SGB Update

GolfGear Doubles Q1 Loss…

GolfGear International Inc. saw net sales in the first quarter rise 44.3% to $545,245, compared to $377,780 for the same quarter last year. The company had a net loss of $502,601 in Q1, compared with a $240,290 net loss in the year-ago period. The full

Kappa Taps New Partners…

BasicNet, the Italian sportswear firm, said its Kappa Spain unit has signed a deal with Spanish sporting goods distributor Proged to distribute BasicNet’s Kappa and Robe di Kappa brands in Spain, Portugal and Andora. Another deal was struck with the new

G-III Sees Q1 Gains on Factory Closure…

G-III Apparel Group reported net sales for the fiscal 2004 first quarter jumped 47.4% to $18.7 million, compared to $12.7 million in the year-ago period. The company narrowed its net loss for the period ended April 30th to $2.6 million, or ($0.38) per sh

We’re On a Mission From God…

Kingdom Ventures, Inc., which claims to be a rapidly growing church development company, said it has signed an agreement with GiveAnything.com, Inc., an on-line service that enables its clients to purchase and give on-line gift certificates that can be sp

Adidas Sees Q3 Pickup in U.S…

The CFO at adidas-Salomon AG hinted on Tuesday that the company expects stronger fourth quarter sales in sales in the U.S. fueled by higher third quarter orders. Chief Financial Officer Speaking at a conference in Frankfurt, CFO Robin Stalker said that t

Oakley Settles Luxottica Suit…

For the second time in less than sixty days Oakley has been able to settle actions taken to protect its XYZ Sunglass Optic Patents. The company last week settled two patent and intellectual property suits that were pending against competitor/customer, Lu

Nautilus Appeals Loss in ICON Action…

The Nautilus Group, maker of the Bowflex fitness machine, will appeal a ruling last week that saw its motion for a preliminary injunction against rival fitness equipment maker ICON Health and Fitness, Inc. denied by the United States District Court in Was

Oregon Archery Products Company Grows Quickly

BowTech says it makes the fastest bow on the market. And the company may be in line to claim another speed record — for the fastest-growing archery company in the nation. With sales almost doubling every year since its founding in late 1999, the maker

Moir Named Wilson Golf Global Business Director

Wilson Sporting Goods has announced that Angus Moir, Wilson’s Business Director, Golf Europe has been appointed as Global Business Director, Wilson Golf, effective immediately. Angus will be responsible for leading the worldwide Wilson Sporting Goods gol

Holst Named Eastern Regional For Wilson Golf and Racquet Sports

John Holst, formerly Territory Manager for Wilson Golf, has been promoted to the position of Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Wilson Golf & Racquet Sports. Holst will focus specifically on golf accounts. In his new position, he will direct a staff of 11

Varsity Brands, Inc. Files Preliminary Merger Proxy Statement

Varsity Brands, Inc. announced that it had filed on Wednesday its preliminary merger proxy statement and schedule 13E-3 transaction statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the previously announced acquisition of the compan

GBMI Names John Lewis Vice President of Marketing

Global Brand Marketing, Inc., owner of Pony International and Dry-shoD, and global footwear licensee for Diesel, XOXO, Nautica and Mecca, has named John Lewis as Vice President of Marketing for GBMI. Mr. Lewis will be responsible for overseeing all aspect

Golfsmith Acquires Assets of Zevo Golf

Golfsmith International Inc. announced Wednesday that it has acquired the assets of Temecula, Calif.-based Zevo Golf. The acquisition supports Golfsmith's strategy of delivering proprietary, mid-market golf clubs, accessories and apparel to consumer

New President Named of TJX Canadian Division

The TJX Companies, Inc. has announced that David Margolis will retire from active management of its Canadian division, Winners, effective June 27, 2003. Michael MacMillan, Winners' Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Planning, will assume th

West Marine May Comp Store Sales Dip 1.5%

West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the four weeks ended May 24, 2003 were $74.5 million, a 27.0% increase from net sales of $58.7 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store net sales decreased 1.5%…