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Staffing Changes at Lorpen North America

July 17, 2008 SGB Executive

Cathy Wayne has been promoted to the position of key account manager at Lorpen North America. Cathy will be responsible for building relationships with Lorpen’s largest retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Matt Swanson, previously part of the marketing team

Rocky Brands Gets More Military Work

July 17, 2008 SGB Executive

Rocky Brands, Inc. has received a $6 million extension to an existing contract in addition to a new $1.2 million contract from the U.S. Military. The $6 million contract is an extension of a $6.4 million contract awarded to Rocky Brands in July 2007 for A

Government Agency Validates Croslite Material

July 17, 2008

CrocsRX, the medical division of Crocs, Inc., announced the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has accepted the Custom Cloud model into the diabetic shoe program…

Kayaking Symposium Scheduled for Sept. 19-21

July 17, 2008 SGB Executive

The Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS), a non-profit trade association supporting the paddling industry in North America, today announced event details for the 25th Annual West Coast Sea Kayaking Symposium (WCSKS) September 19-21, 2008 at the Fort W

Shoe Pavilion Files for Bankruptcy

July 16, 2008 SGB Executive

Shoe Pavilion Inc. voluntarily filed for bankruptcy protection. According to its court filing, the off-pricer had $61 million in assets and between $25 million to $27 million in liabilities. Vendors on the unsecured creditors list included New Balance, As

Knights Apparel Names New President

July 15, 2008 SGB Update

Knights Apparel Inc. named veteran apparel and home textiles industries executive Donnie Hodge President and Chief Operating Officer, said CEO Joseph Bozich. In his new post, Hodge will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the company..

VF Corp. Elects New Member to Board of Directors

July 15, 2008 SGB Executive

The Board of Directors of VF Corporation elected Charles V. (Chip) Bergh to serve as a director, effective immediately. Bergh is Group President, Global Personal Care for the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G). Bergh has held a progression of leadership roles

Steve and Barry’s Implodes as Model Fails

July 14, 2008 SGB Update

Steve & Barry's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week and now faces the daunting task of finding a buyer by July 31 or facing a full liquidation. Many retail experts attributed its collapse to a precarious business model built on sweet

Steve and Barry’s Implodes as Model Fails

July 14, 2008 SGB Update

Steve & Barry's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week and now faces the daunting task of finding a buyer by July 31 or facing a full liquidation. Many retail experts attributed its collapse to a precarious business model built on sweet

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