Author: SGB Media

TimBuk2 Lands Canadian Distributor

February 6, 2004 SGB Update

Timbuk2 Designs announced a new relationship with Canadian distributor: Vézar and Associates. Vézar will have the exclusive rights to distribute Timbuk2 products in Canada beginning January 1, 2004…

Simms and Hotwheels Team Up

February 4, 2004 SGB Executive

Sims Snowboards announced a partnership with Mattel’s Hot Wheels™ brand. The partnership includes a limited edition adult snowboard and a complete line of children’s boards, all of which will be available in retail outlets this fall…

Dorel Completes Pacific Acquisition

February 4, 2004 SGB Update

Dorel Industries has concluded its previously announced
acquisition of Wisconsin-based Pacific Cycle. The total acquisition cost was $US 310 million and, as previously disclosed, the acquisition is expected to add at least US$0.50 per share to Dorel'

SIA Sells Customers First to Leisure Trends

February 4, 2004 SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America has announced the sale of Customers First to the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) based in Boulder, Col. Leisure Trends’ acquisition will enable Customers First to enhance its product line, offer a broader scope of services and t

SIA Sells Customers First to Leisure Trends

February 4, 2004 SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America has announced the sale of Customers First to the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) based in Boulder, Col. Leisure Trends’ acquisition will enable Customers First to enhance its product line, offer a broader scope of services and t

OR Feels Some Positive Momentum

February 4, 2004 SGB Update

Outdoor Retailer recently held its annual Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Utah and spirits were high throughout the Salt Palace Convention Center as retailers and exhibitors gathered to discuss the business, politics and future of the outdoors.

May Dept. Stores January Comps Up 4.6%

February 4, 2004 SGB Update

The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $715 million for the four-week period ended Jan. 31, 2004, a 9.2% increase from $655 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales increased 5.3%. January store-for-sto

Saks January Comps Up 6.6%

February 4, 2004 SGB Update

Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004 compared to the four weeks ended February 1, 2003 total sales increased 7.8% and comparable store sales increased 6.6% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable sto

Sears January Comps Rise 4.6%

February 4, 2004 SGB Update

Sears, Roebuck and Co. comparable domestic store revenues increased 4.6% for the four weeks ended Jan. 31, 2004. Total domestic store revenues were $1.6 billion for the four-week period in January 2004, also up 4.6%, compared with the four weeks ended Fe

January Comps Up 5.1% at Target

February 4, 2004 SGB Update

Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004 increased 11.9% to $3.063 billion from $2.738 billion for the four-week period ended February 1, 2003. Comparable-store sales increased 5.1% from January 2003

Payless January Comps Down 0.3%

February 4, 2004 SGB Update

Payless ShoeSource same-store sales decreased 0.3 percent during the January reporting period, the four weeks ended Saturday, January 31, 2004…

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