Author: Thomas J. Ryan

Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
tryan@sgbonline.com | 917.375.4699

TAF Hosts Franchise Convention at SGMA Spring Market….

March 19, 2007 SGB Update

The Athlete's Foot will hold its Global Franchise Convention at SGMA Spring Market. Franchise owners from all over the world will join sporting goods and fitness industry retailers and team dealers at the event. The Athlete's Foot is also a feat

Pacific Cycle Sales Decline on Weak Mass Channel

March 19, 2007 SGB Update

Dorel Industries, the parent company of Pacific Cycle, has been working to transform the company from a bicycle manufacturer to a recreation holding company. The Recreation and Leisure division reported fourth quarter sales declined 6.3% to $75 million co

Some Quiksilver Shareholders Get Restless

March 19, 2007 SGB Update

Lew Shapiro and the Cross America Investors Clubs recently sent a letter to Quiksilver demanding, as shareholders, the resignation of Mr. Bernard Mariette and any employees appointed by him. The letter also demanded that Quiksilver sell the Rossignol busi

Canoecopia Continues the Tradition in 2007

March 19, 2007 SGB Update

On Friday, March 2nd, a late winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow across much of the Midwest. Seven days later, on the first day of Rutabaga’s 26th annual Canoecopia show in Madison, WI, the temperatures reached 50 degrees. Even Mother Nature coo

Polartec Moves on Towards Next Phase of Growth

March 19, 2007 SGB Update

Polartec, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysalis Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of the assets of Malden Mills Industries, Inc. Polartec, LLC will now move forward as an independent company and continue all manufacturing operations at

Eddie Bauer Posts Q4 Profit

March 19, 2007 SGB Update

Eddie Bauer Holdings netted a profit of $63.2 million, or $2.11 per share, in the fourth quarter compared to a net loss of $12.8 million, or 43 cents, in the fourth quarter of 2005. Revenues increased 1.5% to $381.9 million from $376.4 million a year ago,

American Rec Sees Operational Improvements in Q4

March 19, 2007 SGB Update

Kellwood Co. said its Other Soft Goods division, which includes American Recreation, “continued to produce excellent results” in the fourth quarter of 2006 achieving a 9% increase in sales to $84.5 million. Other Softgoods includes the American Recreation

SIA.08 Dates Overlap with ISPO

March 19, 2007 SGB Update

The SIA.08 SnowSports Trade Show will begin on Tuesday, January 29 and end on Friday, February 1. In addition, the SIA.08 Show will be the final stop on the proverbial January trade show circuit, which includes national/international shows such as Action

New Balance Appoints New EMEA Managing Director

March 19, 2007 SGB Update

New Balance announced the appointment of Jonathan Ram to Managing Director — Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) effective April 1st. In his new position, Ram will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s EMEA operations. Ram previously served as

Reebok Signs on as Sponsor of Peachtree

March 16, 2007 SGB Update

Reebok International has reached a multi-year agreement to serve as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the world’s largest 10K, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race…

PETsMart Exec to Become Dick’s CFO

March 16, 2007 SGB Update

Dick's Sporting Goods said Timothy Kullman will join the company in April as SVP and CFO. Kullman succeeds Michael Hines, who is resigning at the end of March as announced in November, 2006…

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