Kohl's Corporation sales for the four-week period ended August 26, 2006 increased 13.1% over the four-week period ended August 27, 2005. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 5.2%.
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Neiman Marcus Comps Increase 2.1% in August
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. announced preliminary Company-wide revenues for August 2006. In the four-week August period, comparable revenues in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus Stores and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 2.1%
Big City Mountaineers Partners with TNF and Skiing Magazine
Big City Mountaineers has partnered with Skiing Magazine to launch the new “Skiing for Someone” program. Joined by The North Face as a presenting sponsor, Skiing Magazine’s Skiing for Someone program will set a new standard for marrying highly sought-afte
State Governments and Environmental Groups Challenge EPA Over Global Warming
A coalition including twelve states, the Sierra Club, and other political leaders and environmental groups, filed opening briefs with the Supreme Court in the most far-reaching global warming case to be heard. The Court’s decision in the case, Massachuset
Hodge Takes on Expanded Role with Fischer
Fischer has announces Sales Representative Rick Hodge has been appointed to an expanded territory including; New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Hodge will handle Fischer Alpine and Nordic products within this new territory alignment.
Former FSA President Joins Mountain Cycle as President
Doug Stuart has joined Mountain Cycle as President and equity partner. With its new management group the company plans to rebuild Mountain Cycle back into the innovative and rider-oriented brand that it started out as back in 1988. Having been part of the
VF Forms International Expansion Team Led by Salzburger
VF Corporation has formed a new international leadership team as part of an ongoing growth initiative to enter new markets and accelerate revenue growth throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia…
Retailers Happy at Smaller Fly Fishing Retailer in Denver
More than 2,700 of the fly fishing industry’s most motivated and knowledgeable business people converged on Denver for FlyFishing Retailer 2006. Compared to last year, the 2006 show was a smaller event. 1,691 exhibitors made the trip to Denver this year,
Hestra Promotes Steinberg to Director of Marketing
Hestra USA promoted Melanie Steinberg from Operations and Customer Service Manager to Director of Marketing and Operations for Hestra USA. In her new role, Melanie will be responsible for overseeing all marketing functions as well as other operational ta
Asia Outdoor Closes with Strong Attendance
The first Asia Outdoor reported a total of 6,743 trade visitors from China and other parts of Asia. Asia Outdoor is a partnership initiative of Messe Friedrichshafen and the Nanjing International Exhibition Centre, and ranks as the first outdoor industry
Conservation Alliance Raises over $10,000 at Keen OR Event
The Conservation Alliance raised $10,500 in under two hours at a fundraising event organized by Keen Footwear at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. The funds will support The Conservation Alliance’s efforts to protect wild places
Mountain Hardwear Supplements Product Development Team
Mountain Hardwear Inc., has made several new appointments within the company’s product development team. Tracey Mammolito is new to the team and has accepted the position of Mountainwear product manager. Dan Ramos has accepted the newly established positi
DSW Q2 Net Income Out-Paces Estimates
DSW Inc. net income was $15.3 million on net sales of $301.3 million for the second quarter, compared with net income of $9.3 million on net sales of $276.2 million for the comparable period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.35 for the second
Obituary: Chris Chesley, President of Badger Sporting Goods
Chris Chesley, 55, died yesterday in the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wis. Chesley was President of Badger Sporting Goods in Madison. Chris was a man of few words on most occasions. This was, however, not true if he was talking to a customer at Badger
REI’s Pittsburgh Stores Receives LEED Silver Certification
Less water, less electricity, minimal construction waste and an urban location on the reclaimed grounds once home to a steel mill all helped REI's new Pittsburgh store reduce its environmental impact. Recreational Equipment, Inc. implimented several
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