Category: Sports/Fitness

Delta Apparel Sees 14.5 Percent Q1 Revenue Gain

October 27, 2011 SGB Update

Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of M.J. Soffe, reported sales jumped 14.5 percent in its first quarter ended Oct. 1, to $123.5 million. Net income increased 167.7 percent to $4.4 million, or 50 cents a share, from $1.6 million, or 19 cents, in the prior

Deloitte Survey: Holiday Shoppers Looking to Spend

October 27, 2011 SGB Update

According to Deloitte's 26th annual survey of holiday spending intentions and trends, two-thirds (67 percent) of American consumers expect the economy to stay the same or weaken next year. But nearly three out of five (59 percent) will put aside econ

Fishhound.com Hits 100,000 Fans on Facebook

October 26, 2011 SGB Update

Fishhound.com, the Web's most comprehensive provider of real-time fishing reports delivered by professional anglers, licensed guides and charter captains, announced today that it has exceeded 100,000 fans on its Facebook fan page. In less than six mo

Raleigh America Restructures Sales Department

October 26, 2011 SGB Update

Raleigh America, based in Seattle, has restructured its IBD sales team to better respond to the unique regional needs of its dealers. The sales team was restructured this month at Raleigh East and Raleigh West. Two new senior sales management positions –

Brown Shoe Finalizes And 1 Sale

October 26, 2011 SGB Update

Brown Shoe Company, Inc.has finalized the sale of And 1 to Galaxy International, a newly-formed brand management company, for $55 million in cash. Brown Shoe Company plans to use the proceeds from the sale of And 1 to pay down debt…

Westcomb Taps Tommy Knoll to Lead U.S. Sales Effort

October 26, 2011 SGB Update

Westcomb Outerwear announced the hiring of Tommy Knoll to lead all wholesale and retail sales efforts in the United States. Most recently, Knoll served as business development manager for Sport Hansa and managing director of C.A.M.P. USA…

California Travel and Tourism Exceeding Expectations

October 24, 2011 SGB Update

California's travel and tourism sector continued to grow faster than expected through the summer, thanks in part to a significant increase in foreign visitors, according to Visit California. Year-to-date hotel occupancy, overseas arrivals, traffic at

Scottish Retail Sales Up 0.8 percent in September

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Total Scottish retail sales in September were up 0.8 percent on September 2010, when they had increased 2.3 percent, according to recent data released by the Scottish Retail Consortium. Like-for-like sales were 0.6 percent lower than a year ago, when they

Brooks Sports to Relocate Global Headquarters to Seattle

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Brooks Sports, Inc., the parent of Brooks and Moving Comfort, will be relocating its headquarters to Seattle's Fremont/Wallingford area. With a move-in date slated for late 2013, Brooks Sports will occupy roughly 80,000 usable square feet of a new 12

Nikwax Names Sales Rep for Upper Midwest

October 20, 2011 SGB Update

Nikwax hired John Horsnell for sales representation in the Upper Midwest markets, which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois…

NRF: October Retail Container Traffic To Be Up 2.6 Percent

October 19, 2011 SGB Update

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 2.6 percent in October over the same month last year and should reach its highest level of the year as retailers stock up for the holiday season, according to t

Neve Design Hires Operational Chief

October 19, 2011 SGB Update

Neve Designs has hired Andy Burgess as executive vice president to oversee operational management with special attention to product design, development and production. Burgess will also direct Neve’s private label manufacturing business as well as

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