Tag: People

Nike. Inc. Promotes Five to VP Positions

January 12, 2006 SGB Update

NIKE, Inc. has promoted five executives to vice president: David Heath, head of U.S. sales; Heidi O'Neill, head of U.S. apparel; Roland Paanakker, chief information officer; Nigel Powell, head of global communications; and Jill Stanton, head of appar

Deckers to Exceed Fourth Quarter Guidance

January 11, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Based on the continued strong demand for its UGG product line and the solid retail sell-through, Deckers now expects to exceed the high-end of both its previously announced net sales guidance range of $72 to $75 million and its diluted earnings per share

ground Partners with Mountain Link Guide Service

January 11, 2006 SGB Update

ground llc formed a partnership with international guide service Mountain LinK LLC. ground recently celebrated it's third birthday and views this new relationship as one of the brands major achievements. Ryan Clark, ground's VP of sales and mark

Rocky Sees Military Boot Deal Terminated; Cuts Guidance

January 9, 2006 SGB Update

Last week, Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. was notified that an order to fulfill a contract for combat boots for the U.S. military has been terminated. Shipment of the boots affected by this termination began in Q4 with an estimated completion date of December

Coleman Taps Ex-Rossignol CEO for EMEA President…

January 9, 2006 SGB Update

Bruno Cercley has been named President of Coleman in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In his new position based in Lyon, France, Mr. Cercley will have overall responsibility for Coleman’s operations in these regions. Mr. Cercley joins Coleman from his

NBAStore.com Has Record December

January 9, 2006 SGB Update

NBAStore.com had a record-setting December generating sales that increased 26.8% over last year. Sales conversion also increased 35% over last year. Fifteen out of the 25 best-selling days in the history of the site occurred in December 2005. Since the st

Backcountry Base Camp Shows Promise…

January 9, 2006 SGB Update

The Third Annual Backcountry Base Camp promises to be the best yet, with new exhibitors, more attendees, a streamlined registration process, and easier transportation than in years past. Many of the same events that were well-received will continue this y

Men’s Leads Strong Zumiez December Sales Gains…

January 9, 2006 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. saw December sales increase 43.5% to $44.5 million, compared to $31.0 million for the same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 20.9% for the month on top of a 16.2% jump in the year ago period. According to a r

NSAA Revises Environmental Charter…

January 9, 2006 SGB Update

For the first time since the National Ski Areas Association inked its original Environmental Charter five years ago, the organization has revised the document to reflect the changing state of the industry and the environment. The Charter, which is part of

REI Nominated for RACie Award

January 9, 2006 SGB Update

REI is among the finalists for a 2006 RACie Award, or Retail Award for Creativity innovation and excellence, which will be presented by the Retail Advertising & Marketing Association (RAMA) during the Retail Advertising Conference (RAC) February 8-10 at t

Volcom Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

January 9, 2006 SGB Update

Volcom, Inc. announced that the underwriters of its previously announced common stock offering of 5,000,000 shares, which closed on December 9, 2005, have exercised in part their over-allotment option granted in connection with the offering and have purch

Kmart Holiday Comps Increase 1.0%; Sears Declines 11.9%

January 5, 2006 SGB Update

Sears Holdings Corporation announced domestic comparable store sales for the nine-week period ended December 31, 2005 for its Kmart and Sears stores. Kmart comparable store sales increased by 1.0% as higher apparel sales were partially offset by a decline

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