Category: Outdoor

TJX November Comps Up 1%

December 4, 2003 SGB Update

The TJX Companies November 2003 sales results for the four-week period ended November 29, 2003, were $1,269 million, up 10% over $1,150 million achieved during the four-week period ended November 30, 2002. For the 43 weeks ended November 29, 2003, sales r

Kohl’s November Comps Continue Downward Trend

December 4, 2003 SGB Update

Kohl's Corporation reported that sales for the four week
period ended November 29, 2003 increased 9.3% over the four week period ended November 30, 2002. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 4.4%. Year-to-date same-store sales are down 1.6%

Saks Inc. Reports 6.7% November Comp Sales Gain

December 4, 2003 SGB Update

Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that total sales for the four weeks ended November 29, 2003 increased 7.6% and comparable store sales increased 6.7% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales increased 3.7% for SDSG and increased 11

Sims Hires New Design Director Matt Hexemer

December 3, 2003 SGB Update

Following six successful years as partner/design director at the industrial design firm “Generator Design Solutions Inc.” Matt Hexemer has accepted the position of Design Director with Sims Snowboards. “Matt has provided the
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The Bon-Ton Announces CEO Succession Plan

December 3, 2003 SGB Update

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced Tim Grumbacher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., intends to step down as chief executive officer by mid-2004. This is consistent with the company's on-going succession planning proce

Amerex Names McVey Designer for Gerry Sportswear Group

December 3, 2003 SGB Update

Amerex Group Inc. announced that it has hired Kathleen McVey, noted performance apparel designer for its Gerry, Mambosok, and Bombshell brands. Ms. McVey joins Amerex Group from London Fog Industries where she was the senior designer for Moonstone Mounta

NSGA: Sporting Goods October CPI Turns Positive

December 3, 2003 SGB Update

The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the Sporting Goods CPI Index at 101.8 for October, up 0.3% versus the October 2002 index. This is the first time the Index has been positive in more than five years, since February 1998, to b

Johnson Outdoors Appoints New Diving Head

December 2, 2003 SGB Update

Johnson Outdoors has appointed Joseph B. Stella to head its $78 million global diving business. As Group Vice President – Global Diving, Stella will be responsible for development and growth of the Company's well-known Scubapro and Uwatec brands worl

Garmont to Distribute Silvretta In NA

December 2, 2003 SGB Update

Garmont North America will be the North American distributor of Silvretta free-ride and ski mountaineering bindings starting January 2004. According to John Schweizer, president of Garmont North America, “Silvretta was looking for a strong partner to lau

Vans Opens European Flagship Store in London

December 2, 2003 SGB Update

Vans, Inc. announced that the company's European flagship store, located at 47 Carnaby Street in London, will open on December 6 in the popular Carnaby Street shopping district. The 3,500 square foot store will feature men's and women's foo

Niemira Leaves BT-M For ICSC Research Post

December 2, 2003 SGB Update

The International Council of Shopping Centers has announced that Michael P. Niemira will be joining ICSC as Chief Economist and Director of Research, effective Monday, December 15, 2003. Most recently, Mr. Niemira was the Vice President and Senior Economi

Let’s Hope the Season Can Live Up to All the Hype…

December 1, 2003 SGB Update

While analysts are debating whether or not this Christmas will be a blockbuster year, the American consumer is speaking out and saying that they are ready to spend. Through a flurry of early holiday polls, customers have told retailers that they are going

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