SGB Update

Green Business Grows at OR…

The OIA¡¦s recommendation to keep the OR Summer and Winter Markets in Salt Lake City was contingent on one set of factors, namely the state of Utah¡¦s ¡§continued partnership with the OIA to promote a recreation economy and to protect its recreation gems.

ICON Shuffles Executive Deck as Founders Take Leave

ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. has made a number of appointments in the executive suite due to the leave of absence taken by Scott Watterson and Gary Stevenson. David J. Watterson, a 23-year ICON veteran, was recently elected chairman and COO, and Fred Beck,

Dick’s Moving Fast on Galyans Integration; Raises Guidance…

Dick's Sporting Goods does not appear to be as affected by the licensed apparel or fitness equipment issues that have caused other sporting goods retailers to reduce their expectations for the second quarter. That fact, coupled with the retailer’s i

Airwalk Parent Inks Licensing Deal Down Under…

Collective Licensing International, LLC, owner of the Airwalk brand, has entered into a Master Licensing Agreement with Brand Direct to license the Airwalk brand. Brand Direct International Pty. Ltd. will be responsible for all Airwalk branded product in

Forzani Group Adds Two New Brands to Portfolio…

The Forzani group has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Canadian business of Nevada Bob’s International including trade marks and licensing agreements, contingent upon due diligence, legalities, and regulatory approval…

Famous Footwear Sees Athletic Segment Growing; Has Tough Q2…

Famous Footwear was the only division at Brown Shoe Company that did not post a revenue decline in the second quarter, but a shift in tax-free holiday weekends in some states and a later Back-to-School period conspired to push comp store sales lower. Whi

Bob’s Falls Short of TJX Q2 Plan…

TJX, parent of the TJ Maxx and Marshall’s discount chains, among others, is still clearly in the learning phase with the Bob’s Stores chain they acquired in December 2003. Their merchants are attempting to find the right formula for the stores that will

Speedo Signs Four-Year Sponsorship with FINA

Speedo International has inked a four-year sponsorship agreement with FINA, the International Federation of Swimming. The agreement is the first ever exclusive four year deal FINA has made with a swimwear brand and comes following the success of Speedo’s

Airwalk Parent Inks Licensing Deal Down Under

Collective Licensing International, LLC, owner of the Airwalk® brand, recently announced that the company has entered into a Master Licensing Agreement with Brand Direct to license the Airwalk® brand. Brand Direct International Pty. Ltd. will be responsib

Johnson Outdoors and Thule Team Up…

Johnson Outdoors entered into a new partnership with THULE to design a lift assisted kayak car-top carrier called the Hullivator. Thule’s president Fred Clark told SEW that Johnson Outdoors approached Thule with the concept and the two companies worked to