Tag: People

Puma Launches Project Pink

July 12, 2012 SGB Update

The fight against breast cancer is a cause that means many different things to many different people, which inspired sportlifestyle brand Puma to ask the question, “Who do you wear your pink for?” with the launch of the brand's 2012 Project Pink init

OBIT: Marvin Traub

July 12, 2012 SGB Update

Marvin Traub, a longtime retail executive perhaps best known for his role as president and CEO at Bloomingdale's, died July 11 at his home here. He was 87…

Pentland Group Sees Strong International Sales in 2011

July 11, 2012 SGB Update

The Pentland Group reported 17.3 percent rise in sales in its year ended Dec. 31, to £1.5 billion ($2.3 bn) in 2011, Drapers reports. The gain for the owner of brands such as Speedo, Berghaus and Boxfresh was fueled by a strong performance in internationa

JJB Sports Issues Earnings Warning as Comps Plummet

July 11, 2012 SGB Update

U.K. retailer JJB Sports Plc issued an earnings warning, noting that its comparable store sales for the 22 weeks ended July 1 decreased by 8.0 percent. The results mark a significant deterioration in conditions since the company reported results for the n

VF Outdoor Opens New Alameda Headquarters

July 10, 2012 SGB Update

VF Outdoor opened its new corporate headquarters on a 14-acre campus in Alameda, CA that is now home to The North Face, JanSport and Lucy. The project marks one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken by VF Corp. VF Outdoor is now one of the

Smith and Wesson to Sell Security Business

July 10, 2012 SGB Update

Smith & Wesson said that on July 10, it entered into an asset purchase agreement with FutureNet Group, Inc., Detroit, MI, to dispose of substantially all of the assets and various liabilities of its wholly owned subsidiary, Smith & Wesson Security Solutio

Mizuno Launches New Marketing Campaign

July 9, 2012 SGB Update

Mizuno USA, Inc. announced its public launch of The Mezamashii Run Project, an organic word-of-mouth running community that brings brilliant running to life. This community provides a unique avenue for runners to engage the brand, as well as each other in

Mizuno USA Hires Running Footwear Manager

July 5, 2012 SGB Update

Doug Smiley has joined Mizuno USA, Inc., as the company’s new running footwear business unit manager. He will be managing the running footwear category at Mizuno, which includes planning and executing seasonal footwear lines. Smiley comes to Mizuno

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