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Brown Shoe Realigns Reportable Segments

March 4, 2015 SGB Executive SGB Update

Brown Shoe Company is realigning its reportable segments following the sale of Shoes.com in December. The new segments are Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio…

Brunswick to Merge Brunswick Billiards Into Life Fitness

March 4, 2015 SGB Update

Brunswick Corporation said Brunswick Billiards will become part of its Life Fitness segment. With the reorganization, Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing, will now develop, manufacture and sell Brunswick Billiards

Keen Hits the Road to Support Retailers for Uneek Launch

March 4, 2015 SGB Update

Keen is launching a series of events in support of Uneek, its open-air footwear. Keen’s Innovation Program Lead and Uneek designer Rory Fuerst, Jr. and Keen team members will visit core Keen cities…

UA Names Fulks President of Footwear and Innovation

March 4, 2015 SGB Executive

Under Armour Inc. said Kip J. Fulks, one of the original founders of Under Armour and formerly the company’s chief operating officer and president of product, has been named president of footwear and innovation…

Mizuno Expands Partnership with Back on My Feet

March 4, 2015 SGB Executive

Mizuno is extending its commitment to Back on My Feet, becoming the official national running shoe provider for the nonprofit organization…

HanesBrands Completes 4-for-1 Stock Split

March 4, 2015 SGB Executive

HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear for Sports, executed its previously announced 4-for-1 stock split…

Shopko to Ramp Up Expansion

March 4, 2015 SGB Executive

Shopko announced the opening of 20 new Shopko Hometown stores. The company recently acquired rights to occupy the 20 stores, which were previously operated by Alco Stores, Inc…

Gildan to Donate U.S. $3.5 Million to Community Projects in Honduras

March 4, 2015 SGB Executive

Gildan Activewear Inc., the parent of Gildan and Gold Toe, will donate the totality of a grant to be received from the Government of Honduras in the amount of more than U.S. $3.5 million to charities supporting education and health care services in Hondu

Vibram Partners with Girls on the Run

March 4, 2015 SGB Update

Vibram will partner with Girls on the Run International. Vibram will donate five percent of the sales of all Vibram-soled shoes, including sales of Vibram FiveFingers to the Girls on the Run charity through participating retail partners…

Maurice Sporting Goods Supports Heroes on the Water

March 4, 2015 SGB Update

Maurice Sporting Goods triggered an outpouring of product donations to Heroes on the Water from kayak, fishing and other outdoor brands after presenting the veteran's charity with a check for $20,000 at its annual Maurice Cares banquet…

Zumiez Sees 7 Percent February Comp Gain

March 4, 2015 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2015 increased 11.6 percent…

Nike Appoints GM of Global Footwear

March 4, 2015 SGB Update

Nike, Inc. plans to appoint Michael Spillane as VP and GM of global footwear. effective June 1. In his current role as VP and GM of Greater China, Spillane led the strategy to reset the market in Greater China. Angela Dong, currently CFO in Greater China,