Category: Footwear

Nfinity Taps Inman as Brand Manager

May 5, 2009 SGB Update

Nfinity announced this week that Alaina Inman has joined the company as corporate brand manager. In her new position, Inman will be responsible for overseeing alignment among the business units, marketing and PR campaigns, and Nfinity brand management and

K2 Snowboarding Hires New Global Marketing Manager

May 5, 2009 SGB Update

Seattle-based K2 Snowboarding named Steve Metcalf Global Marketing Manager to lead all marketing and communications for the snowboard company. Metcalf previously developed marketing programs as the brand director and film producer for Aspen/Snowmass, one

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

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

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