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Senate Resolution Seeks to Exempt Small Business from Online Sales Tax

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a “Sense of the Senate” resolution urging Congress to exempt small Internet businesses from pending legislation that would give state governments the authority to require online retailers to collect sa

Adidas Group to Acquire Five Ten for $25 Million

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

The Adidas Group has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Five Ten, a leading performance brand in outdoor action sports. The Adidas Group intends to purchase the entire Five Ten business, which includes all of the issued share capital of Five Ten

Bakers Footwear’s Comps Nudge Up 1.0 Percent in Q3

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported sales for the third quarter were $40.2 million, decreasing 0.9 percent from $40.6 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 1.0 percent, compared to a comparable store sales increase of 5.9% for the third qu

Buckle’s October Comps Climb 8.7 Percent

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, increased 8.7 percent in October. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended Oct. 29 increased 12.1 percent to $79.7 million from net sales of $71.1 million

SportHill Promotes New Public Relations Director

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

SportHill announced that Dempsi Filipek has been promoted to director of public pelations. Filipek is currently in charge of product development and wlll retain those duties in addition to directing the company’s public relations…

Stage Stores October Comps Inch Up 0.8 Percent

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

Stage Stores, Inc. reported sales for October rose 1.9 percent to $102 million from $100 million in the prior year four week period. Comparable store sales increased 0.8 percent…

Teva Partners With World’s Top Female Kayaker

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced a partnership with top British women's kayaker Claire O'Hara…

Primaloft Sales Rise 15.5 Percent in Third Quarter

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

PrimaLoft's revenues grew 15.5 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 to $6.48 million, its parent company Albany International Corp. reported…

Quiksilver Appoints Global Brand President and COO

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

Quiksilver Inc. announced two promotions within its corporate and Americas region management teams, both effective Nov. 1. Craig Stevenson, who has served as the company’s Americas region president, was named global brand president and chief operati

Macy’s Comps Growth Slows to 2.2 Percent in October

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.84 billion for the four weeks ended Oct. 29, an increase of 2.0 percent compared with total sales of $1.81 billion in the four weeks ended Oct. 30, 2010. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were up

Skullcandy’s Q3 Revenues Soar 58 Percent

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

Skullcandy Inc. reported sales jumped 57.5 percent in the third quarter, to $60.6 million. Domestic sales increased 37.2 percent, international net sales jumped 75.9 percent and online sales grew 416.7 percent…

Cannondale Powers Q3 Growth at Dorel’s Recreation/Leisure Segment

November 3, 2011 SGB Update

Dorel Industries, Inc. reported revenue increased 21.6 percent at its Recreational/Leisure segment, in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 as Cannondale sales to the independent bicycle dealer (IBD) channel continued to drive growth. Earnings were hampered b