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Keen Seeks Applicants for Keen Effect Grant Program

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Keen has opened the application and nomination process for grants awarded through its Keen Effect program, now entering its second year. In 2015, the program awarded $100,000 to…

Genesco’s Holiday Comps Grow 10 Percent

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Genesco Inc.'s comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 10 percent for the quarter-to-date period ended Jan. 3. Journeys led the way with a gain of 15 percent. Lids was ahead 6 percent but sales were driven by promotions. G

Wolverine Refines Q4 Sales Forecast, Issues Preliminary FY15 Guidance

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Wolverine Worldwide Inc. said fourth quarter sales and earnings would reach the high end of its guidance, but expects diluted earnings per share to come in flat in 2015 due to a strong dollar, the phasing out of Patagonia footwear and rising pension expen

Tilly’s Raises Fourth Quarter 2014 Outlook

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Tilly’s, Inc. said that based on the results for the holiday period, the company now expects fourth quarter comparable store sales to increase 1.0 percent to 3.0 percent, and net income per diluted share to be in the range of 21 to 23 cents a share,

Nautilus Q4 Revenues Expand

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Nautilus Inc. reported net sales of approximately $95 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, an increase of 23 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2013…

Nathan Makes Adds to Sales and Marketing Team

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Nathan Sports, which was recently named one of the fastest-growing, privately-held businesses in the Philadelphia region, named three recent hires in its sales and marketing department…

Tifosi Amps Up Sales Management

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Tifosi Optics, Inc. has added two people to its national sales management team and a new creative director…

Reebok Releases Free Range Video

January 12, 2015 SGB Update

Reebok challenged the fitness culture status quo with the release of “Free Range” – a video starring a chicken that encourages people to escape a culture that promotes monotonous, uninspiring activities and take on a more engaging approach to

GoPro: Growth Just Starting

January 11, 2015 SGB Update

Despite selling over 4 million units over the last 12 months, GoPro sees no signs of saturation in the action camera category. And despite the arrival of Sony, HTC Corp., Panasonic and Garmin, GoPro doesn’t see threats to its dominant position in th

Upbeat Holiday Forecasts Arrive

January 11, 2015 SGB Update

According to initial forecasts, holiday sales came in better than expected. The gains are attributed to the improving economy, including a rebounding job market and lower gas prices, as well as robust online selling…

Zumiez and PacSun Lead Strong Holiday Sales

January 11, 2015 SGB Update

Supporting some upbeat holiday forecasts, Zumiez and Pacific Sunwear of California both raised fourth-quarter guidance after reporting healthy comps in December. A few department stores also showed above-plan performances although both Macy’s and JC

Golf Rounds Fall in November

January 9, 2015 SGB Update

According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played on a national level were down 7.7 percent in November 2014 compared to November 2013. Year-to-date golf rounds were down 1.8 percent…

The Buckle Sees Modest December Comp Gain

January 8, 2015 SGB Executive SGB Update

The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended Jan. 3 increased 2.5 percent. Net sales for…

Stage Stores Reports Holiday Comps Increased 6.5 Percent

January 8, 2015 SGB Update

Stage Stores, Inc. raised its fourth-quarter guidance while reporting holiday comparable sales grew 6.5 percent for the nine week period ending Jan. 3…