Category: Footwear

ASR Sees Slower Traffic, But Attendees Generally Pleased

September 8, 2008 SGB Update

The Action Sports Retailer show this past weekend was more subdued than it has been in years past, as relatively empty aisles reflected what some in attendance attributed to a difficult economy, a later back-to-school period or possibly the exit by sever

Sport Chalet Strikes Deal with UCLA

September 8, 2008 SGB Update

Sport Chalet, Inc. has signed an exclusive sponsorship agreement with the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). The deal gives SPCH a highly visible presence at UCLA for all home games from 2008 to 2011. In addition, Sport Chalet will receive Ol

Ashworth Partners with Golf Channel

September 8, 2008 SGB Update

Ashworth, Inc. has partnered with Golf Channel as the golf-apparel supplier for Golf Channel's new season of “Big Break X: Michigan,” which debuts October 7. The show's eight two-person teams have been supplied Ashworth product from the company&

Gander Mountain’s CEO Resigns

September 8, 2008 SGB Update

Gander Mountain Co. announced that Mark R. Baker has stepped down as president, chief executive officer and a board member, effective Sept. 8. Baker resigned from the company in order to become president and COO of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, a compan

Hamilton Named Brunswick CFO

September 8, 2008 SGB Update

Brunswick Corporation announced that Peter B. Hamilton has been named its senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective Sept. 15. He replaces Peter G. Leemputte, who resigned to take a position with another company…

Lady Foot Locker Sponsors Disney Marathon

September 5, 2008 SGB Update

Lady Foot Locker will be the presenting sponsor of Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend in March 2009, its inaugural race. Under the multi-year agreement, Lady Foot Locker will be involved in the marketing of Disney's Princess Half Marathon W

West 49 Reports 3.9% Q2 Comp Gain

September 4, 2008 SGB Update

West 49 Inc., Canada's action sport retailer, reported sales for the second quarter ended July 26 rose 6.1% to $45 million. Comparable store sales climbed 3.9% on a consolidated basis. Comps rose 6.2% at the West 49 banner, representing the strongest

Payless Partners with Middle East Franchisee

September 3, 2008 SGB Update

Collective Brands Inc plans to expand Payless ShoeSource into nine Middle East countries with franchise partner M.H. Alshaya, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. The company will be franchising its stores for the first time…

Warnaco Names SVP, General Counsel and Secretary

September 3, 2008 SGB Update

The Warnaco Group, Inc., the parent of Speedo, appointed Jay Dubiner as senior vice president, general counsel & secretary. Mr. Dubiner will oversee the company’s worldwide legal matters in addition to acting as corporate secretary. He will report directl

Kohl’s August Comps Drop 5.8%

September 3, 2008 SGB Update

Kohl’s Corp reported that sales for the four-weeks ended August 30, increased 2.6% to $1.26 billion from $1.22 billion a year ago. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 5.8%…

Costco’s U.S. Comps Climb 9% in August

September 3, 2008 SGB Update

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales increased 12% to $5.41 billion for the month of August from $4.84 billion a year ago. On a same-store basis, sales grew 9% in the U.S. and 6% internationally…

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