SGB Update Outdoor
Lands’ End Founder, Gary C. Comer Passes Away at 78
Gary C. Comer, Lands' End founder, noted philanthropist and environmental advocate, died on October 4, 2006 at The University of Chicago Hospital. His love of sailboat racing and his entrepreneurial spirit came together when Comer and five partners i
Stage Stores September Comps Climb 11%
Stage Stores, Inc. total sales for the month ended September 30, 2006 increased 22.8% to $121.0 million from $98.5 million in the prior year five-week period ended October 1, 2005. Comparable store sales increased 11.0% versus a decrease of 2.6% last year
Everlast Expands Mexico Licensing Agreement
Everlast Worldwide Inc. expanded its license with Slace, S.A. de C.V. of Anahuac, Mexico to include Everlast-branded sport bags, duffels and back packs in Mexico…
Bon-Ton Sees Comps Inch Up 0.2%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. saw sales in September increase 211% to $329.4 million from to $105.8 million for the same period last year. The large sales gain can be attributed to a $225.4 million gain from the company's acquisition of the Carson’s store
adidas Signs Long-Term Supplier Deal with Mexican Football
adidas and the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) have entered a long-term partnership that will last until 2014. The agreement will become effective on January 10, 2007 and will see adidas supply all national teams of the FMF…
J. C. Penney September Comps Increase 8.7%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. total department store sales increased 10.2% for the five weeks ended Sept. 30, 2006, and comparable store sales increased 8.7%, well ahead of initial guidance for the month…
Dillard’s Sees Flat September Comps
Dillard’s, Inc. sales for the fiscal month ended September 30, 2006 were $687.7 million compared to sales for the five weeks ended October 1, 2005 of $670.2 million. Total sales increased 3% for the five-week period. Sales in comparable stores were unchan
Hornung to Leave Pacific Cycle at Year-End
Chris Hornung, founder and CEO of Pacific Cycle, which is now owned by Dorel Industries, Inc. will be leaving the company at the end of this year. His departure is in accordance with an agreement concluded when Dorel acquired Pacific Cycle in early 2004.
REI Adventures Goes Green
Recreational Equipment, Inc. and its adventure travel company, REI Adventures, have entered into a partnership with Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) to compensate for the greenhouse gas impact of all REI Adventures trips and REI Outdoor School ou
Auclair Sports Tapped to Supply Gloves to USSA
Paris Glove of Canada has singed an agreement with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) that will see the company's subsidiary, Auclair Sports, Inc. become the exclusive supplier of gloves and mitts to the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Ski Teams
Cutter and Buck Adds Dillard and Kennedy to Sales Force
Cutter & Buck hired two new regional golf sales representatives, Mark Dillard and Bryan Kennedy. Dillard will be responsible for servicing all golf accounts in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle and Kennedy will be charged with South Texas and Louisiana.
ITF Resolves Manufacturer Logo Dispute
The International Tennis Federation and the Grand Slam Committee have reached an agreement with adidas, Nike, and Puma resolving disputes and creating a common standard on the use of manufacturer’s identification on tennis apparel for ITF tournaments and
Nike Names VP/GMs for Basketball and Fitness
Nike appointed Larry Miller as VP and general manager of Basketball and Peter Ruppe as VP and general manager of Men's Training and Fitness. Miller and Ruppe will be responsible for developing and executing integrated global growth strategies for the
Bravo Sports Launches Commercial Division
Bravo Sports has launched a Commercial Division to service corporate, institutional, governmental and other non-retail customers. Customization of instant canopies and other outdoor products for promotional purposes will be the main focus of this newly e
West Marine Q3 Sales Up 3.7%
West Marine, Inc. saw sales of $195.6 million for the third quarter, which represents an increase of 3.7% from net sales of $188.6 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales increased 2.4% in the quarter. Net sales attributable to the c
