Category: Footwear

Schutt, HotHead Sports Team Up for “Smart Helmet”

January 12, 2009 SGB Update

HotHead Technologies, Inc., an Atlanta-based enterprise committed to improving athletic safety through research-based technology, announced it is working closely with Schutt Sports to develop a commercially viable heat-sensing helmet insert, which can det

Teva Hires New Global Marketing Director

January 12, 2009 SGB Update

Teva has hired Joel Heath as global marketing director. Heath is the fourth addition to Teva's Management Team within the last 10 months and joins a team that includes Global Product Director Juerg Geser, Domestic Sales VP Jake Brandman, Product Deve

CHAOS Headwear New Mid-Atlantic Reps

January 12, 2009 SGB Update

Chaos headwear has hired seasoned outdoor gear and snow sports representatives Sherry Krum and Chris Parsons for the East Coast-Mid Atlantic territory. Chaos and Chaos Thermal Regulation- CTR posted a record 40 percent growth for 2008; Krum and Parsons wi

Vermont Organic Fiber Names Ed Kiniry CEO

January 12, 2009 SGB Update

Vermont Organic Fiber Co., based in Middlebury, VT, has hired veteran outdoor industry entrepreneur Edward ('Ed') Kiniry as CEO. Formerly, he was president of Winterquest, LLC, the parent company of Tubbs and Atlas snowshoes, selling the company

NSGA Confirms Key Speakers for Conference

January 12, 2009 SGB Update

Best Buy President & Chief Operating Officer Brian Dunn is among the featured speakers who have been confirmed for the 45th Annual NSGA Management Conference & 11th Annual Team Dealer Summit, which will be held May 3-6, 2009, at the Westin La Cantera Reso

Quiksilver Americas President Resigns

January 12, 2009 SGB Update

Quiksilver, Inc.'s Marty Samuels has left the company. Samuels, who most recently served the company as president of its Americas region, had been with Quiksilver for twelve years. Craig Stevenson has been named interim President of Quiksilver Americ

Study: Obese Now Outweigh the Overweight

January 12, 2009 SGB Update

A new study by the National Center for Health Statistics finds that the number of obese American adults outweighs the number of those who are considered merely overweight for the first time. The study shows that more than 34% of Americans are obese, compa

Avia Partners with Troy Lee Designs

January 12, 2009 SGB Update

Avia announced a new partnership deal with Troy Lee Designs (TLD), the southern California-based company that produces custom graphic designs for the “world’s fastest racers.” TLD will co-create a collection of AVIA racing shoes with a limited release per

BJ’s Comps Up Slightly for December

January 8, 2009 SGB Update

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. reported total sales for December 2008 increased by 3.2% to $1.06 billion from $1.03 billion in December 2007. On a comparable club basis, sales increased by 1.6% for the month of December, including a negative impact from s

Wolverine to Acquire Cushe Footwear Brand

January 8, 2009 SGB Update

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the acquisition of the Cushe (pronounced “cushy”) footwear brand, a move the company says will drive new global opportunities and leverage the strength of Wolverine's proven business model and operating infrastruc

J.C. Penney Dec. Comps Fall 8.1%

January 8, 2009 SGB Update

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. comparable store sales decreased 8.1% for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009, better than the company’s guidance for a low-double digit decrease…

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