SGB Update Outdoor
GBMI Appoints New VP of Info Technology
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has appointed Ram Reddy as Vice President of Information Technology. In this newly created position, Reddy will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing GBMI’s information technology strategy. Previously, Red
Interbike Rides into Vegas on a Chopper; Attendance Exceeds 21,000…
If one product category had to be picked out of the entire array of goods at Interbike as the main theme of the show it would have to be the chopper. The 2004 show saw more new companies producing choppers and product line extensions into the category tha
Outdoor Industry Rendezvous Lives Up to High Expectations…
The OIA outdid themselves once again at the annual Outdoor Industry Rendezvous held the first weekend in October. The speakers all had very strong presentations, high quality material, and at times, provocative. OIA organized and executed the event to pe
Crissafuli to Head New Apparel Unit for K2 Inc.; Martin takes Marmot Reins
K2 Inc. announced the appointment of Mark Martin as Division President of Marmot.. Mr. Martin succeeds Steve Crisafulli, who will assume a new role for K2 Inc. to lead the development of the technical apparel platform. Mr. Martin, who has been with Marmo
Merrell Gets a Stronger Revenue Lift from Europe…
Wolverine World Wide saw sales increases at three out of four of its brand divisions in the fiscal third quarter ended September 11 combine with improved profits in all divisions to contribute to the eleventh consecutive quarter of both record revenue and
Pacific Sunwear Brings in AandF Vet to Run Business
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. announced that Seth Johnson will join its board of directors and be named COO on Nov. 1, 2004, and transition to CEO on April 1, 2005. Current CEO Greg Weaver will transition to the executive chairman role on April 1, 20
Salomon Looks to Apparel and Footwear to Improve Margins, Build Sales…
The honors of presenting the Salomon division overview at adidas-Salomon’s Investor Day last week went to Christian Finell, who heads up Salomon for the Europe region. In reviewing the market, Finell said that Salomon had seen sales increase 400% since 1
Sport-Haley Appoints Chairman of the Board
The Sport-Haley, Inc. Board of Directors has appointed Ronald J. Norick, a current director, as Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board position was newly-created by the Company through an amendment of its Bylaws. Chairman of the Board is a non-e
Salomon to Supply China Ski Association
Salomon has signed a three-year contract that makes it the official supplier to the China Ski Association. The purpose of the contract is to equip Chinese competitors in downhill skiing, Nordic skiing and snowboarding and to enable them to take advantage
D’Aloia Resigns CEO Post at Huffy Corp.; Muscovich Assumes Top Job
Huffy Corporation announced in an SEC filing that Paul D'Aloia had resigned as Chief Executive Officer and President of the company, effective October 7, 2004. John A. Muskovich has been appointed president and CEO by the Company's Board of Dir
Goody’s September Same-Store Sales Drop 9.1%
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales of $94.3 million for the fiscal month of September 2004, a decrease of 4.7% from total sales of $98.9 million for the fiscal month of September 2003. Comparable store sales for September 2004 decreas
Stage Stores September Comps Increase 2.5%
Stage Stores Inc. reported that total sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 2, 2004, increased 41.3% to $97.8 million from $69.2 million in the prior year period. Comparable store sales increased 2.5% versus a decrease of 3.5% last year. Total sales
Shoe Pavilion Q3 Comp Store Sales Drop 6.3%
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported total net sales decreased 4.2% to $20.7 million for the third quarter ended October 2, 2004, from net sales of $21.6 million for the same period in 2003. Comparable store net sales decreased 6.3% for the third quarter ended O
The Buckle Sees September Comps Inch Up 0.3%
The Buckle, Inc. reported sales for the five-week period ended October 2, 2004 increased 4.6% to $43.4 million from sales of $41.5 million in the corresponding five-week period ended October 4, 2003. Comparable store sales, for stores open at least one y
Nordstrom September Same-Store Sales Up 6.2%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $598.4 million for the five-week period ending October 2, 2004, an increase of 7.1% compared to sales of $558.9 million for the five-week period ending October 4, 2003. Same-store sales increased 6.2%…
