SGB Update Outdoor
Dunham Adds to Design Team
Dunham added Christine Hall to the brand’s Design Team. As Designer II, Hall will be responsible for all aspects of product design, from ideation to production confirmation in the men’s casual/lifestyle and work boot categories…
Mizuno’s Wave Elixir Recieves ‘Best Debut’
The global editors of Runner’s World magazineawarded their first ever International “Best Debut” award to the Mizuno Wave Elixir performance running shoe…
Footstar Boosts Q3 Operating Profit Despite Sales Decrease
Footstar, Inc. reported in a filing with the SEC that net sales decreased 5.0% to $153.6 million in the third quarter of 2006 compared with $161.7 million in 2005. Shoemart sales decreased by $3.6 million or 2.4% from $148.9 million in 2005 to $145.3 mill
Shoe Pavilion Q3 Comps Gain Can’t Prevent Net Loss
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. repoprted net sales increased 28.0% to $31.8 million from $24.8 million for the third quarter last year. Comparable store net sales for the third quarter increased 3.7% from the same period in fiscal 2005. Sales from the company's
Puma Q3 Net Down 5.2%; U.S. Futures Growth Slows
Puma AG reported that consolidated sales for the third quarter were up 32.2% in currency-neutral terms and by 30.3% when measured in Euros, to €699.2 million ($892 mm). By segments, Footwear increased 19.8%, or 21.5% currency-neutral, to €420 million ($5
Sugoi Hires New EU PR and MarCom Firm
Sugoi Performance Apparel has hired inMotionmar as their new European PR and Marcom agency. Uwe Weissflog, GM of inMotion mar.com based in Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart, Germany, will be responsible for servicing and communicating with key media throughout C
Vietnam’s WTO Ascension Agreement Approved
Following a decision by the World Trade Organization's General Council on November 7, 2006 Vietnam is set to become the WTO’s 150th member. The General Coucil approved the Southeast Asian country’s membership agreement and Vietnam will become a membe
Sport Chalet Q2 Sales Jump 11.7%; Flips Loss to Profit
Sport Chalet, Inc. saw sales increase 11.7% to $91.3 million for the second quarter from $81.7 million for the same period last year. Six new stores contributed $9.0 million in sales on a same day basis. Same store sales on a same day basis increased 3.0%
The Trade Show Wars Begin with Eurobike Launching a New U.S. Bike Show…
Messe Friedrichshafen, the owners of Eurobike, will be launching a new trade show in the U.S. to compete directly with InterBike. Officials from Eurobike have reportedly met with Portland city officials to discuss hosting the show at The Oregon Convention
TomTom Denied Injunction in Garmin Action…
Garmin Ltd. has received a decision from the District Court in The Hague, Netherlands that denies the preliminary injunction sought by TomTom International B.V. in preliminary relief proceedings alleging infringement by Garmin of a European-registered des
Four Elected to SG Hall of Fame…
After presenting the coveted industry Hall of Fame award for many years, Mickey Newsome, the chairman and CEO of Hibbett Sporting Goods, will himself receive the honor next year. Mr. Newsome will be joined by Sharp Lannom of DeLong Sportswear, Inc.; the
The Walking Company Opens Albany Store
The Walking Company, Inc., will open a new store in Albany, New York, on Friday, Nov. 10. The 1,500 square foot location will be in the Crossgates Mall in the Capital Region surrounding Albany.
Cabela’s Q3 Earnings Hit By Shipping Issues…
Cabela’s saw a strong third quarter driven by store expansion, positive comp-store sales gains, a better in-stock position, and increased store traffic caused by lower gas prices. Every division saw top-line gains during the quarter, and key infrastructur
Sport Chalet to Open 43rd Store
Sport Chalet, Inc. will open its newest shops, a 45,000 square foot store located in the Eastridge Shopping Center in San Jose, Calif. on Friday, Nov. 10th. This is the Company's 43rd store…
Cybex Profits from Sales Growth, Expense Control…
Cybex International, Inc. saw its margins shrink in the third quarter, but tightened controls on the expense line coupled with a double-digit increase in sales to flip the year-ago net loss to a profit this time around.
The company posted net sales of $29
