Tag: Supplier

Unifi Sees Q2 Sales Down 7.7%

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

Unifi, Inc. saw net sales from continuing operations for the company's fiscal second quarter total $192.3 million, down $16.1 million or 7.7% from net sales of $208.4 million for the prior year quarter. The company posted a net loss for the second qu

Mizuno Picks Up Two RW ‘Best’ Awards

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

Mizuno USA, Inc. announced that their new Wave® Elixir™ running shoe has been awarded the “Best Debut” award, while the Mizuno Wave Creation 7 takes home the “Best Update” award from Runner’s World magazine, in their March 2006 Shoe Buyer’s Guide…

eVent Hires KCPR for Global PR Push

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

Kristin Carpenter Public Relations will be directing eVent Fabrics’ global public-relations efforts in 2006. The alliance comes in support of distribution growth in 2006 and on the verge of several new high-profile footwear, outerwear and accessory vendor

LaSportiva Italy Merges with U.S. Distributor

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

La Sportiva's North American distribution operations have become part of La Sportiva’s unified global distribution consortium. La Sportiva S.p.A., the Italian parent company and manufacturer, and La Sportiva N.A., Incorporated merged in a cooperative

U.S. Alpine Team to be Named at SIA.06

January 18, 2006 SGB Update

SnowSports Industries America announced that the United States Ski and Snowboard Association will officially name the U.S. Olympic Alpine Ski Team at the SIA.06 SnowSports Trade Show, January 23-26, 2006, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

Cascade Designs Makes Two Key Promotions

January 18, 2006 SGB Update

Cascade Designs recently made two key promotions. Schuyler Horton has been promoted to Vice President, Outdoor Sales and Bill Conradt to Director of North American Sales. As the V.P. of Outdoor Sales, Horton will oversee global sales and help the product

Class Action Against Gander Dismissed

January 17, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Gander Mountain Company announced that the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota has dismissed in its entirety and with prejudice the consolidated securities class action complaint filed against the company and certain of its officers

Kellwood Names VP of Human Resource

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

J. David LaRocca, Jr. was appointed vice president of human resources at Kellwood. Prior to Kellwood, LaRocca held the post of senior vice president, human resources, for Limited Brands Inc. For over 20 years, he crafted his human resources expertise at L

Nite Ize Hires Backbone Media

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

Nite Ize, Inc. has retained Backbone Media of Carbondale, Colo. to manage the company’s public relations and product placement efforts. Backbone Media will promote existing and new products under all three Nite Ize brands: Mobile Accessories, L.E.D. Acces

As Deckers Lays Out Broader Vision for Teva and UGG…

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

Deckers CEO Angel Martinez would probably beg to differ with that girl on the panel as well, and did a solid job providing the ICR crowd with his vision for the Teva, UGG, and Simple brands. Martinez, the former Rockport and Reebok exec that was part of

Rocky Sees EJ Take Up More Business…

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

Rocky Shoes & Boots said that outdoor footwear is now only 22% of the total business, down from 55% of the total, thanks to the acquisition of EJ Footwear. The company will also start to roll out more apparel for all of its brands. Rocky brand outdoor a

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