Author: Teresa Hartford

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

Recall: Hoist Exercise Benches

April 26, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Hoist Exercise Benches have recalled about 48,000 exercise benches. In addition to Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc., the company also does business under the name Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif…

K2 Sports Sees Q1 Sales Increase 9.4%

April 26, 2006 SGB Update

K2 Inc. reported that net sales for the first quarter increased 9.4% to $348.1 million from $318.3 million in the prior year period. The increase in sales was due to increased sales in Team Sports and Marine and Outdoor segments offset by a decline in the

Summus Works Winter Sports Reveunes Total $1.3 mm

April 26, 2006 SGB Update

Summus Works, Inc. saw its winter sports wholesale division report revenues of $1.3 million for the year ending December 31, 2005. The company specified that the revenues reported are specific to its winter sports wholesale operations only…

Callaway Q1 Sales Inch Up; Net Jump 24.5%

April 26, 2006 SGB Update

Callaway Golf Company reported first quarter net sales increased 0.8% to $302.4 million from $299.9 million for the same period in 2005. Net income jumped 24.5% to $22.8 million from $18.4 million during the year-ago quarter. Fully diluted earnings per sh

Aldila Posts Q1 Sales and Net Income Gains

April 26, 2006 SGB Update

Aldila, Inc. posted net sales of $20.8 million and net income of $4.3 million, or 78 cents per fully diluted share for the first quarter. In the comparable 2005 first quarter, the company had net sales of $17.8 million and net income of $3.3 million, or 6

Nike Promotes Hoffman to VP Global Brand Design

April 26, 2006 SGB Update

Nike, Inc. promoted Greg Hoffman, 35, Global Brand Creative Director, to Vice President of Nike's Global Brand Design. In this new role, Hoffman will be responsible for maintaining the strong focus on design that is a cornerstone of the Nike brand an

Skechers Net Sales Jump 12.7% in First Quarter

April 26, 2006 SGB Update

SKECHERS USA, Inc. saw Q1 net sales increase 12.7% to $277.6 million over net sales of $246.2 million for the first quarter of 2005. Net earnings for the quarter were $16.6 million versus net earnings of $10.3 million for the first quarter of 2005. Dilute

HO Sports Promotes Dick to VP Marketing

April 26, 2006 SGB Update

HO Sports Co, Inc. promoted Greg Dick to Vice President of Marketing for the HO, Hyperlite, and Accurate brands. He will have responsibility for strategic leadership and positioning of all HO brands. Dick will report to HO President, Tim Joyce…

Outdoor Drives VF Corp. to 5% Q1 Sales Increase

April 25, 2006 SGB Executive

VF Corporation saw total revenues increase 5% in the first quarter to $1.67 billion from $1.58 billion in the year-ago quarter. Income rose 12% to a record $128.2 million from $114.7 million before the cumulative effect of a change in accounting policy fo

K2 Founder Kirschsner Passes Away

April 25, 2006 SGB Executive

H. William “Bill” Kirschner, the legendary founder of K2 passed away Saturday, April 23, 2006 at the age of 87. Kirschner is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara, his sons Bill (Susie) Kirschner, Bruce (Karen) Kirschner, all of Vashon Island, and his

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