Author: SGB Media

Forzani Nearly Triples Q2 Earnings on Positive Comps

September 4, 2007 SGB Update

The Forzani Group Ltd. net earnings for the second quarter were $5.4 million, or 16 cents per share, compared to the prior year's $1.9 million, or six cents per share. Retail system sales for the quarter were $351.3 million, an increase of 4.0% from

DSW Q2 Earnings Fall on Promotional Activity

September 4, 2007 SGB Update

DSW Inc. Q2 net income was $6.5 million on net sales of $348.7 million for the second quarter ended August 4, 2007, compared with net income of $15.3 million on net sales of $301.3 million for the second quarter ended July 29, 2006. Same store sales incre

TaylorMade Becomes Trustee of First Tee

August 31, 2007 SGB Update

The First Tee named TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company as a National Trustee, the first in the equipment sector of the golf industry to contribute a minimum of $1 million to the positive youth development program.

Genesco Reports Q2 Loss on Finish Line Merger Charges

August 30, 2007 SGB Executive

Genesco Inc. reported a second quarter loss before discontinued operations of $2.9 million, or 13 cents per diluted share. Earnings before discontinued operations were $5.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share. Net sales increased 8% to $328 million, compa

Movement Skis Inks Deal with PowderQuest

August 30, 2007 SGB Executive

Movement Skis entered into a working partnership with PowderQuest Tours, a Ski and Snowboard tour operator in Chile and Argentina. PowderQuest has been taking its clients into the powder terrain of the Andes of Patagonia since 1998…

180s and Gore Partner for Military Project

August 30, 2007 SGB Executive

180s has partnered with W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. to provide the Combat Desert Jacket to the United States Marine Corps. These two Maryland based companies, 180s and W. L. Gore, pooled their knowledge of fabric, construction and design to develop this

EMS Opens Newton, MA Store

August 30, 2007 SGB Executive SGB Update

Expanding its presence in the Boston market, Eastern Mountain Sports will open a new location in Newton, MA, showcasing a new store layout that will also serve as the Boston headquarters for Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing and Kayak Schools. Opening this

New Ownership Brings New Quabaug Chairman

August 30, 2007 SGB Executive SGB Update

At Quabaug Corporation's Board of Directors' meeting held on August 21, 2007, a transition was made in the leadership of the company. Roger Varnum resigned as Chairman of the Board, a position that he has held since 1995. Kevin Donahue, Quabaug

Interbike’s OutDoor Demo Improves Location

August 30, 2007 SGB Update

Interbike has made improvements to its annual OutDoor Demo bicycle trade show to be held in Boulder City, Nevada September 24-25, 2007. Still located in Bootleg Canyon, the new exhibition booth area has been relocated approximately 350 yards to the west a

Obituary: Nautilus Equipment Founder Passes Away

August 29, 2007 SGB Executive

Arthur Jones, the inventor of Nautilus training equipment in 1970, recently passed away. Mr. Jones was a pioneer in strength training, where he employed Nautilus shell-shaped cams to help users achieve optimal exertion through a full range of motion in si

Bikes Belong Inks Deal with Interbike

August 29, 2007 SGB Executive

Bikes Belong Coalition and Nielsen Media, parent company of Interbike, announced a 10-year, multi-million dollar alliance that will boost efforts to get more Americans riding bicycles. Interbike will become a top financial contributor to Bikes Belong and

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