Ouray Sportswear was named the 2011 Small Business of the Year today by the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce…
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Kate’s Real Food Adds Two to Sales Staff
Kate’s Real Food added Chris Rogers and Sarah Niklas to its sales staff effective immediately…
Invista Doubles Capacity at Chinese Spandex Plant
Invista doulbed capacity of its spandex venture plant in Foshan, China to 24.5 kilotons in response to Asia’s growing demand for high-quality spandex products…
Johnson Outdoors Reports Record Q2 Sales and Earnings
Johnson Outdoors Inc., which makes Old Town canoes, Minn Kota trolling motors and Eureka! tents, reported record sales and earnings in the second quarter ended April 1. Total net sales grew 14.1 percent to $128.9 million compared to net sales of $112.9 mi
Black Diamond Taps Patagonia’s Bantle To Head Apparel Initiative
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. took a big step toward launching its own technical apparel line by Fall 2013 by hiring Patagonia's Tim Bantle as director of apparel. Bantle is the former business unit director of technical outerwear and equipment at Pa
Costco’s April Comps in U.S. Up 6 Percent
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $6.80 billion for the month of April, the four weeks ended May 1, 2011, an increase of 17 percent from $5.83 billion during the similar period last year. Excluding the effects of rising gas prices and fav
Stage Stores Lowers EPS Guidance Despite 15.1 Percent Comps Growth
Stage Stores, Inc.'s comparable store sales for the four weeks ended April 30 increased 15.1%. For the nine week March and April period, which eliminates the impact of the Easter calendar shift, total sales increased 4.7% and comparable store sales i
The Buckle Reports 14.5 Percent Rise in April Comps
The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended April 30, 2011 increased 14.5 percent from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 1, 2010…
Bon-Ton Stores Says April Brought Heavy Mark Downs
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. said it was disappointed with its April results, which included comparable store sales growth of 5.1% and an increase in sales of 4.6%. The company's chairman indicated BONT had to mark down more goods than normal to move mer
Sea to Summit Promotes Simpson to Sales Manager
Sea to Summit has promoted Josh Simpson to sales manager. Not only will Simpson oversee Sea to Summit’s independent sales force and in-house sales team, he will also provide direction in product development and overall company growth.
Target Says 13.1 Percent April Comps Disappoint
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales reached $4.87 billion in April, an increase of 13.7 percent from the same period a year ago. Comparable-store sales came it at 13.1 percent, but still disappointed executives, who say spending by the d
Stein Mart Comps Rise 4.2 Despite Adverse April Weather
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2011 increased 4.2 percent. The retailer said that while pleased with the positive comps, adverse weather in the midwestern and northern states curbed sales of ladie
Macy’s April Comps of 10.8 Percent Exceed Plan
Macy's Inc. said its comp store sales growth in April of 10.8 percent exceeded expectations as did comp growth of 5.3 percent for the combined March-April period. The report contrasted with disappointing results at discount retailers who said relucta
Nordstrom’s Comps Rise 7.6 Percent in April
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 7.6 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2011 compared with the four-week period ended May 1, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $726 million for April 2011 increased 14.2 percent co
Interbike Names Pat Hus to New Managing Director Role
Interbike, the largest cycling trade show and outdoor demo event in North America, has named Pat Hus as the show's managing director effective June 1. In this newly created leadership role, Hus will work closely with Show Director Andy Tompkins, and
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