Tag: People

Timberland Launches Urban Advertising Campaign

September 14, 2009 SGB Update

The Timberland Company launched a new urban advertising effort that includes mobile iPhone and Blackberry applications and games; interactive billboards; branded videos and commercials on Hulu; customizable Pandora radio stations; reverse sidewalk graffit

Sporting Goods Consumers Think of Specialists First

September 14, 2009 SGB Update

Full-line sporting goods retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sports Authority are top of mind when consumers think about where to shop for sporting goods, (including footwear and apparel) but the larger and broader mass merchant stores like Wal

Bakers Footwear Trims Second Quarter Loss

September 10, 2009 SGB Update

Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported that its net loss in the second quarter slid to $1.7 million, or 24 cents a share, from $2.3 million, or 32 cents, a year ago. Sales inched up 0.3% to $43.7 million from $43.6 million a year ago. Comps increased 0.7% v

Skechers CFO Departs

September 9, 2009 SGB Update

Skechers USA, Inc. announced that Fred Schneider, its CFO, has informed the company of his resignation from his position in order to pursue other interests. Schneider plans to remain with the company through February 2010 in order to enable an orderly tra

WFSGI Appoints New Committee Members

September 8, 2009 SGB Update

The WFSGI (World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry) has appointed 4 members for two of its committees. Bruno Barth (Switcher), Klaus Hohenegger (Odlo) and Roman Stepek (Kjus) are becoming members of the CSR Committee (Corporate Social Responsibili

Wolverine World Wide Restructures Outdoor Group

September 8, 2009 SGB Update

Just before press time last week, Sports Executive Weekly learned that Wolverine World Wide is restructuring the reporting structure of its Outdoor Group. The main component of this restructuring was the appointment of Bill Dodge as vice president – produ

TJX’s August Comps Climb 5%

September 3, 2009 SGB Update

The TJX Cos., Inc., the parent of TJ Maxx and Marshalls, reported sales during August reached $1.6 billion, up 6% over the $1.5 billion achieved in the same month a year ago. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 5%…

J. C. Penney Comps Fall 7.9% in August

September 3, 2009 SGB Update

J. C. Penney Company comparable store sales in August decreased 7.9%, in-line with the company's guidance for sales to decrease 6% to 9%. In last year's August period, comparable store sales decreased 4.9%. Total Company sales in August decrease

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