SGB Update

In a story first reported in SEW’s sister publication, The B.O.S.S. Report last Monday, Bear Stearns Merchant Banking confirmed Thursday that they have purchased CamelBak Products, Inc. from Kransco Group owner John Bowes’ family in a $210 million all-cas

The Hockey Company Holdings, parent of the CCM, JOFA and KOHO brands, rode stronger equipment sales and some foreign exchange rate gains to higher earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003. The new Canadian holding company reports figures i

The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame has selected Jim Chick, Phil Knight and Jerry Turner as the three newest members of the industry’s most exclusive club. The induction ceremonies will be conducted at the NSGA’s Annual Management Conference & Team

Sportsman’s Warehouse of Midvale, UT is planning to open 30 stores in 12 states by the end of next year. This aggressive growth strategy will almost triple the current square footage of the company – bringing it to 48 storefronts from 18 currently…

The latest Executive Opinion Survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Ltd. (BTM) indicates that retail executives are buying into the strengthening economy, spiking the Retail Sector Performance Index due t

According to the Monthly Mall Merchandise Index compiled by the International Council of Shopping Centers, sales per square foot for non-anchor mall stores rose 2.8% in the month of August versus the year-ago month. The July increase was 2.2%. Continued

Was it the warm weather in the East? Maybe the fires in the West? Or did consumers simply run out of tax rebate money? Maybe they just took a break during October to gear up for the Holiday shopping season….

Located in Steamboat Springs Colorado, The Nordic Link is a cross-country ski program run by PSIA* certified ski enthusiasts, Katie Lingquist and Emily McWatters. Providing instruction for the novice to the advanced, the program offers specialized women&#

Saucony, Inc. announced that its board of directors declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.040 per share on the company's Class A Common Stock and $0.044 per share on the company's Class B Common Stock. The dividends will be paid on Jan

Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reported net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2003 jumped 54% to $24.5 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, from net income of $15.9 million, or 21 cents per diluted share, for Q3 last year. Sales for Q3 were $

Suzy Biszantz, President of Greg Norman Collection, announced the launch of a new corporate sales division for 2004. Accordingly, David Capano has been hired as Director, Corporate Sales to over see this new initiative, including hiring additional staff t

Stein Mart, Inc. announced that Gwen K. Manto has resigned her position as vice chairman and chief merchandising officer of the company in order to pursue other interests. She also resigned her position on Stein Mart's board of directors…

Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced it anticipates its fiscal year 2003 earnings per diluted share to be in the range of $0.60 – $0.63 (pending completion of the audit of the Company's financial statements). The earnings range reflects a projected fourth

Perry Ellis International Inc. announced that its board of directors has accepted the resignation of director Allan Zwerner and it is looking to fill the vacancy with an independent outside director. Mr. Zwerner has accepted a position as president of Tom

Collegiate Pacific has signed a letter of intent to acquire Tomark Inc., a 20 year old Corona, Ca. company engaged in the design, manufacturing and distribution of baseball and other sports equipment…