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TJX Sees Flat December Comps, Updates Q4 Outlook

January 8, 2009 SGB Update

The TJX Companies, Inc. saw sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009, of $2.37 billion, a 3% decrease from the $2.43 billion achieved during the five-week period ended Jan. 5, 2008. Consolidated comparable store sales for the five-week period end

Reports: Layoffs at Reef

January 8, 2009 SGB Update

Reef has laid off as many as 42 employees from its Carlsbad, CA, headquarters, according to several published reports…

Head N.V. Group Restructures Staff, Closes AZ Factory

January 7, 2009 SGB Executive

Head N.V. Group plans to propose at its Annual General Meeting in May 2009 that Gunter Hagspiel be elected by shareholders as its CFO. Hagspiel has been with Head since 1996 and has held a number of positions within the group. After working for two years

SIA: Economy Won’t Keep Skiers/Boarders Off Slopes

January 7, 2009 SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America (SIA) recently released information from their SnowSports Consumer Panel. According to the study, skiers and riders are concerned about the economy, but they plan to participate as they always do, particularly if the snow con

LPGA Realigns Organization

January 7, 2009

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has reorganized its business functions to focus on key strategic initiatives for its future. As part of this change, several functions have been consolidated into three key business units: Tournament Operati

Rottefella Hires Sales Manager for North America

January 7, 2009 SGB Update

After announcing a new distribution strategy in North America several weeks ago, Rottefella AS hired Salt Lake City-based industry veteran Scott Duer as sales manager for North America. Duer will act as a face for the Norway-based brand in the U.S. and Ca

Mizuno Opens New Distribution Center in GA

January 7, 2009 SGB Executive

Mizuno USA, Inc. held an official Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony signifying that the company’s new 300,000 square foot distribution center at the Hamilton Mill Business Center in Buford, GA…

NSSF: Gun Sales Skyrocket Despite Weak Economy

January 7, 2009 SGB Update

Despite a weak economy, gun sales are continuing to increase amid concerns that incoming lawmakers will institute a new gun ban on law-abiding Americans, according to a report by the National Shooting Sports Foundation…

Zumiez December Comp Sales Drop 12.3%

January 7, 2009 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. said its comparable store sales decreased 12.3% for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009, versus a comparable store sales increase of 3.9% in the year ago period ended Jan. 5, 2008. Total net sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 200

Callaway Acquires uPlay

January 6, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Callaway Golf Company has acquired uPlay, a Carlsbad, California-based developer and marketer of consumer electronics devices. The transaction, which was completed on Dec. 31, 2008, is not expected to have a material effect on Callaway Golf Company’s 2009

Skechers, Adjmi Team Up for Kids Apparel Line

January 6, 2009 SGB Update

Skechers USA said that Adjmi Apparel Group has been named the licensee for a new Skechers-branded children’s clothing line set to launch in Fall 2009 at department, specialty and online retailers that carry Skechers Kids footwear…

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