SGB Update

Johnson Outdoors Q4 Loss Widens Despite Stronger Sales

Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported that total company net sales increased 9.2% for the fiscal fourth quarter ended October 1, driven by the Marine Electronics and Outdoor Equipment business units, but posted a net loss of $3.8 million, or 44 cents per diluted

Dick’s Posts Q3 Net Loss on Galyan’s Integration; Beats Guidance

Dick's Sporting Goods reported net income for the third quarter, excluding merger integration and store closing costs, of $2.9 million, or 5 cents per diluted share as compared to earnings guidance of 3 – 4 cents per diluted share before merger costs

Genesco Q3 Net Income Up 28.4% as Sales Jump 36%

Genesco Inc. reported that net sales for the fiscal third quarter increased 36% to $288 million compared to $212 million for Q3 2004. Earnings before discontinued operations were $12.5 million, or 55 cents per diluted share, for the period compared to $9

Knight to Step Down as Nike CEO; Successor Named

Nike, Inc. has appointed William D. Perez as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director effective December 28, 2004. Mr. Perez will succeed Nike, Inc. co-founder, Chairman and CEO Philip H. Knight, who will continue as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Pe

Sears and Kmart to Merge; Now Nation’s Third Largest Retailer

Kmart Holding Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. announced Wednesday they have signed a definitive merger agreement that will combine Sears and Kmart into a major new retail company named Sears Holdings Corporation. Sears Holdings will be the nation&#

Gander Mountain Q3 Net Halved on Weaker Comps

Gander Mountain Company reported that total sales for the fiscal third quarter ended October 30 increased 24.4%, or $34.9 million, to $178.1 million. Comparable store sales decreased 7.5% after a 12.5% increase in the third quarter of fiscal 2003. The com

Globe Appoints New VP of Global Marketing

Globe has appointed Michael Marckx to Vice President of Global Marketing. Marckx will oversee the marketing and direction of the Globe and Gallaz brands. Marckx’s appointment is effective immediately. Marckx has over 18 years of experience in all facets o

Accell Boosts Earnings Outlook; Proposes Stock Split

Accell Group N.V. is adjusting its profit forecast upwards. For the full year 2004 the company now expects an increase of earnings per share by at least 30% compared to 2003. The principal reasons underlying this adjustment are solid sales of bicycles, bi

Level Gloves Launches U.S. Company

Level Gloves has established a US based company, Level USA Inc, in Stowe, Vermont. The company was formed in July, 2004. Level is based in Sondrio, Italy, just minutes from the world famous resort of Bormio, sight of the 2005 World Alpine Ski Championship

Brown Shoe Q3 Net Income Falls 11.3%; Cuts Forecast

Brown Shoe Company consolidated net sales for the quarter increased 4.3% to $514.8 million versus $493.4 million for the year-ago quarter. Net earnings declined 11.3% to $18.8 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, from $21.2 million, or $1.13 million per

Quiksilver Boosts Q4 Sales and Earnings Outlook

Quiksilver, Inc. now expects fourth quarter fiscal 2004 revenue to range between $345 million and $348 million, an increase of 28% to 29% compared to $269 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003. The Company also stated that it expects diluted earni

Redfeather Launches Charitable Donation Program

Redfeather announced its charitable involvement in several
community organizations outdoor programs to endorse active lifestyles and snowshoeing as a sport. With 28% sales growth from last year and increased awareness of
snowshoeing as a sport throughout

Scott USA Hires Price as Product Manager

Scott USA has hired Daryl Price to coordinate products for its U.S. bicycle group. Price brings more than 20 years of experience to SCOTT USA, 10 of those as a professional mountain bike racer, with victories in both World Cup and NORBA National Champion

K2 Acquires Watermark’s Inflatable PFD Business

WaterMark announced the sale of its inflatable personal flotation device (PFD) business to K2 Inc. Specifically, K2 Inc.’s Stearns Division has acquired all of the assets of the inflatable personal flotation device business of WaterMark…

Sport-Haley May Go Private; Looks for Investment Banker

The Sport-Haley, Inc. Board of Directors has authorized Ronald J. Norick, Chairman of the Board, to negotiate with one or more investment banking firms, in order to engage such firm to assist the company in exploring certain potential strategic alternativ