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Sturm Ruger Full-Year Sales Up to $181.4M

February 26, 2009 SGB Executive

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. had full-year net sales of $181.4 million and earnings per share of 43 cents, a 15.9% raise from net sales of $156.5 million and earnings per share of 46 cents in 2007…

The Athletes Foot Launches Digital Signage Network

February 26, 2009 SGB Executive

The Athlete’s Foot (TAF), has launched a new in-store digital signage network. The in-store programming, branded as TAF TV, is part of TAF’s current re-branding initiative. To date, rebranding elements include a modernized logo, updated store design and a

Big 5 Q408 Same-Store Sales Slide 8.6%

February 26, 2009 SGB Executive

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp had net sales of $219.6 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28, compared to $232.1 million a year ago. Same store sales declined 8.6% due to a decrease in customer traffic as a result of the continuation of the challenging

RECALL: Salsa CroMoto SUL Bike Stems

February 26, 2009 SGB Executive

There has been a recall issued through the CSPC for Salsa CroMoto SUL threadless and quill bike stems. The faulty stems were painted to match and included as original equipment on the following bikes: Salsa La Cruz, Casseroll Singlespeed, Casseroll Triple

Easton-Bell Reports 9% Spike in Q4 Revenues

February 26, 2009 SGB Executive

Easton-Bell reported net sales of $169.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, an increase of $14.1 million, or 9.1% as compared to $155.1 million of net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007…

Aeropostale to Close Jimmy’Z Stores

February 25, 2009 SGB Executive

Aeropostale, Inc. plans to close its Jimmy'Z concept, including its 11 Jimmy'Z stores in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The decision to take this action resulted from a comprehensive review and evaluation of the current macro-economic condit

TJX FY08 Rises 4%, Q4 Remains Steady

February 25, 2009 SGB Executive

The TJX Companies, Inc. had net sales for fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2009 of $18.99 billion, a 4.0% increase over the prior year. Consolidated comparable store sales on a constant currency and 52-week basis increased 1% versus a 2% increase last year. For

Wolverine Hires New Members for Global Operations Group

February 24, 2009 SGB Update

Wolverine Worldwide has hired new employees for the Global Operations Group. Eric Goldner has joined the team as the Vice President, Procurement & Costing; Dan Spiegel joined the GOG team in Big Rapids on Jan. 19 as the Director of Operations in Big Rapid

Iconix Reports Q4 Earnings Fall 10%

February 24, 2009 SGB Update

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. said revenue for the full year ended Dec. 31. 2008 increased 35.5% to approximately $216.8 million, as compared to approximately $160.0 million in the prior year…

Univ. of Michigan Severs Ties with Russell

February 24, 2009 SGB Update

The University of Michigan has ended its licensing agreement with Russell Corp. over what it said is the company's denials of workers' rights in Honduras, according to a report by the Associated Press…

SIGG Switzerland Names New VP of Marketing

February 24, 2009 SGB Update

SIGG Switzerland has appointed Scott Radcliffe as vice president of marketing. An industry veteran in the lifestyle category, Radcliffe has demonstrated success in the development and implementation of strategic and integrated marketing programs for leadi

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