Category: Footwear

Foot Locker Q4 Comps Increase 3.9%; Sales Up 1.8%

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

Foot Locker, Inc. reported a 1.8% increase in sales for the fourth quarter to $1.56 billion, versus $1.54 billion in the comparable period last year. Comparable store sales increased 3.9% for the quarter. For the 52-week period ended January 28, 2006, sal

C1RCA Names Luther as Marketing Director

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

Four Star Distribution added Steve Luther to their team as C1RCA Marketing Director. Steve brings a great degree of experience to the position and is excited to work with a brand that is committed to skateboarding. Having worked in the industry for over

New Era’s VP Appointed to FLA Board

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

New Era Cap Co.'s Vice President of Global Human Resources, Timothy J. Freer, has been appointed to the Fair Labor Association’s Board of Directors. Mr. Freer will hold one of six Industry Representative positions on the board; the position has a th

Yakima Opens 18 Doors with Ski Market

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

Yakima announced that beginning March, 2006, Ski Market Ltd. will become an official Yakima dealer. Ski Market will sell Yakima’s line of winter sport, bike and paddle sport racks, its line of cargo boxes and the Ground Control, Yakima’s recently launched

Precor Makes Promotions in Sales Division

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

Precor promoted Larry Domingo to Vice President of Commercial Sale. Domingo previously was Commercial Sales Director. In addition, Domingo has promoted Dan Toigo and Sean Kearney to Regional Sales Director positions, and Chuck Fedorka to Director of Natio

Mizuno USA Full Year Sales Up 16% on Strong Athletic Biz

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

Mizuno USA, Inc. posted another record setting year in sales revenue and profit, recording a 16% increase over previous year’s sales. A company release indicated Mizuno USA had more than doubled revenue since 1999, with 2005 representing the sixth consec

REI Announces Vendor Partners of the Year

January 31, 2006 SGB Update

Recreational Equipment, Inc. named Eagle Creek as its Vendor Partner-of-the-Year at the 2005 vendor partnership awards at the winter Outdoor Retailer trade show. Other award winners included Kelty in the Camp/Travel Division, Black Diamond Equipment in t

Billabong Names National Sales Manager

January 31, 2006 SGB Update

Billabong appointed Jeff Booth, former top 5 ASP surfer, as Men’s National Sales Manager starting in January 2006. The long time Laguna Beach resident and former top professional on the ASP World Tour will head up the men’s sales force and continue Billab

Mountain Hardwear Names New Director of Operations

January 31, 2006 SGB Update

B. James Bottoms has been named to the new position of Director of Operations at Mountain Hardwear Inc. Bottoms will execute the strategic and tactical operational plans for Mountain Hardwear. He will oversee the functional areas of customer service, fore

Columbia Acquires Montrail…

January 30, 2006 SGB Update

Columbia management sees opportunities in leveraging sourcing, logistics, and capital strength to develop Montrail in the specialty footwear channel and to expand the brand globally. Columbia will also leverage the performance and fit characteristics that

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