Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $9.13 billion for the month of March, the five weeks ended April 1, an increase of 10 percent from $8.33 billion during the similar period last year. Same-store sales in the United States, excluding fuel
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Stage Stores March Comps Rise on Warm Weather
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week March period ended March 31 increased 7.5 percent to $144 million from $134 million in the prior year five week period ended April 2, 2011. Comparable store sales increased 4.7 percent…
The Buckle Turns in 6.4 Percent Comps Growth in March
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales for the five weeks ended March 31, increased 6.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended April 2, 2011. Net sales for the five-week fiscal month ended March 31, 2012 increas
Halfords’ Leisure Unit Reports Comps Grew 2.2 Percent in Q4
Halfords Group plc said comp sales at its Cycling business increased by 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter ended March 30, compared to 8.7 percent growth a year earlier, driven by strong performance in premium and children’s bikes. Overall Leisure sa
Coalision Merges with Pull-In of France to Create $110MM Company
Coalision, which owns the Orage, Lolë and Paradox sports and lifestyle apparel brands, is merging with French underwear company, Pull-in. With this merger, Coalision will achieve $110M in sales this year. The deal, along with several leadership changes di
Ross Stores Raises Earnins Guidance on 10 Percent March Comps Gain
Ross Stores, Inc. raised its earnings guidance after reporting its February and March sales exceeded expectations. The retialers reported that sales increased 15 percent to $955 million for the five weeks ended March 31, 2012, up from $828 million for the
TJX Companies Says March Comps Growth Strong Even in Warmer Areas
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported consolidated comparable store sales for the five-week period ended March 31 increased 10 percent. For the nine-week, year-to-date period, consolidated comparable store sales also increased 10 percent over the same period l
Gramicci Launches New Website
Gramicci, today announced the re-launch of the lifestyle and technical apparel company website, www.gramicci.com. Complete with a range of new functionality and content, the site reflects the brand's free-spirited history with an energy that captures
Polartec Promotes Two Marketing Employees
Polartec announced two promotions in the marketing department. Allon Cohne, formerly the North American marketing manager, is now the global director of marketing and Katie Macomber, formerly the marketing coordinator, is now the special events manager…
RECALL: 40,000 Topeak Babyseat II Bicycle Carrier Seats
Todson Inc. of North Attleboro, MA is recalling about 40,000 of Topeak’s bicycle carrier seats for kids because they pose a laceration and fingertip amputation hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Todson has received two
Quiksilver CFO to Depart April 30
Quiksilver, Inc. said that CFO Joseph Scirocco's last day on the job will be April 30. The company announced Jan. 5 that Scirocco had entered into a transitional employment agreement in connection with his contemplated separation from the company…
Unequal Technologies Advocates Government Regulation of Protective Gear
Unequal Technologies, which provides head and body armor, called for government regulations for such products during a presentation to NFL players at last month’s meeting of the National Football League Player Association…
Darn Tough Vermont Joins The Conservation Alliance
Darn Tough Vermont has become the latest member of The Conservation Alliance, which works directly with outdoor industry companies to fund conservation organizations working to protect North America’s last wild spaces…
Wilderness Systems and Heliconia Press Partner on Kayak Fishing Series
Wilderness Systems is teaming up with three major national media outlets for a high-profile angling sponsorship package developed by The Heliconia Press. The partnership will showcase the brand’s boats and star Wilderness Systems Pro Staff Director
OIA Compiling List of of Products for Tariff Suspension
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is assembling a list of outdoor products to include in the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) legislation Congress resumed work on last week. The legislation suspends or reduces tariffs on products with no viable domestic p
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