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Salomon Shifts U.S. Sales Team

November 8, 2006 SGB Executive

Salomon's U.S. division has made several changes to its sales structure. Patrick Carland has been promoted to Director of U.S. Sales for all Salomon product categories. Ken MacDonald has been promoted to Eastern Sales Manager for all categories. Bill

Ibex Names Canadian Distributor

November 8, 2006 SGB Executive

Ibex Outdoor Clothing tapped Double J Fashion Group to act as its exclusive distribution agent for Canada. Effective immediately, the Montreal- based group will implement its existing sales force to manage all sales and distribution for Canada’s four reg

Cybex to Move to NASDAQ

November 8, 2006 SGB Executive

Cybex International, Inc. has had its application for listing its common stock on The NASDAQ Stock Market approved. The Company expects to begin trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol “CYBI” on or about November 21, 2006. The Company's common stock w

Asics Works to Lessen Eco-Impact

November 8, 2006 SGB Executive

ASICS is taking steps to make its production process more environmentally-friendly. The Japanese sporting goods manufacturer is introducing new shoeboxes for the spring/summer 2007 season as part of its ongoing commitment to the environment. The new shoe

Dunham Adds to Design Team

November 8, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Dunham added Christine Hall to the brand’s Design Team. As Designer II, Hall will be responsible for all aspects of product design, from ideation to production confirmation in the men’s casual/lifestyle and work boot categories…

Mizuno’s Wave Elixir Recieves ‘Best Debut’

November 8, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

The global editors of Runner’s World magazineawarded their first ever International “Best Debut” award to the Mizuno Wave Elixir performance running shoe…

Footstar Boosts Q3 Operating Profit Despite Sales Decrease

November 8, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Footstar, Inc. reported in a filing with the SEC that net sales decreased 5.0% to $153.6 million in the third quarter of 2006 compared with $161.7 million in 2005. Shoemart sales decreased by $3.6 million or 2.4% from $148.9 million in 2005 to $145.3 mill

Shoe Pavilion Q3 Comps Gain Can’t Prevent Net Loss

November 8, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Shoe Pavilion, Inc. repoprted net sales increased 28.0% to $31.8 million from $24.8 million for the third quarter last year. Comparable store net sales for the third quarter increased 3.7% from the same period in fiscal 2005. Sales from the company's

Adams Golf Q3 Sales Jump 47.1%

November 8, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Adams Golf posted net sales of $15.0 million for the third quarter, jumping 47.1% from $10.2 million in the comparable period of 2005. The company reported a net loss of $0.5 million, or 2 cents per fully diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $0.4 m

SGMA’s Sports + Tech Convergence Looks to Year Two

November 8, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

SGMA’s Sports + Technology Convergence, which ran from October 24-26, was a business to business experience for leaders in the sporting goods industry and leading technology companies to learn how technology will continue to impact all aspects of the spor

Billabong Acquires New Zealand’s Amazon Surf Chain

November 7, 2006 SGB Executive

Billabong International Limited has agreed to purchase the New Zealand-based Amzaon surf retail chain. According to Billabong, the 19-store chain is New Zealand’s largest surf retailer. The purchase was expected to be slightly acretive to earnings per sh

Sport Chalet Q2 Sales Jump 11.7%; Flips Loss to Profit

November 7, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Sport Chalet, Inc. saw sales increase 11.7% to $91.3 million for the second quarter from $81.7 million for the same period last year. Six new stores contributed $9.0 million in sales on a same day basis. Same store sales on a same day basis increased 3.0%