Author: Teresa Hartford

Teresa Hartford
Editorial & Creative Director | SGB Media
teresa@sgbonline.com | 704.651.5741

Timberland Sees COO and CFO Announce Departure

February 8, 2007 SGB Update

Ken Pucker, COO of The Timberland Company will leave the company effective March 31, 2007, while Brian McKeon, Timberland's CFO, will be leaving the company to become the CFO of Iron Mountain Incorporated. Brian will remain with
Timberland as CFO thr

etnies Girl Adds Domestic Sales Manager

February 8, 2007 SGB Update

Sole Technology, Inc. added Mindy Cook as domestic sales manager for etnies Girl. Sole Technology, Inc. added Mindy Cook as domestic sales manager for etnies Girl. In her new role, Cook will manage all aspects of domestic sales for the etnies Girl brand..

Hibbett Sees Q4 Comps Increase 5.9%

February 8, 2007 SGB Update

Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. saw net sales for the 14-week fourth quarter ended February 3, 2007, increase 25.1% to $151.2 million from $120.8 million for the 13-week period last year. Comparable store sales increased 5.9% for the comparable 13-week perio

Callaway Golf Slims Q4 Net Loss, Posts Strong Annual Gains

February 8, 2007 SGB Update

Callaway Golf Company saw fourth quarter net sales total $179.9 million, increasing 16.4% from $154.5 million for the same period last year. The company reported a net loss of $10.2 million for the quarter, shrinking from a loss of $18.7 million during la

WSA Sees 8% Participation Increase

February 8, 2007 SGB Update

The WSA Show and The Collections at WSA saw participation rise 8% from 34,515 to 37,279. Exhibit space increased three percent from 1,080,500 net square feet to 1,112,000 square feet. The show attracted more than 85% of the top footwear retailers in the

New NHL All-Star Unis Top Sellers for January

February 7, 2007 SGB Update

The Rbk EDGE Uniform System made its retail debut at the 2007 NHL All-Star Celebration in Dallas with the Eastern and Western Conference NHL All-Star jerseys the top-selling NHL items in retail outlets throughout Dallas and on NHL.com for the month of Jan

Puma Sponsors Moroccan Royal Footbal Federation

February 7, 2007 SGB Executive

PUMA and the Moroccan Royal Football Federation (FRMF)entered a long-term partnership that will make PUMA the official supplier to the Moroccan national team, Lions de l’Atlas (Atlas Lions). Under the agreement, PUMA will become the official supplier of a

Zumiez January Comps Jump 13%; CFO Departs

February 7, 2007 SGB Executive SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. reported net sales for fiscal January increased were $23.4 million, an increase of 43.3% over total net sales of $16.3 million for the five-week period ended February 4, 2006. The company's comparable store sales increased 13.0%, for the

Asics Sues Skechers for Patent Infringement

February 6, 2007 SGB Executive SGB Update

ASICS America Corporation and ASICS Corporation Japan have filed a lawsuit in the US District Court, Central District of California against Skechers U.S.A., Inc. for trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution and false advertising. ASI

OrthoLite Names West Coast Sales Manager

February 6, 2007 SGB Executive

OrhtoLite hired Deb Rust as West Coast Sales Manager. She is responsible for overseeing all sales and business development opportunities in California, Washington and Oregon, while also enhancing and maintaining relationships with OrthoLite’s west coast c

adidas Extends Cooperation with Intersport

February 6, 2007 SGB Executive

adidas and INTERSPORT International Corporation extended their existing strategic cooperation, which was entered into in 2003, until 2012. adidas will offer a customized product range, e.g. for football and running, in the 32 markets IIC is present. Joint

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