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Westerman is New VP Global Mkting at FILA

January 12, 2004 SGB Update

Sport Brands International (SBI) has named Fila USA's current VP Marketing Communication, Mark Westerman, as Vice President Global Marketing Communication for Fila. Mr. Westerman is the latest in a series of new appointments at the company which, was

SGMA Releases Annual State of the Industry Report

January 12, 2004 SGB Update

There is further retail consolidation among retailers, as well as manufacturers. Internet sales strengthen. Licensed sales gain momentum. Federal funds back P.E. Those are just a few of the topics in the 2004 SGMA International State of the Industry r

Kellwood Gets ‘Phat’ in Simmons Deal

January 9, 2004 SGB Update

Kellwood Company and Phat Fashions, LLC announced the two parties have reached an agreement for Kellwood to acquire Phat Fashions, its licensing organization and its prized trademarks, Phat Farm®, Baby Phat®, and Phat®. The announcement was made at a pres

Famous Footwear Dec Comps Dip 0.2%; Brown Reiterates Guidance

January 8, 2004 SGB Update

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported retail sales at Famous Footwear increased 2.2% for the five-week period ended January 3, 2004 to $111.9 million compared to $109.5 million for the same period last year (ended January 4, 2003). Same-store sales declined

Saks December Comps Grow 5.1%

January 8, 2004 SGB Update

Retailer Saks announced that for the five weeks ended January 3, 2004 compared to the five weeks ended January 4, 2003 total sales increased 6.3% and comparable store sales increased 5.1% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales increa

December Comps at May Dept. Stores Grow 1.1%

January 8, 2004 SGB Update

The May Department Stores reported preliminary net sales of $2.52 billion for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2004, a 2.3% increase from $2.46 billion in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales increased 1.1%. December store-for-store sal

Gore Joins Winter Feels Good Program

January 7, 2004 SGB Update

W.L. Gore & Associates joined SnowSports Industries America's (SIA) national consumer initiative, Winter Feels Good, as the official outerwear sponsor. Launched last September, Winter Feels Good is a national consumer awareness campaign designed to s

Leisure Trends Adds New Biz Dev Head

January 7, 2004 SGB Update

The Leisure Trends Group announced that David W. Scott has joined the firm as Director of Business Development effective January 1, 2004.

West Marine December Comps Up 2.3%

January 7, 2004 SGB Update

West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the six weeks ended January 3, 2004 were $53.1 million, a 44.2% increase from net sales of $36.8 million for the five week period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for December increased 2.3% compared to

Brosnahan is New VP of US Sales at Pony Apparel

January 6, 2004 SGB Update

Global Brand Marketing, Inc., announced the appointment of Michael Brosnahan to Vice President of U.S. Sales of Pony Apparel. In this newly created position, Brosnahan will oversee all aspects of US sales operations for the apparel division of Pony Intern

Leisure Trends Adds New Biz Dev Head

January 6, 2004 SGB Update

The Leisure Trends Group announced that David W. Scott has joined the firm as Director of Business Development effective January 1, 2004. Most recently David was Vice President of Commercial Operations for Tamarack Resort, L.L.C., a year-round resort in

Wilson and TCA Ink Cross Promotion Deal

January 6, 2004 SGB Update

Wilson Racquet Sports and Tennis Corporation of America have signed a three-year contract representing a commitment by both companies to further endorse the products and services that each company sells. Wilson will be the Official Ball for TCA. TCA wil

Asics Files Suit Against Payless

January 5, 2004 SGB Executive

ASICS America Corporation and ASICS Corporation Japan have filed suit in Federal District Court in the US District Court, Central District of California against Payless ShoeSource Inc. for trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution a

Tommy Armour’s McNally Passes Away

January 5, 2004 SGB Update

The golf industry lost one of its most respected executives over the holiday season as Robert MacNally II, former chairman and president of the Tommy Armour Golf Company, died Dec. 29, at age 71. MacNally was president of Tommy Armour Golf from 1979-95 a