SGB Update

OR Show Crash Kills One, Critically Injures Three

The long-awaited wintry blast that swept across the Salt Lake City region on Sunday was a much needed boost for the local ski operators that hoped to salvage a season, but the snow storm that greeted many of us on Sunday morning at the Outdoor Retailer Wi

Rip Curl Founders Leave Posts; New CEO Named

Rip Curl Group has announced that the company founders had left their executive positions and the head of its Australian unit, David Lawn, had been promoted to CEO of the entire group…

Fisher Named Stein Mart CEO

As expected, Michael D. Fisher began his tenure as chief executive officer of Stein Mart, Inc., replacing the retiring John H. (Jack) Williams, Jr. who served the Company for 23 years. The planned succession was previously announced on June 3, 2002…

Jones and Wills Take Direct Control of Parisian

Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that in addition to his role as President and CEO of Saks Department Store Group, George Jones has assumed operating leadership of Parisian, SDSG's specialty department store division. Kevin Wills has been promot

O’Neill Makes Splash into Surfing Industry

O'Neill Clothing's decision to sponsor the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach is a signal that the company plans to compete more fiercely with industry titans such as Quiksilver and Billabong, executives said…

Quiksilver Makes Senior Executive Promotions

Quiksilver Inc. announced several executive promotions for the company's domestic business. Greg Ziegler, formerly executive vice president of operations, becomes chief operating officer. The copany also named presidents of its men's and women&

SGAA January Agent News

For the second year in row, the Coach & Connect program, co-sponsored by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association International and the Sporting Goods Agents Association was a jam-packed event, attended by sales agents who were given the opportunity t

InSport International Rebrands Corporate Identity

Seeking to invigorate its position as the leading specialized manufacturer of athletic apparel, InSport International released its new brand identity to the trade last week during the Outdoor Retailer Show…

Vans Gets $8.0 Million Award in Brabson Lawsuit

Vans was awarded approximately $8.0 million in a lawsuit Vans had filed against a former officer and consultant and their affiliates in March 2002. The suit alleged that the defendants engaged in a conspiracy to get unauthorized payments or commissions fr