Tag: Trade

Pacific Sunwear January Comps Climb 4.9%

February 2, 2006 SGB Executive SGB Update

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that total sales for the month of fiscal January, ending January 28, 2006 were $75.3 million, an increase of 15.1% over total sales of $65.4 million during the same period last year. Total Company same store sa

Stein Mart Ups Guidance on Lower January Comps

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

Stein Mart, Inc. announced total sales for the month of January slipped 0.5% to $80.2 million and comparable store sales for the fiscal period declined 0.4%. As a result of better-than-projected sales during January, management now expects net income from

adidas Closes Reebok Deal; Fireman Officially Steps Down

January 31, 2006 SGB Update

adidas-Salomon AG has closed its acquisition of Reebok International Ltd. providing the new adidas Group with a footprint of around €9.5 billion ($11.8 billion) in the global athletic footwear, apparel and hardware markets. Herbert Hainer is Chairman and

LaCrosse Opens First Sourcing Office in China

January 26, 2006 SGB Update

LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. opened its first sourcing office. Located in Zhong Shan, China, the office is in the heart of the Pearl River Delta manufacturing district. The new location offers a number of key benefits including: reducing LaCrosse's produc

EORA Confirms 2006 Show Dates

January 23, 2006 SGB Update

EORA has confirmed its 2006 show dates with the addition of Preview Shows in mid July for all three regions. The Preview Shows will be structured as smaller events for those members with earlier product previews, ordering (buying program) deadlines and d

ORC Industries Acquires Redfeather Snowshoes

January 20, 2006 SGB Update

ORC Industries announced the purchase of Redfeather Snowshoes as its first acquisition in the outdoor recreation market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1966 with a corporate charter “to advance the independence, productivity, a

Mizuno Wins Best Debut and Best Update in Runner’s World

January 19, 2006 SGB Update

Mizuno's 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. The “Best Debut” honor goes to the sh

adidas Partners with Baden Sports for Inflatables

January 18, 2006 SGB Update

adidas America has entered an exclusive manufacturing partnership with Baden Sports Inc. for Baden to develop, source, and produce all inflatables for adidas in the United States with the exception of soccer balls. All products will be designed by adidas

Colorado Custom Hardware Recalls Aliens

January 17, 2006 SGB Update

Colorado Custom Hardware has recently completed an investigation, and extensive testing of our product to identify and isolate safety issues concerning the brazing on CCH Alien cams.The safety of our customers is our number one priority and therefore we a

Dynastar and Lange Management Comment on Utah Move

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

As part of the Quicksilver Group’s recent foray into the ski hardgoods business with the purchase of the Rossignol Group, the Dynastar and Lange brands will move their U.S. operations to the mountains of Utah and focus their sales and marketing efforts on

Scarpa Hires Base Camp Communications

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

SCARPA North America has retained Base Camp Communications to oversee its public relations and brand communications, effective immediately. Base Camp Communications will work with SCARPA to develop a brand-communications campaign that builds awareness of

Malden Lands $15 Million Military Contract

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

The U.S. Congress and President Bush has approved over $15 million for Polartec garments for the U.S. Military in the 2006 Defense Spending Bill. Included in this funding is $1.1 million to complete a third year of research and development of electronic t

Holyfield Signs with Grant Boxing

January 16, 2006 SGB Update

Evander Holyfield, world boxing heavyweight champion, has signed on to endorse a brand new line of Grant Boxing equipment that will be available at retail. Grant Boxing, Inc., manufacturer, marketer and licensor of the hand crafted boxing equipment and a

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