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Federated Same-Stores Sales Up 1.0% for February

March 2, 2006 SGB Update

Federated Department Stores, Inc. posted total sales of $1.801 billion for February, a 64.1% increase over total sales of $1.097 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's February sales were up 1.0%…

TJX Total Company Comps Increase 1% Over Last February

March 2, 2006 SGB Update

The TJX Companies, Inc. posted sales for the month of February of $1.1 billion, up 6% over the $1.0 billion reported during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2006, increased 1% over

Stride Rite Corp. to Add Additional Independent Director

March 1, 2006 SGB Update

The Stride Rite Corporation will add another independent director to its eight-member Board and work with Barington Capital Group, L.P. to identify a mutually acceptable independent director by April 30, 2006. Barington represents a group of investors tha

Thule Hires Wallace as Western Envoy

February 28, 2006 SGB Update

Thule hired Eric Wallace as the new Western Envoy. Wallace comes to Thule with extensive experience in the cycling industry as the team manager of some of the most successful mountain biking teams. As the Western Envoy, Wallace will be providing technic

VF Corp. Names Wiseman as President and COO

February 28, 2006 SGB Update

VF Corporation appointed Eric C. Wiseman as President and Chief Operating Officer having him assume responsibility for the company's day-to-day operations. Wiseman, 50, who previously served as Executive Vice President, Global Brands, will continue t

All Regions Post Strong Result for Billabong H1…

February 27, 2006 SGB Update

Billabong Int’l saw sales revenues increase 16.0% to A$484.3 million ($364.3 mm) from A$417.5 million ($306.4 mm) in the prior corresponding period, while earnings per share lifted 14.2% to A38.6 cents (29 cents) per share.
In the Americas, sales were

Technology Takes Center Stage at OR…

February 27, 2006 SGB Update

While fashion trends in apparel always receive a lot of attention at both Outdoor Retailer shows, and fashion certainly garnered the most attention at the most recent SIA show, this year’s OR Winter Market showed that the outdoor industry is still focused

Garmin Sees 45% Q4 Sales Gain

February 27, 2006 SGB Update

Garmin continues to ride the wave of popularity surrounding Personal Navigation Devices. The company’s fourth quarter sales jumped 45% to $319.3 million from $220.9 million in 2004. The consumer segment, which includes all hand-held GPS devices and PND’s

Brunswick Shuffles Management Deck

February 27, 2006 SGB Update

Brunswick Corporation named Peter B. Hamilton as president – Brunswick Boat Group, reporting to Dustan E. McCoy, Brunswick chairman and chief executive officer. John E. Stransky, currently president – Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, has been named presiden

Ballard Promoted to Icebreaker USA President

February 24, 2006 SGB Update

Troy Ballard, US Market Manager for Icebreaker, has been promoted to President of Icebreaker USA. The promotion was designated by Icebreaker CEO Jeremy Moon one year after bringing Ballard on board to head up the US market. With just two years in indepen

Shoe Pavilion Posts 5.5% Q4 Comps Gain

February 24, 2006 SGB Update

Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported comparable store net sales increased 5.5% for the fourth quarter with net sales increasing 18.9% to$29.5 million from $24.8 million during the same quarter last year. Net income was $1.3 million, or 17 cents per diluted share,

Weiss to Head Marketing of K2 Europe

February 23, 2006 SGB Update

K2 Sports Europe appointed long-time K2 employee Andreas Weiss as the new Marketing Manager for Brand Marketing K2 Sports Europe. In cooperation with the respective Marketing Coordinators of K2 Skis, K2 Snowboards, K2 Inline Skates, Madshus, Ride Snowboar

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