Author: SGB Media

West Marine’s December Comps Dive 5.3%

January 5, 2005 SGB Executive SGB Update

West Marine net sales for the five weeks ended January 1, 2005 were $45.7 million, a 14.0% decrease compared to net sales of $53.1 million for the six-week period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the five weeks ended January 1, 2005 decreased 5.

Nordstrom December Comps Jump 9.3%

January 5, 2005 SGB Update

Nordstrom reported preliminary sales of $1,046.0 million for the five-week period ending January 1, 2005, an increase of 11.7% compared to sales of $936.2 million for the five-week period ending January 3, 2004. Same-store sales increased 9.3%.

Eider Hires True North Brand Group to Lead PR

January 3, 2005 SGB Executive

Eider, a leading maker of performance outerwear in Europe, has selected True North Brand Group as its public relations agency of record. True North will assist Eider with media relations, marketing communications and other PR activities in the US…

Ruff Wear Hires Bill Mintiens as Director of Sales

January 3, 2005 SGB Update

Bill Mintiens has recently joined Ruff Wear as the Director of Sales. Most recently the VP / Marketing Director of Columbia River Bank in Bend, Mintiens will direct both domestic and international sales as the company continues to gain momentum and expand

Singtex Opens North American Office

January 3, 2005 SGB Update

Singtex Technical Fabrics has acquired dedicated representation within the North American region. Mike Costa, a veteran in the outdoor textile and apparel world, has been chosen to join forces with the Singtex main office in Taipei, Taiwan. The Singtex

NYPD Cracks Down on Counterfeit TNF Apparel…

December 27, 2004 SGB Update

New York City Police seized over $12 million worth of counterfeit The North Face and other brand name apparel in a Garment District raid before Christmas. Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the raid to the press, saying that it was one of the largest count

Oakley and Sunglass Hut Parent Ink 2005 Agreement…

December 27, 2004 SGB Update

Oakley and Luxottica Group, which owns the Sunglass Hut retail chain, last week inked a new contract that will go into effect immediately and run through December 31, 2005. Luxottica said the deal includes “slightly more favorable pricing” on sunglasses

Skechers USA Settles Three Class Action Suits…

December 27, 2004 SGB Update

Skechers USA Inc. has reportedly reached a tentative settlement in three class-action lawsuits that were brought by former and current store managers, assistant store managers and employees of the company's retail stores who accused the company of vi

Bell Acquires Sports Instruments…

December 27, 2004 SGB Update

Bell Sports has purchased Sports Instruments a manufacturer and designed of heart rate monitors, cycle computers and sports watches. Bell will market and sell the Sports Instruments product line through its network of more than 3,000 independent bike deal

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