Author: SGB Media

Unifi Reports $9.2 million Net Loss

January 21, 2004 SGB Update

Unifi released operating results for Q2 of fiscal year 2004. The Company reported a net loss of $9.2 million or 18 cents per share, which compares to a net loss of $2.2 million or 4 cents per share for the prior Q2. The Company also reported a net loss of

New Harris Poll Finds Internet Use is Changing

January 21, 2004 SGB Update

A new Harris Poll finds that the Internet continues to become more useful and more used. While the total
Internet population is rising more slowly than it was in the late 90s, the proportion of those with broadband is rising much faster (Harris Poll of Ja

Skechers Licenses Name for Childrens Socks

January 20, 2004 SGB Update

SKECHERS announced that United Legwear, Co. has been named the licensee for SKECHERS Kids-branded socks in the United States and Canada. SKECHERS Kids' sock agreement follows on the heels of the Fall 2003 launch of SKECHERS children's apparel wi

K2 Completes Fotoball Stock Exchange

January 20, 2004 SGB Update

K2 Inc. announced that, pursuant to its previously announced offer to exchange each share of Fotoball USA, Inc. common stock for 0.2757 of a share of K2 common stock, K2 has accepted for exchange all shares of Fotoball USA common stock tendered as of the

Johnson Outdoors Awarded Another Military Contract

January 20, 2004 SGB Update

Johnson Outdoors has been awarded a five-year contract for the Expanded Soldier Crew Tent (ESCT) by the U.S. military. The new government contract calls for annual orders of the seven-man all-weather tent, which provides billeting for combat vehicle crew

Flashed and Trango Sign Distribution Deal

January 20, 2004 SGB Executive

Great Trango Holdings Inc. and Flashed Climbing have created a strategic alliance that brings the mats, chalk and accessories of Flashed from Canada to the US. For its part, Flashed will distribute GTHI’s Stonewear Designs brand of climbing inspired women

NSSRA Reports Increased Margins Ski Area Retail

January 20, 2004 SGB Executive

A dramatic increase in gross margins for area ski shops
led to the best net operating profit in the past 10 years, while a decline of gross margins in non-area shops led to lower profits, according to the new Cost of Doing Business Survey being published

Leki Hires Kuermer as Nordic Walking Program Director

January 20, 2004 SGB Executive

LEKI has hired Gottfried Kuermer as nordic walking program director. Kuermer is an original Master Trainer from the
International Nordic Walking Association‹one of only 42 worldwide. Kuermer will play a key role in training and certifying LEKI sales repre

Super Show 2004: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda…

January 19, 2004 SGB Update

The weather in Orlando turned warmer just as the 19th annual gathering of the sporting goods industry known as The Super Show got under way. The move to Florida was expected to signal a new chapter in the saga of the now well-traveled show, but the event

Footstar Athletic Has Surprise Q4 Dip…

January 19, 2004 SGB Update

Expectations were a bit higher for Footstar’s Athletic division to post improved comp store sales results for Q4 due to increased allocations of Nike marquee product that drove such strong results at cross mall competitor The Finish Line. A resurgent Foo

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