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Study Group: Sporting Goods Retailers Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 102

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.

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Jason Kra, Owner, Total Sports ResourcesJason Kra

Owner
Total Sports Resources
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Jason Kra is the President and Owner of Foreign Resources Corporation (FRC), FRC Sportswear & Total Sports Resources, an apparel manufacturer and a supplier to virtually every major specialty apparel retailer, department stores, and discounters, where he has worked since January 2000. FRC is a producer...

Elliott Kerbis

FormerPresident
THE SPORTS AUTHORITY INC
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Elliott Kerbis was President and Chief Merchandising Officer of The Sports Authority, a sporting goods retailer, from 2000-2004. He has over 29 years of experience in the retail industry. Prior to his tenure at Sports Authority, Mr. Kerbis spent 18 months at Filenes, a division of the May Company....

Thomas Slover

CEO
Shoe Sensations
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Thomas J. Slover is CEO of Shoe Sensation Inc., a Consumer Growth Partners portfolio company operating a chain of family shoe stores in the Midwest, since January 2008. Prior to this Mr. Slover was President and Chief Executive Officer at Foot Locker Europe, from 2002 to 2005. He is a senior executive...

Howie Gelbtuch, Principal, Greenwich Realty Advisors Writing CorpHowie Gelbtuch

Principal
Greenwich Realty Advisors Writing Corp
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Howie Gelbtuch is currently the Principal of Greenwich Realty Advisors Incorporated, a Real Estate valuation and appraisal firm. Mr. Gelbtuch has been involved in the real estate industry for 30 years, with experience in a variety of different fields. At Greenwich, Mr. Gelbtuch has performed real estate...

Gary Feldman

Chief Executive Officer
SOURCE MARKETING
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Gary Feldman is Chief Executive Officer of Source Marketing Company. He oversees all aspects of sales and operations for discount retail, wholesale footwear and consumer goods. Source Marketing sells Internet and brick and mortar retail and wholesale, through Ebay, Amazon, company website and Internet...

Steve Carnley

Director of Retail Sales
BROWN SHOE COMPANY, INC.
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Steve Carnley is Director of Retail Sales at Famous Footwear, the $1B subsidiary of the Brown Shoe Corporation focused on family and specialty retail shoes. Mr. Carnley has over 25 years of experience in the footwear industry. At Famous Footwear he sells Adidas, Columbia, K-Swiss, Mudd, New Balance,...

Tom Cassidy, Independent Consultant, Cassidy ConsultantsTom Cassidy

Independent Consultant
Cassidy Consultants
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Tom Cassidy is an independent management consultant in the athletic, outdoor, and skate industries at the Cassidy Consultants since August 2008. Mr. Cassidy has over 29 years of experience with performance and lifestyle brands, including over 22 years at Nike. His global experience in strategic accounts...

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Jason Collins, Footwear industry Executive consultant, analyst, Jason CollinsJason Collins

Footwear industry Executive consultant, analyst
Jason Collins
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Jason Collins is a Footwear industry executive consultant and business strategic planner to several footwear manufacturers and retailers. Previously, Mr. Collins was the Global Director of Product Development at K-SWISS footwear company (KSWS), where he was responsible for a product category that exceeded...

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Under Armour---Over or Under?

May 21, 2009

Tom Cassidy, Independent Consultant, Cassidy Consultants

Under Armour is Everywhere | www.fool.com

Under Armour has been the darling athletic stock of this decade.  The big question now is if they can keep the momentum rolling.  Are they the real deal with a tremendous future, or have we seen the best of them? The article posted on the Motley Fool site paints a very positive picture. ...

Nike extends the Jordan Brand

January 9, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Nike - M.J. Unveils Air Jordan 2009 | www.wwd.com

Nike has taken one of their most successful franchises and extended its life span. Is this a good move by them? What does this do for the brand domestically and internationally?

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Sporting Goods Retailer
  • Retail Strategy / Operations Consultant
  • Sporting Goods Manufacturer
  • Apparel Manufacturer
  • Lobbying Firm
  • Specialty Footwear Retailer

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Owner
  • Consultant
  • Store Manager
  • Director
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • President
  • District Sales Manager
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Principal
  • National Sales Manager

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