SGB Update

Brownells Expands Warehouse

Brownells confirmed in a recent release that a 37,000 square foot expansion of their Montezuma, IA warehouse is well underway…

Dillard’s Posts Strong February; Comps Up 2%

Dillard’s, Inc. announced the company's merchandise sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010 were $499,191,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2009 of $497,680,000. On a percentage basis, total sales remained unchanged w

Target Reports February Comps Up 2.4%

Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010 were $4.64 billion, an increase of 6.0% from $4.37 billion for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2009. On this same basis, February comparable-store sales increased 2

Lewis Adds Responsibilities at ATA

Maria Lewis has been named exhibitor and member services manager for the Archery Trade Association. The ATA said Lewis, who has managed member services since she was hired in September 2009, will coordinate booth selection for the 2011 Show and serve as t

February Comps Up 1.2% at J.C. Penney; Total Sales Up 1.5%

J. C. Penney Company, Inc.said comparable store sales increased 1.2% for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010. In last year’s February period, comparable store sales decreased 8.8%. Total Company sales in February increased 1.5%…

Unexpected Resignation Sends NASGW Back to Executive Search

The Board of Directors of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers announced it is re-launching the search for a new association President due to the “regrettable and unexpected” resignation of Mark Kresser…

Twins Enterprise Becomes Forty Seven Brand

Twins Enterprise, Inc., parent company of Twins '47 headwear and Banner '47 apparel, announced the completion of its brand transformation. The company will now be known as Forty Seven Brand…

Easton Hockey Choice for Olympians

Easton Hockey said eleven of the top 20 scorers, including tournament leader Jarome Iginla (5 goals), were using Easton sticks at the recent Winter Olympics Games…

Adidas’ Q4 Profit Slides 65%, Sales Down 4.5%

Adidas AG reported fourth-quarter earnings tumbled 65% as sales fell 4.5%. Currency-neutral basis sales were stable compared with a year earlier although currency-neutral sales in North America declined 7%. However, for the first time since the acquisitio

OIWC to Hold 20 Regional Events in 2010

The OIWC, which is dedicated to helping women in the outdoor industry advance their careers, is hosting almost 20 regional events in 2010 with a focus on six regions that are home to a concentration of outdoor companies. The first event will occur in Burl

Heelys Fills Positions to Support 2010 Business Plan

Heelys has promoted two staffers and hired another to support their 2010 business plan, which includes revitaling its brand, making new products a priority and improving partnerships with retailers, marketers, licensers and the media…

Reebok Sued Over ‘Finish Strong’ T-shirts

Finish Strong LLC has sued Reebok International LLC for trademark infringement for manufacturing and selling a T-shirt using the “Finish Strong” slogan adopted by Saints Quarterback Drew Brees in the team's run up to this year's Super Bowl victo