Category: Footwear

Crown Acquisitions Agrees to Buy Filene’s Basement.

May 4, 2009 SGB Update

Filene's Basement Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and concurrently announced that it had entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Crown Acquisitions to purchase 17 of the chain's 25 stores, including the flagship stores in

Cabela’s Comps Up, but Finance Unit Sinks Q1 Net

May 4, 2009 SGB Update

Mirroring a pervasive market trend that has emerged as a common thread for nearly all outdoor retailers, Cabela’s Inc. reported first quarter revenues were driven by notable strength from strong firearms and ammunition sales. However, despite any improve

U.S. Sec. of Interior Creates Office of Youth…

May 4, 2009 SGB Update

Secretary of Interior Salazar has created a new Office of Youth. The new office will coordinate a department-wide youth program to introduce young Americans from all backgrounds to national parks and monuments, refuges, public and tribal lands and to prom

Escalade’s Sporting Goods Sales Drop 11% in Q1

May 4, 2009 SGB Update

Escalade, Inc. reported revenues from the Sporting Goods business were down 11% in the first quarter. The Evansville, IN-based company said dealers are reducing inventory in light of the economy to conserve cash. Within many sporting goods categories, con

Nikwax-AAC Bellwether Grantees Selected

May 4, 2009 SGB Update

From an impressive group of applicants, two winners were chosen to receive funds from the Nikwax Bellwether Grant, established in partnership with the American Alpine Club (AAC). Nikwax and the AAC congratulate Ann Piersall, of Whitefish, MT, and Tracie A

Ortovox USA Names COO

May 4, 2009 SGB Update

Ortovox USA has appointed Dale Bard as its chief operating officer. Bard has served as a consultant and brand manager for Chouinard Equipment, Black Diamond, and Patagonia; he has been the U.S. sport division sales manager for Petzl; and has worked as the

First Michael Jordan-Themed U.S. Store to Open in Chicago

May 4, 2009 SGB Update

The country's first Michael Jordan “Twenty-Three” athletic apparel and footwear store will be opened at University Village Marketplace on Maxwell Street in Chicago. According to a press released from University Village Marketplace, Northbrook, Ill.-b

Van’s Palladini Elected SIMA President

May 2, 2009 SGB Update

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) named Doug Palladini, vice president of marketing for Vans and previously a SIMA Board of Director, as its new president. to succeed Baker as the new president of SIMA. Palladini succeeds Dick Baker, who

Rossignol North America Reorganizes Staff

May 2, 2009 SGB Update

Rossignol Group's North American division announced a number of changes in jobs and responsibilities, mostly in marketing areas. Among the changes, Tait Wardlaw, formerly the VP of Brand and Sports Marketing for Dynastar and Lange, will now serve as

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