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Injinji Relocates Headquarters

October 3, 2008 SGB Update

Injinji relocated its San Diego-based world headquarters to 10373 Roselle St., Suite 130, also in San Diego. The company moved from its former beach location to the Sorrento Valley region, considered a hub for San Diego-based businesses…

Man Loses Patent Infringement Lawsuit to Nike

October 3, 2008 SGB Update

Claiming Nike had stolen his design for a vented cap, Gerald Kellogg sued the company for patent infringement in 2007, seeking between $2 million and $8 million. A federal jury in Omaha has found the suit in favor of Nike, saying that Kellogg's and N

Blacks Leisure Expects Full Year Loss

October 3, 2008 SGB Executive SGB Update

Blacks Leisure expects to post a pretax loss of around £4.5m ($8m) this year because of poor sales trends, especially during August, and a sales drop of 16% in the Boardwear market. The U.K. outdoor retailer said: “During the first half the Outdoor busine

Crocs Founder Purchases Crocs Canada Assets

October 3, 2008 SGB Executive SGB Update

Former Crocs CEO and founder, George B. Boedecker, Jr., and a team of private investors purchased the assets for Crocs Canada, Inc. on Sept. 30. Formerly Foam Creations, Crocs Canada Inc. was the original Canadian-based manufacturing facility for Crocs fo

Jimmy Jazz Opens Third Store in Philadelphia

October 2, 2008 SGB Executive SGB Update

Jimmy Jazz opened its third store in Philadelphia in the Roosevelt Mall. In a statement, the urban retailer said that as part of a larger growth strategy, it will continue to open several retail stores in the eastern US before the end of 2008. Expected lo

NRF Calls on Congress to Pass Stimulus Legislation

October 1, 2008 SGB Update

The National Retail Federation called on Congress to hold a “lame duck” session to address the nation’s economy as soon as possible after the November elections, and to include tax relief for consumers in any economic stimulus package…

Still Running Strong

October 1, 2008 SGB Update

Will a lagging economy stem the growth of one of America’s most popular sports?

In its annual State of the Sport series, Running USA examines how patterns in corporate, consumer and running behavior have changed over the past decade and what lies ahead f

Mina Out as Foot Locker USA Chief

October 1, 2008 SGB Update

Foot Locker, Inc. has requested that Richard T. Mina resign from his position as president and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc., U.S.A., effective Sept. 30. According to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Mina's employment contract with the

Wrapped Tight

October 1, 2008 SGB Update

Compression apparel aids performance and speeds recovery.

In the last decade, the clothes athletes wear have changed from grab anything out of the closet utilitarian fashion, to carefully considered pieces of technical equipment…

Saks Direct Expands Online Sales to Canada

October 1, 2008 SGB Update

Saks Direct, Inc. signed an agreement with E4X, Inc. to utilize its FiftyOne global ecommerce solution to enable Canadian consumers to shop and buy online at saks.com. Canadian shoppers visiting saks.com will soon experience online shopping automatically

The Language of Harassment

October 1, 2008 SGB Update

For the last 20 years or so, employers have focused on educating their employees regarding harassment laws. This is a good thing and nothing in this article is intended to suggest otherwise. However, this article suggests that, in their desire to squelch

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