Category: Footwear

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…

Poll: Excercize, Companionship Drive People Outdoors

September 8, 2008 SGB Update

Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates topped the list of who Americans would like to take on a day-long hike, according to a survey released over the weekend and co-sponsored by CGPR (www.cgprpublicrelations.com) and Open Air Magazine, an active lifestyle publicat

Athletic Footwear a Ray of Sunshine in Cloudy August

September 8, 2008 SGB Update

As the numbers roll in for the retail fiscal month of August, it is pretty clear that retailers are looking to athletic footwear to keep footwear sales numbers in positive territory. While the later back-to-school season has clearly impacted retailers, a

Cole Haan Launches Sharapova Collection

September 8, 2008 SGB Update

Cole Haan, a subsidiary of Nike, announced Maria Sharapova will serve as a lead collaborator and the face of Cole Haan Sporting, a new collection for Spring 2009, rooted in sport and fashion. The collection introduces new technologies like Flywire which b

August Retail Sales Hurt by Economy, Inventories

September 8, 2008 SGB Update

Based on preliminary input from a number of executives reporting August retail comparable store sales results last week, the slumping housing market, higher fuel prices and an overall weaker economy wasn’t the only reason for a disappointing back-to-schoo

Collective Brands Q2 Profits Jump Before Litigation Charges

September 8, 2008 SGB Update

Collective Brands, Inc. saw second quarter net income fall as litigation charges associated with the K-Swiss and adidas lawsuits ate into the upside from the inclusion of the Stride Rite business this year. Excluding the one-time charges, earnings rose 42

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

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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