BJ’s Wholesale October Comps Climb 4.8%

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. sales for October 2007 increased by 9.2% to $663.8 million from $607.9 million in October 2006. Comparable club sales increased by 4.8% for the month, including a contribution from gasoline sales of 1.7% and a negative impact fro

Kohl’s Will Pursue LEED Certification in 80 Stores

Kohl’s Department Stores will pursue LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for more than 80 locations. The certifications are being pursued through the US Green Building Council Portfolio Program and will appear in 28 states n

TJX Companies October Comps Climb 3%

The TJX Companies, Inc. October 2007 sales were $1.54 billion, up 6% over the $1.46 billion achieved in 2006. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 3% over last year…

J.C. Penney Misses October Guidance with 1.8% Comps Decline

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. total department store sales increased 1.1% for the month of October, 2007, while comparable department store sales decreased 1.8% compared to an 8.1% comparable store sales increase in last year’s October period and guidance fo

Macy’s Comps Fall 1.5%

Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.853 billion for the month of October, 2007, a decrease of 0.5% compared to total sales of $1.862 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were down 1.5% in October. This compar

Ross October Comps Slip 1%

Ross Stores, Inc. sales were $470 million for the month of October, 2007, a 6% increase over the $444 million in sales for the four weeks ended November 4, 2006. Same store sales for the four weeks ended November 3, 2007 declined 1% from the four weeks en

Kohl’s October Comps Fall 3.8%

Kohl’s Corporation sales for the month of October, 2007 increased 1.6% over 2006. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 3.8%. Based on October’s results, the Company expects its third quarter earnings to be 59 cents to 60 cents per diluted share…

Isis Appoints Two New Rep Groups

ISIS appointed Bruce and Michelle Marsh of BRM Representatives as well as Mark Waddle and Elizabeth Dell of Active Pursuits as independent sales representatives for its Midwest regional territory. Both groups joined the team on November 1.

NexCen Breaks Even in Q3 on 28% Sales Increase

NexCen Brands, Inc. total revenues increased 28% from Q2 2007 to $11.3 million. Operating income increased 85% from Q2 2007 to $2.6 million. Net Income of $117,000 or 0 cents per share compares to a net loss of ($245,000) or one cent per share in Q2 2007.

Heelys Third Quarter Sales and Income Drop

Heelys net sales declined 31.1% for the third quarter of 2007 to $49.9 million compared to net sales of $72.5 million in the corresponding period a year ago. Net income declined 44.1% to $6.6 million, or 24 cents per diluted share versus net income of $11

Puma Q3 Sales Decline but Futures Looks Brighter

Puma AG reported that third quarter consolidated sales were €670 million, down 4.1% from €699 million ($892 mm) in the 2006 third quarter when measured in Euro terms, or down 0.5% when measured on a currency-neutral basis. By segments, footwear decreased

Kellwood Creates New Strategic Plan

Kellwood Company will be launching a new long-term financial plan. The company's five-year strategy focuses on reinvigorating its legacy businesses, expanding into higher profile, better and above price point brands, connecting more directly with con

K-Swiss Domestic Sales Continue Decline in Q3

K-Swiss total worldwide revenues were $107.2 million compared with $133.1 million in the prior-year period. Domestic revenues decreased 36.3% to $52.0 million and international revenues increased 7.4% to $55.2 million. Net earnings and net earnings per di