SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Oboz Moves to Bozeman
Oboz has relocated to a new headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. The larger offices are located in downtown Bozeman, one block off the town’s historic Main Street. Oboz is now in a building that dates from 1909, and which was once used by Schnee’s as a cobb
Lotto Sport USA Launches First Integrated Marketing Campaign
Lotto Sport USA has launched its first integrated marketing campaign in the company’s history. The campaign will consist of print, television and web advertising along with in-store point of sales. The print ad campaign will break this month in core socc
Nau’s Legacy Cloaked in Irony…
The irony is unmistakable. In the end, the company that promised to break new ground in establishing a sustainable business model could not sustain itself. Nau Inc., launched in 2005 as Under the Wire, promised to make lasting change in how companies desi
BOSS Goes One on One with Nau Inc’s Marketing Man Ian Yolles
Nau Inc. was one of the highest profile sustainability stories in the apparel industry when it announced May 3 it was winding down because it could not raise more money. The irony was not lost on Ian Yolles, the architect of the company's widely adm
Kohl’s Ups Guidance as Sales Spring Back
Kohl’s Corporation reported a 12.0% rise in sales for the four-week period ended May 3, 2008 and said comp store sales rose 3.5% during the period, but nearly all the improvement was due to a shift in the calendar. Still, the department store retailer sai
Ross Stores Posts 8% Comp Gain
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that its April sales increased 15% to $480 million from $417 million a year ago. Same store sales for the month increased 8%. Due to strong trends, the off-pricer raised its estimates for the first quarter…
Neiman Marcus’s Comps Dip 0.6%
Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported revenues dipped 0.6% during April to $343 million from $346 million. Comps declined 1.9%. Comps in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus Stores and Bergdorf Goodman, decreased 3.6%…
Avis CEO Joins Hanesbrands’ Board
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Hanes and Champion, said Ronald L. Nelson, chairman and chief executive of car rental company Avis Budget Group Inc., has been elected to its board of directors, effective July 21. Nelson, 55, will serve for a term that wil
Schwinn Picks Rebranding Agency
Schwinn Bicycles, owned by Dorel Industries, selected Philadelphia agency, STICK and MOVE, to partner in developing a rebranding campaign focused on building excitement with recreational cyclists. The campaign is slated to launch by the end of the summer
Mountainsmith Hires Domestic Sales Mgr
Mountainsmith announced the appointment of Jay Getzel to the newly-created position of domestic sales manager. Getzel was most recently sales and service manager for C.A.M.P. USA in Broomfield, CO…
Puma Experiences Weak Q1 in U.S. Market
Puma’s worldwide branded sales, which include consolidated and license sales, rose currency neutral 0.5% for the first quarter. In reporting terms, branded sales reached € 741.2 million ($1.11 bn) versus € 762.1 million ($998.7 mm). Footwear sales were do
Adidas Q1 Profit Climbs 32%
Adidas AG Tuesday reported net profit jumped 32% to 169 million euros ($261.7 million) from 128 million euros a year earlier. Revenue rose 3.3% to 2.62 billion euros ($4.05 billion) from 2.54 billion euros. Group sales increased 10% on a currency-neutral
Nike/Finish Line Launch Running/Training Concept
Nike and The Finish Line, Inc. announced the opening of a new retail experience called Finish Line Ltd customized to meet the needs of young running and training athletes. The concept store is located at the Chandler Fashion Center near Phoenix, Arizona..
Aussie Soles Picked up by Game on Sports
Crocs competitor Aussie Soles said it lined up Canadian retailer Game On Sports to begin selling its closed celled footwear…
Performance Training: Will the Hype Pay Off?
Whether consumers or retailers are ready for it, the cross-training category is about to attempt a rebirth. The revival, which is now being heralded by major marketing campaigns touting Under Armour’s performance trainer introduction, as well as Nike’s SP
