Federated November Comps Fall 3.4%
Federated Department Stores, Inc. reported total sales of $2.738 billion for month of November, an increase of 89.3% compared to total sales of $1.446 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's November sales were down 3
Kohl’s Comps Slide 0.1% in November
Kohl's Corporation reported that sales for the four-week period ended November 26, 2005 increased 10.9% over the four-week period ended November 27, 2004. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 0.1%…
Finish Line Sees Q3 Sales Jump 16% on 4% Comps Gain
The Finish Line, Inc. reported consolidated net sales of $274.0 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 26, 2005, a 16% increase over net sales of $235.3 million for last year's third quarter. Comparable store net sales for Q3 increased 4% on t
Target’s November Comps Climb 2.6%
Target Corporation's net retail sales from continuing operationsfor the month of November increased 9.1% to $4.583 billion from $4.203 billion during the same period of 2004. On this same basis, comparable-store sales increased 2.6% from fiscal Novem
Quiksilver Announces Eddie Aikau Invitees
Quiksilver announced the lineup for the Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau, which runs from December 2, 2005 to February 28, 2006. Opening ceremonies for the event will be held on December 1st at 3 p.m. at Waimea Bay, on Oahu's famous Nor
Highgear Hires Darby and Fuller to Marketing Team
Highgear added two vital employees to their marketing team, Debbie Fuller and Coral Darby. Fuller, who operates out of the Portland, OR office, will act as the Highgear Brand Manager overseeing the overall direction of the brand. Darby has been retained t
NGF: October Rounds Played Inch Up 0.6%
Same-store rounds played were up 0.6% in the month of October over the same month last year. Rounds have been in positive territory for four of the last six months, but not positive enough to bring the year-to-date figure above break-even, coming in at -0
NHS Appoints Mob Grip and Ricta Team Manager
NHS announced the appointment of Satva Leung as the Mob Grip and Ricta team manager. Satva is an ex-professional skateboarder rode for companies like Toy Machine, Maple, Dynasty, and Judah, and continues to ride for Independent, Drop Bags, Ipath, and Anal
Kona Partners with BikeTown Africa
The Kona Bicycle Company has always designed bikes for specific riders' needs. Kona bicycles have been piloted to World Championship titles, National Championships titles and World Cup victories but, in partnering with Bicycling magazine’s BikeTown A
Zumiez Posts 18.8% October Comps Increase
Zumiez Inc. announced that net sales for the four weeks ending November 26, 2005 increased 38.6% to $18.0 million, compared to $13.0 million for the four-week period ended November 27, 2004. The company's comparable store sales increased 18.8% for th
Outdoor Divas Helps BCM Grow Girls Program
This holiday season, outdoor DIVAS will be helping raise awareness and gear for Big City Mountaineers with an in-store “Giving Tree”. The Giving Tree will list products ranging from $10.95 to $200. Products collected will all be donated to BCM's Gold
Element 21 Golf Implements New Market Strategy
Element 21 is implementing a new three-tiered marketing strategy that is designed to maximize profits while maintaining control over its Scandium alloys. The three-tiered strategy targets: Retail Sales — equipment sales to a variety of domestic and inter
Miller Appointed CEO of Scarpa N.A.
Andrea Parisotto, President of SCARPA North America announced the hiring of Kim Miller as the CEO. Starting his career as a Customer Service Manager at Chouinard Equipment Ltd. in 1987. When Black Diamond was formed in 1990, Kim took the post as the Rocky
Black Friday Has Less Impact on Holiday Trend…
Has Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that had been the historical tipping point for American retailers to start turning a profit for the year, become much ado about nothing for good? Before the leftovers are all gone, before the numbers are talli
Nike Execs Glad to be Back on Ground…
Bill Perez knew that his move to Nike, Inc. would be an exciting ride, but the company’s president and CEO got more than he bargained for last Monday. National media rushed to a scene that had four execs circling Portland, Ore. for six hours as the compa
