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100 Climbers Register for BCM’s 2006 Summit for Someone

October 11, 2005 SGB Executive

With registration open for only two days, Big City Mountaineers (BCM) has nearly sold out all 120 spots to participate in their 2006 Summit For Someone benefit climb series. In only its third season, BCM's Summit for Someone benefit climbs seem assur

CGPR Adds Four New Clients

October 11, 2005 SGB Executive

CGPR signed four new clients including Booth Creek's Loon Mountain, a winter sports resort in New Hampshire; two brands within the Johnson Outdoors family – Eureka! and Silva; Snow Angel, a provider of performance fabrics and outdoor clothing for wom

EMS Appoints New Product Manager

October 11, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

Eastern Mountain appointed Dan Simon as Product Manager for Men’s Wearing Gear. His role will be critical to the future assortment of all men’s outerwear, apparel and accessories. As well as setting direction for the line of both Eastern Mountain Sports

Orange 21 Taps Roth for New Director

October 11, 2005 SGB Executive

Orange 21 appointed Ted Roth to its Board of Directors effective October 11, 2005. Mr. Roth is Managing Director of Roth Capital Partners, LLC, an investment banking firm headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. He was an executive at Alliance Pharmaceutical C

Spyder Seizes Counterfeits

October 10, 2005 SGB Update

Continually battling against black market schemes, the Spyder scored a win against counterfeit operations when a shipment of over 1000 imitation jackets and pants was stopped at the Finnish border. In late August, the Finnish National Board of Customs not

Interbike Sees Most Productive Year Yet

October 10, 2005 SGB Update

Buyers and manufacturers rolled into Interbike a week ago in a very confident mood. Strong spring and summer sales had led to breakout years for many companies and retailers. Best of all, the growth was coming from several different categories as BMX, r

Julbo Taps Egan and Associates for Northwest Reps

October 7, 2005 SGB Update

Officials from Julbo Inc. announced Egan & Associates as the company’s sales representative agency for the Northwest. Composed of David Egan, Jackton Downard, Valerie Normand, Jonathan Hearn, Tracy Egan and Tom Lawrence, Egan & Associates covers the state

SIA Endorses Retail Training Program

October 7, 2005 SGB Update

During its recent Fall Educational Seminar Series, SIA previewed the results from the Model for Success, a multi-phase program commissioned by SIA to help study purchase behavior and provide definitive solutions that will enable suppliers and retailers to

Stage Stores September Comps Fall 2.6%

October 6, 2005 SGB Update

Stage Stores' total sales for the five-week period ended October 1, 2005 increased 0.7% to $98.5 million from $97.8 million in the prior year five-week period ended October 2, 2004. Comparable store sales decreased 2.6% versus an increase of 2.5% las

ShopKo September Comps Drop 4.6%

October 6, 2005 SGB Update

ShopKo Stores' consolidated sales for the five weeks ended October 1, 2005 decreased 4.6% to $250.7 million from $262.9 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 4.6%…

Shock Doctor Shifts Management Structure

October 6, 2005 SGB Update

Shock Doctor implemented organizational changes within the footbed division meant to reaffirm the company’s commitment to the U.S. footbed market. Effective immediately, Evan Wert will take over as VP of Sales and Marketing from Jay Turkbas who has been p