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The Buckle Reports Small January Comp Gain

February 5, 2015 SGB Update

The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store sales increased 0.8 percent in January…

Zumiez Sees 12 Percent January Comp Increase

February 5, 2015 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. reported net sales for the four-week period ended Jan.31, 2015 increased 16.0 percent to $44.1 million. Comparable sales increased 12.3 percent…

Asics Relaunches Asics Tiger as Sport Lifestyle Brand

February 5, 2015 SGB Update

Asics announced the relaunch of the Asics Tiger brand for the sport lifestyle market. Originally designed as competitive sports shoes during the 1980s and early 90s, the current line of street style shoes will feature fresh, casual designs for everyday we

Phoenix Footwear Reports New Bank Financing

February 5, 2015 SGB Update

Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, entered into a new bank financing agreement with NewStar Business Credit, LLC…

Mizuno Nine Months Impacted by Golf Struggles

February 5, 2015 SGB Update

Mizuno Corp. reported net sales totaled 133.7 billion yen in the first nine months ended Dec. 31, up 1.1 percent year-over-year. Strength in lifestyle products, centered largely on running offset “harsh conditions” in golf. Net income after tax was up 15

361 to Sponsor One Body One World (OBOW) Fitness Conference

February 5, 2015 SGB Update

361°, the Chinese-based athletic footwear brand launching in the U.S., is taking the helm as presenting sponsor of the One Body One World (OBOW) fitness conference Mar. 19 to 22 in New York City…

Delta Apparel Widens First-Quarter Loss

February 5, 2015 SGB Update

Delta Apparel, Inc. reported net sales of $93.4 million for its fiscal 2015 first quarter ended Dec. 27, 2014, versus $100.0 million for the comparable 2014 period. Continued solid growth in Salt Life and on all of the company’s e-commerce sites was

Foot Locker Recognized as Favorite Shoe Retailer

February 4, 2015 SGB Update

Findings from a national consumer study by Market Force Information revealed that revealed that Foot Locker is consumers’ favorite shoe retailer, followed by Skechers, Nike, DSW and Famous Footwear…

Implus Outdoor Centralizes Canadian Distribution

February 4, 2015 SGB Update

Implus, which owns the Yaktrax, ICEtrekkers and DryGuy brands, has partnered with Interex Industries Inc. to distribute Implus Outdoor Brands throughout Canada…

Academy Sports Partners with Orlando City Soccer Club

February 4, 2015 SGB Update

Academy Sports + Outdoors entered into a multi-year partnership with Orlando City Soccer Club beginning with the team's inaugural 2015 season. The retailer will also open stores in Florida located in Kissimmee, Waterford, Lake Mary and Melbourne simu

Notogroup Launches Source Talent Division

February 4, 2015 SGB Update

Notogroup Inc. launched a Source Talent division to provide clients with candidates and strong representation for manager and director level roles…

Starter and Villa Collaborate on Pop-Up for NBA All-Star Weekend

February 4, 2015 SGB Update

In celebration of 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend – Starter, owned by Iconix Brand Group, announced the “The Starter x Villa Clubhouse” a pop-up retail experience taking place at the Paramount Hotel in Times Square. The store is open from Feb. 3 to Feb. 15…