SGB Update

K-Swiss’ Q4 Revenues Slide 21.4%; Sees Flat Sales for 2010

K-Swiss reported a loss in the fourth quarter of $12.5 million, or 36 cents a share, from $13.7 million, or 39 cents, a year ago. The latest period included a pre-tax impairment charge of $4.83 million, or 13 cents, related to the goodwill and intangible

Rocky Swings to Profit in Q4 on 6.5% Sales Decline

Rocky Brands, Inc. said net sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 were $61.7 million versus net sales of $66.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The company reported net income of $0.9 million, or 16 cents per diluted share in 2009 versus a net

New England Reps Recognize Marty Roth

Just weeks after being recognized as a top performing rep by Chaos Headwear, Marty Roth pulled down the Paul Kelly Award at the New England Winter Sports Representatives, Inc. (NEWSR) conference in Providence, RI on Feb. 9, 2010. Roth reps Chaos in the Ne

Whistler Blackcomb Auction Delayed One Week

Lenders have postponed until next week a foreclosure auction of the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort hosting Winter Olympics events, wire services reported…

Billabong Sales in Americas Hurt by Currency Fluctuations

Billabong International Limited said sales in the Americas were down 6.2% in the six months ended Dec. 31 in constant currency terms, to Australian $317.5 million (U.S. $282.9 million). Reported sales were 17.6% lower, reflecting the negative currency imp

Michael Phelps to Endorse Under Armour

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Under Armour, according to a report in USA Today…

Puma Parent Eyes Smaller Acquisitions

PPR SA is studying several small-scale acquisitions to bolster its luxury and lifestyle portfolio. In a presentation of the French company's 2009 results in Paris, Chief Executive Officer Francois-Henri Pinault said the company would remain “vigilant

LeBron James To Develop Furniture Line

Furniture retailer and manufacturer American Signature Inc. will develop a home furnishings collection with Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James. The furniture collection will be launched this summer at Value City and American Signature stores…

Nike to Refurbish Court Surface in Vancouver

In partnership with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), Nike announced its plans to refurbish a court surface in Vancouver with a collection of re-purposed, old running shoes. Team Canada members, G

Cabela’s Q4 Comps Dip 0.5%; Earnings Flat

Cabela's Inc. reported fourth-quarter revenues increased 5.5% to $917.6 million. Net income reached $52.4 million, or 77 cents a share, down slightly from $52.7 million, or 79 cents, a year ago, each excluding impairment and other special charges. Co

L.L. Bean Tops Business Week’s Customer Service Survey

L.L. Bean topped Bloomberg BusinessWeek's fourth annual ranking of “Cust omer Service Champs.” jumping 23 spots from last year. Amazon.com, which claimed last year's top position, dropped to No. 11, while Apple soared from No. 20 to No. 3…