Author: Thomas J. Ryan

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

Dillard’s Returns to Profitability

March 1, 2010 SGB Update

Dillard's, Inc. reported a swing to profit in the fourth quarter from a year ago, reflecting improved margins and lower operating expenses that more than offset a decline in revenues…

Warnaco Q4 Swimwear Revenues Climb 10%

March 1, 2010 SGB Update

The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported Swimwear Group net revenues increased 10% (8% on a constant currency basis) in the fourth quarter to $50.8 million, reflecting gains in both Speedo and Calvin Klein Swim. Operating income increased to $2.3 million, or 4% o

Brooks Sports Raises Nearly $27K for Breast Cancer Research

March 1, 2010 SGB Update

Brooks Sports, Inc. announced that throughout 2009, its “Brooks For Her” campaign collected close to $27,000 for donation to three distinct charities that focus on breast cancer research, awareness, and support. The campaign will continue throughout 2010.

Cloudveil Announces New Hires

March 1, 2010 SGB Update

Cloudveil, which was recently sold by Spyder Active Sports to Windsong Brands LLC., announced a number of management moves. Ned Hutchinson, national sales manager of the Cloudveil brand and Jonathan McMahon, dealer service representative, will join Cloudv

Newton Running to Launch Barefoot Running Symposium

March 1, 2010 SGB Update

Responding to questions surrounding the merits of barefoot running and minimalist shoes, Newton Running is launching a national series of free symposiums focused on running biomechanics, shoe technology and running injury prevention, led by a group of exp

Gatorade Drops Tiger Woods

February 28, 2010 SGB Update

Gatorade on Friday became the latest brand to end its sponsorship deal with Tiger Woods. So far, Accenture and AT&T have been the only other major sponsors to drop Woods completely. Gillette and Tag Heuer have reduced his presence in advertising. Nike, EA

Man Arrested for Embezzling $400K from Bass Pro

February 26, 2010 SGB Update

A fifty-two-year-old man was charged with stealing at least $457,750.82 over several years from Bass Pro's flagship store in Springfield, MO. Eugene Black worked as a contracted vendor, selling figurines and carved crafts at The Little Glass Shack i

Longstreth Founder Inducted into Lacrosse Hall of Fame

February 25, 2010 SGB Update

Barbara Longstreth, owner of Longstreth Women's Sports in Parker Ford, PA, has been selected for induction into the Northern California Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame. She will be inducted at a ceremony and dinner Feb. 27 at the Marines' Memor

Rab Parent Acquires Integral Designs

February 25, 2010 SGB Update

Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd., the parent company of Rab USA, has acquired Integral Designs, the 24-year-old Canada-based brand known for high-end tents, bivys, apparel and other outdoor equipment for self-propelled adventurers. The move creates synergy

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