is marketed to global youth as aggressively t

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