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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

Delta Apparel Cuts Sales and Earnings Guidance

January 8, 2007 SGB Update

Delta Apparel, Inc. expects second quarter revenues to be approximately $72 to $73 million versus its prior expectation of $74 to $78 million. Earnings are now expected to be in the range of five cents to seven cents per diluted share versus its prior gui

Reebok to Sponsor U.S. Army All-American Bowl

January 8, 2007 SGB Update

Reebok will serve as the official provider of cleats and performance apparel for the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Reebok will supply the cleated footwear, performance wear, practice wear, headwear and gloves for all players and coaches for the game.

Skechers Ups Q4 Guidance

January 8, 2007 SGB Update

Skechers USA, Inc. now expects fourth quarter 2006 revenues to be in the range of $295 million to $300 million, which is above the high-end of the Company's previous guidance of $255 million to $265 million, and 32.0% to 34.2% higher than fourth quar

SSL Expects Solid Turn-Out at Winter Buying Show

January 8, 2007 SGB Update

Sports Specialists Limited is anticipating a solid turnout at its Winter Sports Market show and a strong kickoff to the snow sports buying cycle. Taking place January 19-21, 2007, in Las Vegas, and preceding the SIA SnowSports Show, the Winter Sports Mar

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