Category: Apparel

Deal Signed for Boscov’s Purchase

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

Boscov’s Department Store LLC signed an asset purchase agreement for the sale of substantially all of its assets to a family group, reported DNR. The family group involved in the purchase is led by former Boscov chairman Albert Boscov and former president

Converse Makes Exclusive Line for JC Penney

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

Converse has agreed to create a signature performance basketball footwear line available exclusively at JCPenney featuring professional basketball star Elton Brand. The EB1 retails for $65 and began reaching stores on Nov. 1. The shoe will roll out in add

Fair Traders Pick Up 31 Seats in Congress

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

So-called “Fair Traders” have picked up a net increase of 31 seats in Congress, according to a report by Public Citizen's Global Trade. The report finds that Republicans have increasingly adopted fair trade platforms to fend off Democratic contenders

TaylorMade-adidas Golf Sees Putters Drive Strong Q3

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

Currency-neutral sales for the TaylorMade-adidas Golf business grew 12% to €197 million ($297 mm) in the third quarter from €190 million ($261 mm) in Q3 last year. When measured in euros, sales grew 3.7% for the third quarter. Management noted that the co

Aldila Q3 Sales Drop 11%

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

Aldila, Inc. reported net sales of $11.8 million, down 10.8% from net sales for the year ago period. The golf company incurred a net loss of $1.1 million, or 21 cents a share, in the period. In the comparable 2007 third quarter, the company had net sales

Speedo’s Revenues Sink 9.5% Due to Timing Shift

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

Third quarter wholesale revenues for Speedo fell 9.5 % to $25.1 million due to a decrease in sales to membership clubs, department stores, chain stores, mass merchandise and off-price channels, primarily due to timing of orders and shipments. These declin

Christy Sports Celebrates 50 Years of Business

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

Christy Sports said it's celebrating its 50th year of operation with special discounts, giveaways and an end-of-season anniversary ski party. Said Keith Liefer, COO of Christy Sports, “It's our birthday and we want to make sure that our custome

Skins Appoints Global Brand Director

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

Skins has appointed Stefan Vollbach, most recently international director of marketing and sales at multinational sports company HEAD, to the newly created role of global brand director. The German native has been a retail seller and buyer, a department m

nuun Tabs McGee as VP of Sales and Marketing

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

Nuun and Company, Inc. – makers of nuun and ‘U’ hydration products and beverage tablets – has appointed Tim McGee to the newly formed position of vice president of sales and marketing. McGee comes to nuun with more than twenty years of beverage sales and

Dorel’s Pacific Cycle Unit Thrives in Q3

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

Dorel Industries reported sales of its Pacific Cycle division to mass merchants were stronger than expected in the third quarter, but said it had to delay orders for new Cannondale models due to supply constraints. Q3 orders for Cannondale’s 2008 models w

Fire that Destroyed Indiana Store Ruled Accidental

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

A Nov. 3 fire that caused more than $1 million in damage to a sporting goods store in Indiana has been ruled accidental by state police fire marshal Tim Frew. The fire destroyed Bowman's Sporting Goods on McGee Avenue in Patton, IN…

OIA Weighs Pros and Cons of Democratic Victory

November 10, 2008 SGB Update

After its first election, the Outdoor Industry Association’s Political Action Committee is batting 811. Nine of 11 incumbent Congressional candidates it backed in last week’s election were re-elected. The PAC has raised roughly $25,000 so far this year fr

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