Despite recent rumors to the contrary, Timberland Co. said this week that its international headquarters will remain at 200 Domain Drive in Stratham, the address it has held since 1994, for the foreseeable future. Timberland is now planning on improving i
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Famous Footwear Opens DC in California
Famous Footwear opened a 350,000 square foot distribution center this week that will service about one-third of the chain's stores (300 stores). According to reports, the new DC will accommodate 32 million pairs of shoes a year. The center currently
Tactical Holdings Acquires Massif Mountain Gear
Tactical Holdings and its equity partner, Golden Gate Capital completed an investment in Massif Mountain Gear Company, a leading supplier of flame resistant (FR) technical apparel in the United States. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Silver S
ISO Product Recall Standard Scheduled for 2012 Launch
Early meetings of the ISO project committee that will develop an International Standard for consumer product recalls took place last month in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The standard is dubbed “ISO/PC 240,” and the commission decided on a publication target f
Adventure Travel Trade Association Strengthens Size, Range of Network
The Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) Association Partnership Program, added six new members, which expands the group regionally and by specific areas of expertise. With the addition of continental representation from Europe, the ATTA’s total As
Stage Stores Reports May Comps Slide 7.2%
Stage Stores, Inc. total sales for the four week May period ended May 30, 2009 decreased 4.7% to $116.8 million from $122.6 million in the prior year four week May period ended May 31, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 7.2% this year versus an increa
Dillard’s May Comps Down 12%
Dillard's, Inc. saw merchandise sales for the four weeks ended May 30, 2009 of $430.1 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended May 31, 2008 of $499.7 million. Total sales decreased 14%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 12% for the four-
Nordstrom Sees 13.1% Fall in May Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. had preliminary retail sales of $653 million for the four-week period ended May 30, 2009, a decrease of 8.7% compared with retail sales of $716 million for the four-week period ended May 31, 2008. Same-store sales for May decreased 13.1% c
BJ’s Reports May Comps Slide 6.8%
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. said sales for May 2009 decreased by 4.7% to $783.4 million, from $822.0 million in May 2008. Comparable club sales for May 2009 decreased by 6.8%, including a negative impact of 10.8% from lower gasoline prices and volume versus
TJX May Comps Rise 5%
The TJX Companies, Inc. saw sales for the four-week period ended May 30, 2009 of $1.49 billion, up 4% over the $1.43 billion achieved during the four-week period ended May 31, 2008. For the 17 weeks ended May 30, 2009, sales reached $5.84 billion, up 1% o
Kohl’s Sees May Sales up 4.1%; Comps Down Slightly
Kohl’s Corporation reported total sales for the four-week month ended May 30, 2009 increased 4.1% from the four-week month ended May 31, 2008. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 0.4%…
Ross Stores Comps Up 4% in May
Ross Stores, Inc. said sales for the four weeks ended May 30, 2009 increased 10% to $564 million from $513 million for the four weeks ended May 31, 2008. Same store sales for the month increased 4% on top of a strong 7% gain in the prior year…
Stein Mart Q1 Sales Dip 9.2%, Comps Fall 8%
For the first quarter ended May 2, 2009, Stein Mart earned $16.1 million or 38 cents per diluted share as compared to $7.0 million or 17 cents per diluted share in 2008. As previously reported, net sales for the first quarter decreased 9.2% to $319.6 mill
Vail Resorts Q3 Income Drops 29.4%
Vail Resorts, Inc. saw a net income of $61.6 million in the third fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2009. This 29.4% drop from last year's income of $87.3 million was impacted by lower destination visitation…
NexCen Brands Announces Opening of First TAF Store in Africa
NexCen Brands, Inc. announced the opening of the first TAF -previously known as The Athlete’s Foot – franchised store in Africa. The store opened in Gaborone, Botswana, the capital and largest city of the country…
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