Author: SGB Media

Hanesbrands Hires New VP General Counsel

January 11, 2007 SGB Update

Hanesbrands hired Joia M. Johnson to the position of executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective Jan. 29, 2007. Johnson joins Hanesbrands from RARE Hospitality International, Inc., a publicly traded restaurant franchise ow

Gregory Hires New President and N.A. Sales Manager

January 11, 2007 SGB Update

Gregory Mountain Products announced a new management and sales team. At the top, Gregory hired John Simons as its new president and Jim BoisD’Enghien as its new North American sales manager. Complementing those additions, Dion Goldsworthy, who has been wi

Helly Hansen Hires New VP of Sales and Marketing

January 11, 2007 SGB Update

Helly Hansen tapped Russ Rowan to drive its image and revenues in the U.S. through a newly created vice president of sales and marketing position based in Bellevue, Wash. Rowan is a 15-year winter sports, outdoor and cycling industry sales veteran. He joi

Walk-EZ Promotes McCall to SVP

January 11, 2007 SGB Update

Walk-EZ International promoted Bill McCall from Director of Promotional Events to Senior Vice President of Global Sales. Drawing upon his twenty-five year tenure in the snow sports industry, Bill will provide positive leadership and direction to the Walk-

Rebel Sport First Half Comps Jump 11%

January 10, 2007 SGB Executive

Rebel Sport Limited, the largest sporting goods chain in Australia, reported that first half revenues increased 14.5% to A$210.5 million ($165 mm) when compared to the six months ended 31 December 2005, including sales revenue from the Glue lifestyle stor

NSGA: Athletic Footwear ASP Continues to Climb

January 10, 2007 SGB Executive

Preliminary data from “Sporting Goods Market in 2007,” a report published annually by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), indicates that the average price point for athletic footwear rose 3.4% in 2006. In 2006, the average price rose to $42.16

Eddie Bauer Q4 Comps Increase 4.6%

January 10, 2007 SGB Executive

Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. fourth quarter net merchandise sales totaled $365 million, compared to $361 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter of 2006 increased 4.6% from the fourth quarter of 2005. Comparable

Brooks Hires Two New Top Executives

January 9, 2007 SGB Update

Brooks Sports, Inc. added a new executive vice president and COO, David Bohan, and a new vice president of human resources, Sydney Johnson-Gorrell. Bohan is responsible for directing Brooks’ global finance, operations and sales. Bohan first joined Brooks

Interbike Shifts EU Sales Role

January 9, 2007 SGB Update

Interbike has changed European-based sales agent Uwe Weissflog's role from sales to marketing communications liaison to European exhibitors and attendees…

Toray Industries Develops Recycled Nylon

January 9, 2007 SGB Update

Toray Industries has developed a line of recycled fibers and fabrics called Recyclon. In addition to recycled polyester products, Toray is introducing recycled nylon 6 fibers for the first time, and a collection of new textiles based on these fibers…

REI Plans Second Charlotte, NC Store

January 9, 2007 SGB Update

Following the successful opening of a store in Pineville, N.C., in August, 2006, REI plans to open a second store in the Charlotte area in the spring of 2008. The new store will be located in the NorthCrest development adjacent to the Northlake Mall. A st

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