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Jack Wolfskin Shifts Execs to Accelerate European Growth

July 11, 2011 SGB Update

Jack Wolfskin, the dominant outdoor brand in Germany, has shifted two key executives to accelerate growth in the rest of Europe as private equity firms negotiate its sale. The appointments will allow the brand to boost its efforts in France and the rest o

Grassroots Members Honor Rock/Creek at Early Show

July 11, 2011 SGB Update

Rock Creek Outfitters of Chattanooga, TN was voted best retailer at the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance 11th annual Early Show, which was held in Ogden Utah from June 13-17. With 42 outdoor manufacturers, nine service vendors and 38 retail members at the show

Primaloft Hires Engineer to Drive Yarn Development

July 11, 2011 SGB Update

Primaloft has hired Bob Dempsey as lead product development engineer for it's yarn division. Dempsey will use his 18 years of experience to refine Primaloft's proprietary yarn blends through the integration of new materials. This will include wo

The Buckle’s Comps Rise 10.8 Percent in June

July 7, 2011 SGB Update

The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 increased 10.8 percent from the five-weeks ended July 3, 2010…

Costco’s U.S. Comps Up 8 Percent in June Ex Gas

July 7, 2011 SGB Update

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $8.69 billion for the month of June, the five weeks ended July 3, 2011, an increase of 18 percent from $7.33 billion during the similar period last year. After excluding the impact of gasoline sales, comp

Bon-Ton Stores Comps Off 0.9% in June

July 7, 2011 SGB Update

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the five weeks ended July 2, 2011 decreased 0.9%. Total sales decreased 1.5% to $240.8 million for the five weeks compared with $244.4 million a year earlier…

Macy’s Ups Q2 Forecast on June Comps Growth

July 7, 2011 SGB Update

Macy's, Inc. again raised its guidance after reporting same-store sales rose a higher-than-expected 6.7 percent in June. The company now expects same-store sales to rise by approximately 6 percent in the second quarter, which would translate to same-

Nordstrom’s June Comps Rise 7.9 Percent

July 7, 2011 SGB Update

Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 7.9 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 compared with the five-week period ended July 3, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $927 million for June 2011 increased 12.8 percent comp

The TJX Companies’ June Comps Hit 5 Percent, Exceed Plan

July 7, 2011 SGB Update

The TJX Companies, Inc.'s said comp stores sales growth of 5 percent in June put it on track to hit or exceed the high end of its forecast. Sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011, reached $2.1 billion, up 8 percent over the $2.0 billion ac

OIA Rendezvous Timberland Service Project Set for Portland

July 7, 2011 SGB Executive

OIA Rendezvous Timberland Service Project will help five non-profits in Portland, OR on Oct. 6, 2011. The organizations to benefit this year include: Forest Park Conservancy; Wapato Access Greenway; Portland Children’s Museum; Audubon Society of Por

June’s Comp Sales Rebound on Declining Gas Prices

July 7, 2011 SGB Executive

Retail same-store sales jumped to 7.1% growth in June as a drop in gasoline prices began to cushion the impact of price pressures on shoppers' spending plans, according to Kantar Retail…

Columbia Sportswear Partners on Boutique Outdoor Collection

July 7, 2011 SGB Executive

Columbia Sportswear Company is collaborating with Jeffrey Kalinsky to create a line of five men’s products – four outerwear pieces and one boot – that will be available exclusively at Jeffrey New York in mid-September as well as at five Nordstrom lo