Tag: People

Report: Fortune Brands Hires Morgan Stanley

January 6, 2011 SGB Update

Fortune Brands has hired Morgan Stanley to auction its golf division, a sale that may fetch as much as $1.5 billion, Bloomberg reported. The news agency cited four people with knowledge of the matter. The company's golf segment includes the Titleist

Dick’s SG to Open Store in Layton, Utah

January 6, 2011 SGB Update

CBL & Associates Properties announced that Dick's Sporting Goods will join Layton Hills Mall in Layton, Utah. The new 46,500-square-foot sporting goods store will locate in the former Mervyns…

Costco’s Ex-Fuel December Comps in U.S. up 3%

January 6, 2011 SGB Update

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $9.19 billion for the month of December, the five weeks ended Jan. 2, 2011, up 11% from $8.26 billion during the similar period last year. Excluding sales from the company's Mexico joint venture, sal

Report: Nike Signs Surfer to $1M Deal

January 6, 2011 SGB Update

Nike Inc. signed 2011 ASP World Tour qualifier Julian Wilson to an exclusive deal with Nike 6.0. The five-year deal, according to ESPN.com, is worth around $1 million, believed to be one of the largest contracts in the surf industry…

Wilson Golf Signs Kevin Streelman

January 5, 2011 SGB Update

Wilson Golf reached an agreement with Chicago native, Kevin Streelman, as its newest Wilson Staff Advisory Member. The multi-year deal was finalized shortly after Wilson Golf announced that PGA TOUR rising star Ricky Barnes had re-signed with the company.

LaserMax Names Haase VP of Sales and Marketing

January 5, 2011 SGB Update

LaserMax, Inc. has brought Eric Haase onboard as the new Vice President of Sales & Marketing. His primary responsibilities will consist of overseeing all aspects of sales management, opening and securing new sales channels, while reinforcing the marketing

Zumiez Comps Jump 14.1% in December

January 5, 2011 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. said net sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 1, 2011 increased 14.1% to $88.5 million, compared to $77.6 million for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010…

Mountain Khaki Available for $25 at OR Fundraiser

January 5, 2011 SGB Update

Mountain Khakis will again sell up to two pairs of its pants for $25 each as part of its 3rd Annual pre-OR C.Y.A. in MK! Conservation Alliance fund-raiser. To take advantage of the deal, you must pick up the pants at MK's booth at Outdoor Retailer…

Gramicci Sponsors College Bouldering Team

January 4, 2011 SGB Update

Gramicci said it was sponsoring a climbing team at Weber State in Utah as part of a new initiative that will include climbing sponsorships, events and new marketing incentives designed to reinforce the brand's historic ties with the climbing communit

NEMO Equipment Hires Graphic Artist

January 4, 2011 SGB Update

NEMO Equipment, Inc. has added its fourth employee in 12 months with the addition of graphic designer Bridget Alexander, who will be collaborating with NEMO’s art director on collateral design, product packaging, ad campaigns, and product styling…

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