Category: Outdoor

ForeFront Names Director of National Accounts

March 18, 2008 SGB Update

ForeFront has appointed John Perez as director of national accounts. Perez joins ForeFront from TaylorMade adidas Golf in Carlsbad, Ca., where he spent seven years as an account executive and most recently as a strategic account manager…

Perry Ellis Reports Q4 Revenues Decline 8.3%

March 18, 2008 SGB Update

Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported 4.1% growth in revenues for fiscal 2008 to a record level of $863.9 million from $829.8 million for the previous fiscal year. Fourth quarter net revenues, however, decreased 8.3% to $212.3 million from $231.6 milli

Brown Shoe Adds Two to Board

March 18, 2008 SGB Update

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. named both Mario L. Baeza and Harold “Bud” Wright to its board of directors. Baeza, 57, is the founder of The Baeza Group, a merchant banking firm focusing on investments in the U.S. Hispanic market, as well as in Latin America. W

American Apparel Swings to Q4 Net Income on 40% Comps

March 18, 2008 SGB Update

American Apparel, Inc. reported $111.2 million in net sales for the fourth quarter, a 48% increase over sales of $75.1 million last year. Retail sales increased 85% to $68.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2007 as compared to $37.0 million for the same

Aldila Delays 10K Filing Until End of Month

March 18, 2008 SGB Update

Aldila, Inc. delayed the filing of its annual 10K report by as much as two weeks, citing accounting work it undertook to revise how it accounts for certain securities transactions that affect its balance sheet and cash flow statements. The maker of graphi

Vail Resorts Launches Unrestricted Season Pass

March 18, 2008 SGB Update

Vail Resorts, Inc. began selling the Epic Season Pass, a new unlimited, unrestricted season pass that's valid for the entire 2008-2009 ski and snowboard season at its five resorts for an initial price of $579 per adult. The Epic Season Pass allows ho

Nike Reports Problems At China Factories

March 18, 2008 SGB Update

Nike Inc. said significant problems remain in working conditions in China and with managers there not meeting Nike's standards. The findings were contained in a supplement to its 05/06 corporate responsibility report released on its website earlier t

ispo china Drew 329 Brands to Beijing

March 18, 2008 SGB Update

The fourth annual ispo china exposition in Beijing drew a record number of attendees and 329 brands, including Burton, Gore-Tex, Quiksilver, Teva and Vasque. Gore-Tex supported the China Outdoor Retailing Conference before the opening day of the show, whi

NSGA Names New President and CEO

March 18, 2008 SGB Update

The National Sporting Goods Association's board of directors chose Matt Carlson from a field of 130 candidates to succeed retiring President & CEO Jim Faltinek. Carlson's background is in public administration, including eight years as the city

NexCen Brands Names CMO

March 17, 2008 SGB Executive SGB Update

NexCen Brands Inc. named Joseph DiMuro, age 43, as executive vice president/chief marketing officer. He will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing program for the NexCen family of brands…

Under Armour Relaunches Power in Pink Campaign

March 17, 2008 SGB Update

As part of its “Power in Pink” campaign, Under Armour is launching the second annual Undeniable Survivor Search in the U.S. and Canada. To help raise awareness of the importance of leading a physically active life in the fight against breast cancer, Under

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