SGB Update Outdoor
June Comps Climb 5.7% at Nordstrom
Nordstrom preliminary sales were $707.4 million for the five-week period ending July 3, 2004, an increase of 8.5%compared to sales of $652.0 million for the five-week period ending July 5, 2003. Same-store sales increased 5.7%…
Prince Sports Realigns for Regional Focus
Prince Sports has realigned its organization, internal functions and activities in order to increase its ability to better serve customers, according to George Napier, chairman and CEO of Prince Sports, Inc. Prince is now divided into two business units,
J.C. Penney June Comps Climb 4.8%
J. C. Penney Company comparable department store sales increased 4.8% for the five weeks ended July 3, 2004. Sales reflect a good customer response to planned Father's Day marketing events. Catalog/Internet sales decreased 3.4%, with Internet increas
LPGA Signs Headwear Deal with Drive Headwear
The Ladies Professional Golf Association has inked a deal making DRIVE Headwear the exclusive and official headwear provider of the LPGA. Under this new partnership, DRIVE Headwear will develop a line of hats complementing The LPGA Collection, an LPGA-br
Ashworth Acquires Gekko Brands in $24 Million Deal
Ashworth, Inc. has acquired Gekko Brands, LLC, a leading designer, producer and distributor of headwear and apparel under The Game® and Kudzu® brands. The purchase price for the acquisition was $24 million consisting of $23 million in cash at the time of
Ashworth Settles Shareholder Lawsuit; Will See Charge
Ashworth, Inc. has reached a tentative settlement to conclude a securities class action lawsuit brought in 1999 against the company and certain current and former directors and officers. Under the settlement, all claims will be dismissed and the litigati
Backcountry.com Launches Outlet Site
Backcountry.com has launched a new site focused on overstock goods. The company said that BackcountryOutlet.com will “provide customers the best prices on overstock of premium outdoor gear, while giving gear manufacturers a professional, well-respected c
Mizuno Gets High Marks in Run Specialty Survey; Gains Share
Emerging as a leader in retailer confidence, Mizuno USA, Inc., received high marks from running specialty retailers nationwide in a recent survey measuring brand strength, growth potential, and other key indicators in the running specialty market. Accor
Footstar Settles with Robinson Over Termination
Footstar, Inc. announced Wednesday that the Bankruptcy Court overseeing its Chapter 11 case approved a settlement with former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. M. “Mickey” Robinson of disputes relating to the Company's termination of Mr. Robins
Spyder’s Jacobs Named Entrepreneur of Year
David Jacobs, founder and president of Spyder Active Sports, Inc., was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Rocky Mountain Region at a June 24 ceremony in Denver, Colorado. Jacobs was a finalist in the same competition in 1990, 1991, 1994,
Obermeyer Recognized for Alternative Transportation Initiatives
Sport Obermeyer recently received a $2,000 grant from the City of Aspen. The award is part of a $5,000 total given by the city’s Transportation Department to Aspen-based companies in connection with its annual Summer Commuting Competition. The grant recog
Otey to Rep Bell Canoe in New England
Bell Canoe Works announced Don Otey has agreed to fill an independent representative vacancy in the New England territory. He assumes the post vacated this Spring by former Bell rep Tom Remsing. Otey’s appointment is effective immediately. Otey, who is a
Honey Stinger Adds to Sales, Promo Teams
EN-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, has hired several new sales representatives and added a new athlete to its team. Dave Cockburn joins longtime Stinger rep, Steve Ray, to cover CA, AZ, and NV. Kirk Haskell has teamed up w
Alexander Snags Hartford Sales Group MVP Award
Kevin Alexander was awarded the hartford sales group’s MVP award for the Spring 04 selling season at their recent agency meeting in Laguna Beach, CA. Larry Hartford, the agency’s principal, recognized Kevin for his outstanding sales achievements, balanc
Forzani Settles in Government Advertising Probe
The Forzani Group Ltd. has entered into a Consent Agreement with the Commissioner of Competition resolving the COC's concerns with respect to certain advertising at FGL's Sport Mart and Sport Chek stores. FGL, however, disagrees with the Compet
