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Asics Extends New York City Marathon Partnership

December 1, 2003 SGB Update

ASICS America Corporation and its parent company, ASICS Corporation of Japan, have announced the extension of their multi-year partnership with New York Road Runners, as the official apparel and footwear sponsor of the ING New York City Marathon…

NRF: Holiday Shopping Season Starts Strong

December 1, 2003 SGB Update

The ceremonial kickoff to the holiday season started with a bang, according to the findings of a new National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. The third installment of the NRF 2003 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch fo

SBI Appoints Global Licensing Head for Fila

November 25, 2003 SGB Executive

Sport Brands International (SBI) has named Tracey Nelson as Global Leader, Licensing for Fila. Ms. Nelson is the latest in a series of new appointments at the company which was purchased by SBI in June, 2003. Ms. Nelson will report to Bob Galvin, worldwi

West Marine November Comps Up 4.5%

November 25, 2003 SGB Executive

West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the four weeks ended November 22, 2003 were $34.5 million, a 27.7% increase from net sales of $27.0 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the four weeks ended November 22, 2003

SIA.04 SnowSports Show Aligns with Buying Groups

November 25, 2003 SGB Executive

SnowSports Industries America (SIA), announces key partnerships with leading snow sports buying groups Sports, Inc., Ski Merchandising Corporation (SMC) and Sports Specialists Limited (SSL), marking the third year that SMC and SSL have hosted the Winter S

Retail Executive Survey Sees Positive Outlook Slip

November 25, 2003 SGB Update

Retailers experienced some moderation in traffic and sales in November according to the latest findings of the NRF-BTM Executive Opinion Survey, a monthly index by the National Retail Federation and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd. The Retail Sector Per

Spalding to Provide Arena Football League Balls

November 24, 2003 SGB Update

Spalding, a division of Russell Corporation, and the Arena Football League (AFL) announced an agreement that will make Spalding the exclusive provider of the AFL's official game ball, beginning with the 2004 season which kicks off in February. Finan

KSA Sees 3.5% Holiday retail Growth

November 24, 2003 SGB Executive

Kurt Salmon Associates' economic analysis indicates retailers and suppliers will be unwrapping the merriest
holiday season since 1999, with Holiday shopping projected to increase 3.5% over last year. KSA says retailers have been very careful with in

SnowSports Industry Conference Launched

November 24, 2003 SGB Executive SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America (SIA), TransWorld Snowboarding and Mountain Sports Media are joining forces to produce The Snow Industry Summit, a high level business conference that will address global issues affecting all aspects of the snow sports indust

Crossover King Sues Nike, AND1, and Reebok

November 20, 2003 SGB Update

The owners of SB Designs, a small Chicago-based apparel company, have sued basketball apparel power-players Nike, Reebok, AND1 and several other companies for infringing its trademarks.

Columbia Signs Home Furnishings Licensee

November 20, 2003 SGB Update

Columbia Sportswear Company announced that is has signed a license agreement with PEM America for the design, manufacture and marketing of a new Home Furnishing collection — bed pillows, comforters, throws, mattress pads, blankets and bath accessories. T

Wilson Team Sports Acquires ATEC from Sport Supply Group

November 19, 2003 SGB Executive

Wilson Sporting Goods Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Amer Sports, has acquired Athletic Training Equipment Company, Inc. (ATEC), the world's leading manufacturer of pitching machines and training equipment, from Sport Supply Group Inc. Conside

Vail Resorts Shuffles Their Deck

November 19, 2003 SGB Executive

Vail Resorts announced two senior officer appointments: Jeffrey W. Jones, currently SVP and CFO of Vail Resorts Development Company, will become senior vice president and chief financial officer of Vail Resorts, Inc. In this capacity, Jeff Jones will be r

Foot Locker Easily Beats Street Earnings Estimates; Sales Sluggish

November 19, 2003 SGB Executive

Foot Locker, Inc. reported financial results for its third quarter ended November 1, 2003. Income from continuing operations increased 44% to $62 million, or $0.41 per share, from $43 million, or $0.29 per share last Year. Sales increased 6.6% to $1,194

Skecher Signs Swimwear Licensee

November 18, 2003 SGB Update

Skechers USA, Inc. announced that Christina America, Inc. has been named the licensee for Skechers-branded women's and junior swimwear in the United States and select international markets including Canada and the United Kingdom…