Author: Teresa Hartford

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

Yakima Expands Sales Force and ‘Go To Market’ Team

July 21, 2005 SGB Update

Gearing up to support the introduction of the largest product offering in its history, Yakima is ramping up its sales force in the western part of the U.S. with the addition of four seasoned rep agencies with proven sales experience on behalf of internati

Coalision To Launch Lolë at OR

July 20, 2005 SGB Update

Coalision inc., manufacturers of Orage and Siver Cartel, announced the launch of their womens-specific brand called Lolë in the United States. Lolë will enter the US market with its spring/summer 2006 collection. They are entering the U.S. market with a s

Element 21 Golf Hires New Director of Tour Operations

July 20, 2005 SGB Update

Element 21 Golf Company announced that it has reached an agreement with Andy Harris and The Spotlight Sportz Inc., to become the E21's independent director of tour operations. Mr. Harris turned professional in 1986, and is a member of PGA of America

FINL Joins With Sports Illustrated in Online Shop Effort

July 20, 2005 SGB Update

The Finish Line, Inc. has teamed up with SI.com, Sports Illustrated's web site, to launch a new online retail store, SI SHOP. The announcement was jointly made by Gordon McLeod, president of SI.com and Alan Cohen, chairman and CEO of Finish Line. SI

LaFuma Sees 1.9% Increase in Nine-Month Sales

July 20, 2005 SGB Update

Lafuma SA reported sales of €129.7 million ($167.3 million)for the first nine months of 2005, up 1.9% from €127.3 million ($154.7 million) last year, including June sales results from recently acquired Oxbow. Same-store sales for Lafuma were off 3.9% for

Oakley Q2 Income Jumps 27.3% on 10.8% Sales Increase

July 20, 2005 SGB Update

Oakley, Inc. announced that net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 increased 10.8% to a quarterly record $170.5 million from $153.8 million for the year-ago quarter. Net income for the second quarter grew 27.3% to $20.3 million, or 30 cents

K2 Reports 20% Q2 Sales Increase; Income Falls 75%

July 20, 2005 SGB Update

K2 Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 of $301.4 million, an increase of 20% from $251.0 million in the prior year, as a result of 7.1% in organic growth and the balance from acquisitions completed after the second quarter o

Ashworth Appoints Interim CFO and Treasurer

July 20, 2005 SGB Update

Ashworth, Inc. appointed Peter Case as the interim chief financial officer and treasurer of the company, effective July 29, 2005, in addition to his duties as the senior vice president of finance and information technology. Mr. Case will replace Mr. Tsang

Sportsman’s Guide Raises Second Quarter Guidance

July 19, 2005 SGB Update

The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. raised sales and earnings per share guidance for the second quarter. Net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 are now expected to be in range of $63 million to $64 million, compared with net sales of $39.6 million for

NRF: Electronics to Slow Back-to-School

July 19, 2005 SGB Update

The back-to-school season this year will be tempered by the electronics category according to the findings of a new NRF survey. The NRF 2005 Back-to-School Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, found that families with school-a

Feldenkreis Elected to South Florida Business Hall of Fame

July 19, 2005 SGB Update

Perry Ellis International, Inc. announced the selection of chairman and CEO George Feldenkreis for induction into the South Florida Business Hall of Fame on Sept. 22. The Business Hall of Fame recognizes businessmen and women who have contributed signific

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