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Cabela’s Opens 3rd Nebraska Store

September 11, 2006 SGB Update

Cabela's will open its newest destination retail store in La Vista, Neb., just south of Omaha, on Friday, November 3, 2006. The La Vista store is Cabela's third location in its home state…

Umbro First Half Sales and Profits Climb on World Cup

September 8, 2006 SGB Update

Umbro plc reported that first half profits before tax and exceptional items were £17.7 million ($31.5 mm), an increase of 55.2% over profits from the first half of last year of £11.4 million ($21.5 mm). Total Wholesale Equivalent sales were £249.3 million

Federal Court Decision Sets Precedent for e-Commerce

September 8, 2006 SGB Update

A federal district court judge ruled yesterday that a retailer may be sued if its website is inaccessible to the blind. The ruling was issued in a case brought by the National Federation of the Blind against Target Corp. The suit charges that Target'

FFR Returns to Denver and Former Schedule

September 8, 2006 SGB Update

FlyFishing Retailer will return to Denver’s Colorado Convention Center and revert back to September dates: Sun-Tues., Sept. 16-18 for their 2007 industry tradeshow and gathering. The decisions regarding dates and venue were based on recommendations from t

Peter Croft Hosts Slide Show to Benefit Bachar and Karafa

September 8, 2006 SGB Update

Peter Croft will host two slideshows to benefit climber John Bachar and the family of Acopa Rock Shoe President Steve Karafa. Titled “Excellent Adventures,” the slideshows are slated for September 15, 2006 at Mammoth Mountaineering in Mammoth Lakes Califo

CamelBak Raises $10,000 for OIWC and WWI

September 8, 2006 SGB Update

A total of $10,000 was raised by CamelBak for the Outdoor
Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) and the Women’s
Wilderness Institute from sales of the new CamelBak Bottle
during Summer Outdoor Retailer. This marks the second trade show season where CamelBa

Retail Ventures Cuts Q2 Loss on 2.7% Sales Increase

September 7, 2006 SGB Update

Retail Ventures, Inc. net sales for the second quarter increased 2.7% to $684.5 million from $666.7 million in 2005, a $17.8 million increase. The Company's comparable store sales for the quarter increased 0.6% when compared to the same period last y

Stride Rite Acquires Children’s Footwear Brand

September 7, 2006 SGB Update

Stride Rite has acquired Footwear Ltd., a manufacturer of soft-soled leather footwear for babies and young children, for a purchase price of $27.5 million in cash…

Moving Comfort Hires Baxter as New VP

September 7, 2006 SGB Update

Julie Baxter has been appointed vice president of the Moving Comfort brand. Baxter brings more than 20 years of industry experience with a lifelong passion for women’s fitness and the outdoors. Her professional career includes retail and product developme

Outdoor Outreach to Host OnLine Auction

September 7, 2006 SGB Update

Outdoor Outreach, the nonprofit organization helping at-risk and underprivileged youth gain confidence and self-esteem through outdoor activities, will host an online benefit auction October 16, 2006. From now through October 7, the organization is accept

ZOIC Raises Funds for BCRF with New Product

September 7, 2006 SGB Update

ZOIC Clothing will raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) through sales of a new BCRF.org cycling sock for women. ZOIC is donating 50% of the profits from the sock back to BCRF with a goal of contributing $2,500 dollars during Octob