Author: SGB Media

Crocs Ups Public Offering to Raise $198 Million

February 6, 2006 SGB Update

Crocs Inc. filed an amended S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, upping both the number of shares to be offered in the company's IPO and the price per share. The company now will sell 4.95 million shares and the selling stockholders are o

ANWR Battle Heats Up Again

February 6, 2006 SGB Update

In last week's State of the Union address, President Bush admitted that the United States is suffering from an oil addiction. Less than one week later, the President released his 2007 federal budget request to Congress- and it includes revenues from

Maruman Golf Inks Japan Distribution Deal with Whitlam Golf

February 3, 2006 SGB Update

Maruman Golf inked a deal with Whitlam Golf and Gauge Design Golf to exclusively distribute Whitlam Golf products in Japan. According to the agreement, Whitlam will also create and manufacture a high-end putter line for Maruman Golf that will be distribut

Keen Adds Two New Partners to Philanthropic Program

February 3, 2006 SGB Update

In its ongoing commitment to working with non-profit, social and environmental organizations, Keen is pleased to announce new partners and expanded programs for the Keen Footwear Foundation in 2006. Entering into its 2nd year, the Keen Footwear Foundation

Yakima Launches Lifetime Warranty

February 3, 2006 SGB Update

Yakima has created the new “Love It ‘Till You Leave It” limited lifetime warranty. The warranty, which goes into effect on March 1, 2006, covers all Yakima products and accessories for the life of the original owner…

Lafuma Acquires German Equestrian Brand

February 3, 2006 SGB Update

Lafuma took-over the business activities and main assets of Gerog SCHUMACHER, a German company specialized in equitation clothing. Sales in 2005 for Georg Schumacher totalled €2.2 million ($2.6 mm), 60% of which was achieved in Germany, Austria and Switze

BOB Successfully Relocates to Boise

February 3, 2006 SGB Update

In an effort to accommodate continued growth of the company, BOB jogging strollers has successfully relocated its entire business operation from San Luis Obispo, CA to Boise, ID. As of January 16, BOB has resumed operations and is again shipping product –

Forzani Acquires Fitness Source

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

The Forzani Group Ltd. has acquired The Fitness Source Inc. Operating nine retail locations, with annual sales of $20 million, in Ontario, The Fitness Source provides the best in home fitness products as well as commercial exercise equipment and accessori

Shoe Carnival January Comps Jump 11.8%

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported that sales for the month of January increased 14.1% to $39.0 million from sales of $34.2 million for the four-week period ended January 29, 2005. Comparable store sales increased 11.8% in January 2006…

Stage Stores January Comps Inch-Up 1.5%

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

Stage Stores, Inc. total sales for the month of January increased 3.8% to $66.1 million from $63.7 million in the prior year. Comparable store sales increased 1.5% versus an increase of 3.7% last year.

Costco Comps Climb 9% in January

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

Costco Wholesale Corporation net sales were $4.12 billion for the month of January, an increase of 12% from $3.67 billion in the prior fiscal year. January comparable store sales increased 9%…

American Eagle Comps Jump 11.3% in January

February 2, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. total sales for the month of January increased 17.5% to a record $128.8 million, compared to $109.6 million for the month ended January 29, 2005. Comparable store sales increased 11.3% for the January period.

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