SGB Update Footwear

Aldila Q4 Sales Rise on Growing Brand Name…

Aldila, Inc. reported net sales increased 45.2% to $18.0 million for the fourth quarter compared to $12.4 million in the same quarter of 2004. The company reported net income of $2.7 million, or 48 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2005 a

Vaude Acquires Edelrid…

Vaude has acquired Edelmann + Ridder GmbH & Co. KG, parent company to the Edelrid brand of climbing ropes and accessories. The two companies should be able to realize synergies relatively quickly due to their close proximity and Vaude’s existing experienc

Lotto Names Licensee for Indonesia

Lotto Sport Italia has appointed PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP) as its exclusive licensee for Indonesia until the end of 2010. Lotto Sport Italia aims to launch the brand in Indonesia and to establish itself as a “leading sports brand,” particularly surrou

TimBuk2 Hires Gargantua Designs for Marketing

Timbuk2 has awarded its branding and marketing account to Gargantua Design, the design and branding unit of Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners. Gargantua will create a total branding identify for the company’s growing product line including the creation of m

Paddlesport 2006 Returns in March

Paddlesport 2006, a kayak, canoe and outdoor consumer expo presented by The Jersey Paddler will be held March 24, 25 & 26, 2006 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Over 100 exhibitors will gather together under the same roof to present new

REI Hires New VP, General Counsel

Recreational Equipment, Inc. hired Catherine Walker to the
position of vice president, general counsel and corporate
secretary. As vice president, general counsel, Walker will oversee the company's legal issues, provide legal guidance and counsel t

Keen Names Bartels VP of Sales

Keen Footwear has named Tim Bartels as Vice President of Sales. His appointment is effective immediately. Bartels is a Senior Management Executive with 24 years of industry experience in both the Footwear and Action Sports Industries. He most recently com

Stage Stores Comps Down Slight for February

Stage Stores, Inc. reported that total sales for February increased 0.9% to $93.1 million from $92.3 million in the prior year four-week period ended February 26, 2005. Comparable store sales decreased 0.9% versus an increase of 3.7% last year…

Gottschalks February Comp Store Sales Rise 2.7%

Gottschalks Inc. announced that same store sales for the month of February 2005 increased 2.7% compared to the prior year. Total sales for the month increased 3.5% to $44.3 Million from $42.8 Million in February 2005…

Penney’s February Comps Increase 2.3%

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported that comparable department store sales increased 2.3% for the month of February, while total department store sales increased 3.6%. Comparable store sales exceeded previous guidance for sales to be flat to up slightly,

TJX Total Company Comps Increase 1% Over Last February

The TJX Companies, Inc. posted sales for the month of February of $1.1 billion, up 6% over the $1.0 billion reported during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2006, increased 1% over

Finish Line Expects to Meet Q4 Guidance Despite Flat Comps

The Finish Line, Inc. reported consolidated net sales of $399.0 million for the 13- week period ended February 25, 2006, an increase of 10% over consolidated net sales of $361.4 million for Q4 last year. Comparable store net sales for Q4 were flat versus

Kohl’s Sees February Comp Sales Increase 3.4%

Kohl's Corporation posted a 14.9% sales increased for the month of February to $818.6 million from $712.7 million for the same period last year. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.4%…

Paddlesport 2006 Will Be in Somerset, NJ

Paddlesport 2006 will be held March 24, 25 & 26, 2006 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Over 100 exhibitors will gather together under the same roof to present new products and share their passion for paddlesports. Exhibitors will includ