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Russell Agrees to Rehire 1,200 Workers in Honduras

November 18, 2009 SGB Executive

Russell Athletic has agreed to rehire 1,200 workers in Honduras who lost their jobs when Russell closed their factory soon after the workers had unionized, according to a report in The New York Times. Russell has long contended the plant was closed due to

OIA Survey: Industry Turning Cautiously Optimistic

November 18, 2009 SGB Executive

In a survey released by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), small businesses reported that while they are still concerned about the economy, their revenue expectations are up sharply in the past three months….

Heelys Appoints New Board Member

November 18, 2009 SGB Executive

Heelys, Inc. announced that N. Roderick McGeachy, III has been appointed to its Board of Directors. McGeachy will also serve as a member of the Board's Audit and Compensation Committees. He is currently Chairman, CEO and President of Tandy Brands Acc

RECALL: Gander Mountain Treestands

November 18, 2009 SGB Executive

Gander Mountain Co. is recalling about 13,000 hang-on fixed position treestands. The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground…

REI Snow Report Relaunches

November 18, 2009 SGB Executive

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) has relaunched the REI Snow Report with updated functionality for iPhone users. The upgrade includes a free mobile application to explore ski resort access…

New Bikes Belong Study Quantifies Recreational Road Benefits

November 18, 2009 SGB Executive

A new study by Bikes Belong found that more than 1 million Americans participated in recreational road ride events in 2008. The total revenue from these approximately 1,700 events topped $240 million, with riders spending nearly $140 million on food, lodg

FIFA Names Laundry Detergent Sponsor

November 18, 2009 SGB Executive

WIN Products, Inc. and Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced a new licensing agreement that names WIN High Performance Sport Detergent the official licensed sport detergent of the 2010 FIFA World Cup…

Dillard’s Swings to Q3 Profit

November 18, 2009 SGB Executive

Dillard's Inc. reported a third-quarter profit, reversing a year-ago loss, as lower expenses and a tax benefit boosted its bottom line and offset soft sales…

JC Penney to Stop Publishing ‘Big Book’ Catalogs

November 18, 2009 SGB Executive

J.C. Penney will stop publishing its twice-yearly “big book” catalogs. Instead, Penney will publish specialty catalogs and focus its efforts online, on the Web site jcp.com and on social networks. In part, the company says it is responding to consumer hab

Saks Returns to Profitability

November 18, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Saks Inc reported that it earned $1.9 million, or 1 cent per share, in the third quarter. The upscale chain recorded a net loss of $43.7 million, or 32 cents per share, for the prior year third quarter ended November 1, 2008…

Foot Locker Elects Ken Hicks to Additional Position of Chairman

November 18, 2009 SGB Executive SGB Update

Foot Locker, Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected Ken C. Hicks, its president and chief executive officer, to the additional position of chairman of the board, effective January 31, 2010, the beginning of its next fiscal year. He succeed