Category: Footwear

California Legislature Amends New Sales Tax Law for Amazon

September 13, 2011 SGB Update

California legislators approved a bill late Friday that exempts Amazon.com and other out-of-state online retailers from collecting sales taxes on sales to California residents until at least next September. The bill now moves to the desk of Gov. Jerry Bro

RG Barry Shrinks Q4 Loss on 42 Percent Higher Sales

September 13, 2011 SGB Update

R.G. Barry Corporation reported that net sales for its fourth quarter increased by 42 percent and its quarterly loss declined by nearly 50 percent as compared to a year ago, primarily as a result of two recent acquisitions…

Evo to Hold Gala for 10th Anniversary

September 13, 2011 SGB Update

Seattle-based Evolución Innovations, Inc., the outdoor and action sports website doing business as evo.com, plans to celebrate its 10th anniversary with an industry party in Seattle. Sponsors of the event will include The North Face, Ride, Oakley, Bonfire

Under Armour Selects CP+B for Basketball Creative

September 12, 2011 SGB Update

Under Armour, Inc. announced its selection of Crispin Porter + Bogusky (CP+B) to handle creative duties for the brand's up-and-coming basketball division. The agency's duties include 360-degree campaign development for Under Armour Basketball in

Reef Launches Iconns of Aloha Campaign

September 12, 2011 SGB Update

Reef launched a new 'Icons of Aloha' campaign. Shot by famed fashion photographer, Steven Lippman, the campaign profiles ten of Reef's most influential ambassadors, either native to Hawaii, California or Australia, who have all left their m

Deckers Acquires Land Near Headquarters

September 12, 2011 SGB Update

Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported that it signed a purchase and sale agreement earlier this month to purchase nearly 14 acres in Goleta, CA, in Santa Barbara County for $20.4 million…

U.K. Hospital Workers Banned from Wearing Crocs

September 12, 2011 SGB Update

Crocs and other forms of rubber clogs have been banned in the U.K.'s NHS National Health Service due to health and safety concerns. Health officials found a number of incidents of sharp objects penetrating the soles of Croc-style shoes in hospitals..

Jennie Finch to Run NY Marathon for Timex

September 9, 2011 SGB Update

Legendary softball pitcher Jennie Finch has been hired as an endorser for Timex and will wear a GPS-enabled Timex watch as she runs the ING New York City Marathon 2011, on Sunday, November 6th…

Smith and Wesson Fiscal Q1 Profit Slumps

September 8, 2011 SGB Update

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation reported revenue for the first quarter was $99.2 million, up 4.5 percent from the year-ago quarter. Firearm division revenue was $91.7 million, an 18.0 percent increase over the first quarter last year, and was strong ac

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