SGB Update

The Finish Line, Inc. saw total sales for its fiscal fourth quarter ended February 28 increase 30.2% to $305.3 million from $234.4 million. Comp store sales increased 19% for the quarter on top of a 10% increase reported in the year-ago period…

The American consumer continued to shop and spend at high levels in February, according to the latest findings of the NRF Executive Opinion Survey, a monthly index by the National Retail Federation. The Retail Sector Performance Index was at 62.8%, jumpin

According to a report issued by the International Council of Shopping Centers, retailers in February saw their best cumulative monthly year-over-year same-store sales since April 2000. Overall comp store sales in February rose 6.7% from the same month a

If you've been blessed enough to go on a snowboard cat trip before, you'll immediately notice one thing – the overwhelming majority of cat trip guests are men. Burton Snowboards, the Outdoor Industry Women's Coalition (OIWC) and Baldface Lo

Rocky Shoes & Boots has entered into a subcontract agreement with Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company (“Belleville”) to produce 200,000 pairs of Infantry Combat Boots (“ICBs”) for $16.4 million. The ICBs will be delivered to the U.S. military under Bell

Dana Design has hired four sales representatives to market the brand’s packs, travel bags and tents to specialty retailers in 17 states. Peter and Jen Grimes, based out of Frederic, Wis., cover Illinios, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebra

Quiksilver, Inc. and DC Shoes, Inc. announced a definitive agreement whereby Quiksilver will acquire DC Shoes, the premier designer, producer and distributor of action sports inspired footwear, apparel and related accessories in the U.S. and international

Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has promoted Andrew Rate to Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing and Manufacturing. In his new position, Rate will oversee all aspects of sourcing, production, and quality control of footwear, apparel, and accessories in C

Footwear Specialties, Int'l, parent company of Nautilus Safety Footwear, SkidBuster Shoes, and Third Watch Footwear, has hired industry veteran Don Colbert as its Regional V.P. of Sales – Northeast Division. He will be responsible for the Mid-Atlanti

Kmart Holding Corporation has announced that Paul Guyardo has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, reporting to Julian C. Day, President and Chief Executive Officer. He will be responsible for Marketing, Advertising, Promo

Big Dog Holdings, Inc. has completed the acquisition of The Walking Company effective March 3 for cash, debt and equity securities totaling approximately $19 million. The Walking Company will be operated as a subsidiary of Big Dog Holdings, Inc…

Collegiate Pacific has launched a new business unit from within its newly acquired west coast subsidiary – Tomark Sports. The new unit will focus exclusively on new school and park construction projects in the state of California. California represents mo