Tag: Trade

REI Plans Kennesaw, GA Store

January 24, 2008 SGB Executive SGB Update

Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a new 25,500 square foot store in Kennesaw, GA this spring. Kennesaw will be the fourth REI location in Georgia, helping to serve 17,000 active co-op members within 15 miles of the new store and more than 90,000

Trails Day Draws 10,250 to Snowy Pursuits

January 22, 2008 SGB Update

The 13th annual Winter Trails Day held Jan. 12, 2008 attracted more than 10,250 people at nearly 80 locations in the U.S, organizers estimated. Good snow cover in many parts of the country, a grass roots outreach campaign and an extensive local and natio

Augusta Sportswear Flipped to New PE Firm…

January 21, 2008 SGB Update

Augusta Sportswear Holdings Inc. has been flipped to a new private equity firm backing members of Augusta's management team. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but reports on TheDeal.com had the acquisition valued in the $405 million to $450 milli

Dick’s Sporting Goods Names Colombo as Vice Chairman

January 15, 2008 SGB Update

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. will see William J. Colombo assume the role of vice chairman effective February 2, 2008, the end of Dick's fiscal year. He will step down from his current role as president and COO. Mr. Colombo's responsibilities

Simple Launches Eco-Exclusive at Walking Co.

January 15, 2008 SGB Update

The Walking Co. announced the exclusive launch of PlanetWalkers by Simple. PlanetWalkers will be featured at Walking Co.'s 190 stores this summer as part of a month-long 'Sustainable Comfort' promotion highlighting efforts across the comfor

NGF: Nov. Golf Rounds Decline…

January 14, 2008 SGB Update

The National Golf Foundation reports that the month of November proved to be tough for the nation’s golf courses as rounds played decreased 3.8% compared to the same month in 2006. The decrease in November brought year-to-date rounds played down to level

Forzani Names President, Corporate and Franchise

January 11, 2008 SGB Update

The Forzani Group Ltd. has named Tom Quinn as president for both the corporate and franchise businesses. Quinn joined the Forzani Group in 1994 and most recently held the title of president, franchise. In his newly expanded role, Quinn will be responsible

Ross Ups Guidance on 3% Rise in Comp Sales

January 10, 2008 SGB Update

Ross Stores, Inc. upped its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter after reporting a 3% rise in comparable store sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 5. Nets sales rose 12% for the period. Ross said its strongest regions in December were the Northwest an

Woolrich Closing Bottled Water Operation

January 4, 2008 SGB Executive SGB Update

Just two years after launching the effort, Woolrich plans to cease production of its bottled spring water business to better focus on its core businesses. Woolrich President Jim Griggs told The Express in Lock Haven, PA, “We don’t feel it is in our best i

Faltinek to Retire from NSGA Post

January 3, 2008 SGB Update

NSGA President and CEO James L. Faltinek will voluntarily retire from the Association May 2, 2008. The Association plans to consider both internal and external candidates to fill the position. Faltinek, who will assist with the transition, has been with N

ForeFront Receives Equity Infusion

January 2, 2008 SGB Update

ForeFront Holdings has entered into agreements to receive an equity infusion in an amount equal to $12 million from Stanford International Bank, an affiliate of Stanford Venture Capital Holdings that currently holds approximately 80 percent of Forefront&#

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