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Wham-O Acquired by Hong Kong Investment Firm

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

Wham-O, Inc., the manufacturer of Frisbee, the Original Slip 'N Slide, Hula Hoop and Hacky Sack, among other innovative fun products, announced that an affiliate of Cornerstone Overseas Investments Limited had completed the acquisition of the busines

Outdoor Research Lands $1.8 Million Defense Contract

January 18, 2006 SGB Update

The U.S. Congress has passed the FY06 Department of Defense Appropriation Act which includes $1.8 million in funding support for the U.S. Marine Corps Contact Glove. Developed and manufactured by Outdoor Research, the PS150 Contact Glove with Polartec(R)

Orage Nominated for ISPO Sports Style Award

January 17, 2006 SGB Update

For the second year in a row, the Canadian Ski Brand ORAGE is nominated for the Global Sports Style Award held during the ISPO Trade Show in Munich, Germany. This European Award honors Sports style as a trend segment and is awarded by an international jur

Mavericks Surf Contest Partners with Clif Bar

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

Mavericks Surf Ventures partnered with Clif Bar & Co. to help make The 2006 Mavericks Surf Contest the first-ever “climate neutral” surfing event. The goal of the partnership is minimizing the environmental impact of the contest and ensuring that the site

Big 5 Warns on Q4 DC Costs…

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported that net sales for its 13-week fourth quarter ended January 1 were $217.1 million, versus net sales of $217.6 million for the 14-week fiscal 2004 fourth quarter. Same-store sales, based on a comparable 13-week basis fo

L.L. Bean Reports Strong Double-Digit Holiday Sales

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

L.L. Bean has reported a 17% increase in sales this holiday season, a considerable increase over last year when the Maine-based retailer reported a 10% increase, and outpacing the national average of 3% to 4%sales growth over the holidays. Internet sales

Recall: Hurley International

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hurley International, announced a voluntary recall of 330 Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to chil

NRF: December Sales Up 5.7% Over Last Year

January 13, 2006 SGB Update

Consumers once again proved unflappable in the face of high energy prices as a late December shopping spree capped off another successful holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas s

Hurley Recalls Hoody

January 12, 2006 SGB Update

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hurley International, announced a voluntary recall of 330 Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to chi

Federated Puts Lord and Taylor on the Block

January 12, 2006 SGB Update

Federated Department Stores, Inc. plans to divest its Lord & Taylor division and the company expects to complete a transaction prior to the end of 2006. Lord & Taylor, based in New York, operates 55 stores in New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts,

Empire Skateboard Establishes U.S. HQ

January 12, 2006 SGB Update

Empire Skateboard Distribution Co. announced the opening of their US Headquarters and their commitment to increasing the availability of Diamond Supply Co, Fillmore Wheels, Force Trucks, UXA Clothing and more brands to be announced. The strategy for Empi

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