SGB Update

The Buckle, Inc. reported net income for the third quarter ended October 30 increased 22.4% to $14.9 million, or 67 cents per diluted share, compared with $12.2 million, or 56 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2003. Net sales increased 10

Apogée Skiwear, a Canadian active outdoor apparel manufacturer based in Quebec City, has established a USA Sales and Marketing presence. Apogée USA will be directed by Barry Levinson and will handle all sales efforts in the USA. Apogée is currently develo

Schutt Sports is looking for a Product & Brand Manager to direct our Collectibles Products. This individual will manage all facets of our Collectibles product offering…

Fit 2 Win Sportswear, manufactured domestically by Spartan Sportswear, is seeking manufacturers reps in the above territories. Opportunities available in Illinois/Wisconsin/Minnesota, Colorado/Utah/New Mexico, and Washington/Oregon/Idaho territorie

Royal Precision has inked a new partnership with Lamkin Grips of San Diego. Royal Grip and Lamkin Grip co-branded products have enjoyed tremendous success in Asia. As a part of the new agreement, Royal Precision receives exclusive distribution rights to

Major League Soccer, Soccer United Marketing and adidas formally announced an exclusive 10-year partnership agreement granting adidas the official athletic sponsor and licensed product supplier for the United States' Division I professional league. a

The adidas_1 has won the “Best of What's New” Grand Award, the highest accolade in the Recreation category of Popular Science's annual awards. The adidas_1 stood out to Popular Science editors, making it the first time that footwear has won a “

Mizuno USA, Inc. reported that they received high marks from running specialty retailers nationwide in the most recent Retail Sales Survey for Fall 2004 conducted by Sports Marketing Surveys USA. The survey indicated that the Mizuno brand, along with it

comScore Networks, in its latest forecast of online consumer spending for the 2004 holiday season, estimates that consumer spending on non-travel goods at U.S. Web sites will exceed $15 billion during the November through December holiday season, represen

Runner’s World® magazine has named the ASICS® GT-2100™ running shoe as its ‘Editor’s Choice’ in its Winter 2004 Shoe Guide (December 2004). This is the second straight ‘Editor’s Choice’ award for ASICS, as the GEL-Evolution™ was honored in the Fall 2004

West Marine, Inc. reported that West Marine's CEO, John Edmondson, has announced his plans to retire from his current role at a future date to be determined. Mr. Edmondson stated, “I am proud of what we have accomplished at West Marine in the buildi

Nike and the NBA have expanded their marketing partnership with a new multi-year global agreement designed to increase basketball participation around the world. In addition, the Converse brand, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nike, Inc., will now be include

The Ernst & Young Retail and Consumer Products Group anticipates that the 2004 retail holiday sales increase for November and December will be 6%, compared with a 5.7% increase for the same period last year…