SGB Update Outdoor
MSR Recalls SuperFuel…
Cascade Designs recently conducted an investigation into possible defects in MSR SuperFuel cans and concluded that the batch of SuperFuel from Lot #502-167 contains an undetermined number of defective cans that may leak fuel from either a defective seam o
Dorel Earnings Increase 40%; Pacific Cycle Sales Jump 30%
Driven by solid organic growth and new product introductions, Dorel reported a strong quarter of revenues and earnings. Revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005 rose 19% to $465.6 million, compared to $391.1 million posted a year ago. Earnings
Product Manager, Footwear, Latin America — Converse
The Converse brand boasts a 95-year heritage as America’s Original Sports Brand. Backed by the leader in the industry and led by experienced management with a proven track record, Converse Inc. fosters a team atmosphere of talented professionals f
Marketing Promotions Associate, Team Sports — New Balance
NEW BALANCE has grown from a small, New England-based manufacturer of athletic shoes to a major force in the global athletic footwear and apparel marketplace. Our phenomenal growth is the direct result of impressive
contributions by our talented te
Health Magazine and SGMA Seek Fitness’ Best
For the second year, Health magazine and SGMA International will honor the newest and brightest fitness products with Health magazine's Best of Fitness Awards.
Health magazine and SGMA have developed a panel of top exercise physiology, fitness, and
Saucony’s Grid Tangent Awarded ‘Editor’s Choice’
Saucony, Inc. announced that the Grid Tangent has been awarded “Editor’s Choice” by Runner’s World in the magazine’s Summer 2005 Shoe Buyer’s Guide (June 2005 issue). The Grid Tangent, part of Saucony’s new Fall 2005 offerings, builds upon an already awar
Brunswick Enters Five-Year Credit Facility
Brunswick Corporation announced that it has entered into a new five-year $650 million revolving credit facility agreement, which replaces a $350 million facility that was due to expire in November…
There’s Only One Swiss Army Brand Now
Victorinox has acquired its smaller competitor, Wenger SA. Although integrated in the Victorinox Group, Wenger will operate as an independent entity at its existing facility in Delémont in the Canton of Jura. Victorinox had sales of 169 million Swiss fra
Marketing Manager — Golf Products
Our client is the industry market leader in their category of golf products. We seek an experienced Manager with 2-4 years of proven success in marketing, product development, advertising and promotion. Ideal candidate will possess a balanced blend of cla
U.S. Sales Agency/Sales Team — DETNY Footwear
Great opportunity to work with the industry's fastest
growing Men's & Women's sport/dress brand. Seeking an
experienced agency/sales team to handle ALL USA
territories. Must have extensive department store
contacts. 10% Sales commission to
Shoe Carnival April Comps Fall 9.9%; Q1 Comps Rise 5.5%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2005 decreased 6.7% to $45.3 million from sales of $48.6 million for the year-ago period. Comparable store sales decreased 9.9% in April 2005. For the combined months of March an
Nordstrom April Comps Rise 6.9%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $531.7 million for the four-week period ending April 30, 2005, an increase of 8.1% compared to sales of $491.7 million for the four-week period ending May 1, 2004. Same-store sales increased 6.9%. Preliminary
Wal-Mart April Comps Inch Up 0.8%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported net sales for the four-week period ending April 29, 2005 increased 7.4% to $22.3 billion from $20.8 billion in the year-ago period. Comps for the month inched up 0.9%, with Wal-Mart stores up just 0.1% and SAM”S CLUB increa
JC Penney April Comps Rise 3.6%
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. comparable department store sales increased 3.6% for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005, on top of a 5.3% increase last year. Original expectations were for comparable store sales to be flat to up slightly. Total department stor
Bon-Ton April Comps Climb 4.9%
The Bon-Ton Stores announced total sales for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005 increased 4.5% to $87.2 million compared to $83.5 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales increased 4.9%. For the first quarter of fiscal 2005, total sa
