Category: Apparel

And Quiksilver Provides More Color on Rossignol…

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

Quiksilver gave more insight into its positioning with the Rossignol acquisition as the “World’s Leading Outdoor Sports Lifestyle Company,” presenting investors and analysts with a chronology that saw the company post $100 million in sales in Stage 1 as a

Rocky Sees EJ Take Up More Business…

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

Rocky Shoes & Boots said that outdoor footwear is now only 22% of the total business, down from 55% of the total, thanks to the acquisition of EJ Footwear. The company will also start to roll out more apparel for all of its brands. Rocky brand outdoor a

L.L. Bean Reports Strong Double-Digit Holiday Sales

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

L.L. Bean has reported a 17% increase in sales this holiday season, a considerable increase over last year when the Maine-based retailer reported a 10% increase, and outpacing the national average of 3% to 4%sales growth over the holidays. Internet sales

Arbor Appoints Southern Territory Rep

January 13, 2006 SGB Update

Arbor appointed Jeff Hopkins as sales rep for the southern territory. Jeff will carry Arbor’s snowboard, skateboard and apparel in the South where he seeks to improve both customer service and brand presence. Jeff’s extensive knowledge of the region and

Extreme Group Launches Licensing Arm

January 13, 2006 SGB Update

Extreme Group will launch its brand licensing division. Hot off the heels of opening its first chain of high street Ex Stores and giving Extremepie.com a complete makeover, Extreme now plans to maximize opportunities by taking the brand to untapped areas.

DiMarco Golf Joins Forzani’s Franchise Division

January 12, 2006 SGB Update

Beginning in March, DiMarco Golf will be operating under FGL's franchise banner, Nevada Bob's Golf. Originating in 1969 as “The Club Clinic”, DiMarco Golf has been on the forefront of the golf scene in Canada for some 35 years. The original DiMa

Jarden Anticipates Organic Sales Rise 3.5% for Q4

January 12, 2006 SGB Update

Jarden Corporation currently anticipates fourth quarter revenue will exceed $960 million, driven by organic growth of approximately 3.5%. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter is estimated to be in the range of $95 million to $100 million, which translat

Specialty SnowSports Sales Climb 8%

January 12, 2006 SGB Update

According to the SnowSports Industries America Retail Audit, sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 8% in dollars compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $540.9 million in sales compared to $502.6 million in 2004. Unit sales

Nike. Inc. Promotes Five to VP Positions

January 12, 2006 SGB Update

NIKE, Inc. has promoted five executives to vice president: David Heath, head of U.S. sales; Heidi O'Neill, head of U.S. apparel; Roland Paanakker, chief information officer; Nigel Powell, head of global communications; and Jill Stanton, head of appar

Rebel Sport Gets Nice Holiday Sales Lift

January 12, 2006 SGB Update

Rebel Sport Limited’s group statutory sales revenue for the half year ended December 31 increased by 13.5% to $183.9 million when compared to the year-ago period. The gain includes sales revenue from the Glue lifestyle stores. Sales on a same store basi

Stamminger Appointed President and CEO of Brand adidas

January 9, 2006 SGB Update

adidas-Salomon AG has appointed Erich Stamminger as President and CEO of the adidas brand with immediate effect. In this newly created function, Executive Board Member Erich Stamminger will be in charge of the adidas brand’s business worldwide and report

150 New Brands to Attend WSA

January 9, 2006 SGB Update

WSA announced that, to date, 150 new brands have signed on to show their fall collections at the upcoming show taking place Feb. 10–13, 2006 in Las Vegas. In addition, several long-time exhibitors have increased their booth sizes from previous shows due

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