Payless ShoeSource today reported that same-store sales decreased 2.8% during the April reporting period, the four weeks ended April 30, 2005. Sales in April reflect the negative effect of the shift in Easter to March 2005 from mid-April last year. All da
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Foot Locker First Quarter Comps Increase 2.6%
Foot Locker sales for the 13-week period ended April 30, 2005 were $1.377 billion, versus $1.186 billion in the comparable period last year, an increase of 16.1%. Comparable store sales for the Company's 2005 first quarter increased 2.6%. Excluding t
Kohl’s April Comps Climb 8.0%
Kohl's Corporation reported that sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2005 increased 18.7% over the four-week period ended May 1, 2004. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 8.0%…
Federated Shrugs off Easter Holiday Shift; April Comps Climb 2.8%
Federated Department Stores reported total sales of $1.163 billion for the four weeks ended April 30, 2005, an increase in total sales of 2.6% compared to total sales of $1.133 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's
TJX April Comps Climb 4.0%
The TJX Companies reported April 2005 sales were $1.2 billion, up 9% over the $1.1 billion achieved during the four-week period in 2004. For the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2005, sales reached $3.7 billion, a 9% increase over last year's $3.4 bill
Gottschalks April Comps are Up 1.9%
Gottschalks same store sales for the month of April 2005 increased 1.9% from the prior year. Total sales for the month increased 3.0% to $43.4 million from $42.1 million in April 2004. On a year-to-date basis, same store sales decreased 0.6 % from the sam
Shimano Teams Up With L.A.B. and Bicycling Magazine for ‘Bike to Work’
Shimano has officially launched its “Bike To Work” program. Through partnerships with the League of American Bicyclists and Bicycling magazine, this program was developed to encourage people to utilize a bicycle as a primary source of transportation on th
Interbike Registration Kicks-Off
On-line registration begins today for the 2005 Interbike International Bicycle Expo. By simply visiting www.interbike.com, show attendees can ensure their access to “the most energized industry gathering of the year” as Interbike continues to be the place
Hayter Communications Grabs Another K2 Brand
Earth Products, with the Adio Footwear, Hawk Shoes, Planet Earth and Holden Outerwear brands, has named Seattle-based Hayter Communications as its new public relations agency of record. Hayter Communications will handle all aspects of public relations for
IMBA and National Park Service Reach Landmark Agreement
If you've ever tried to enjoy a National Park by mountain bike, chances are you've been disappointed. With some notable exceptions, America's premier park system is closed to off-road riding. That's going to change with a new five-year
Chaco Continues to Focus on People, Environment, and Profits
Ever since establishing Chaco in 1989, founder and President Mark Paigen has maintained a vision in which there is more than one bottom line. His Triple Bottom Line (TBL) is comprised of three equal parts – People, Environment and Profits – and forms the
Consumer Reports Launches GreenerChoices.org
More and more, consumers are making environmentally friendly choices in the purchases that they make. They are actively seeking out organic foods, avoiding dangerous chemicals in products, and looking for energy-efficient appliances. On Earth Day 2005, wi
Johnson Declines Dolphin’s Offer; Dolphin Still Fighting
Johnson Outdoors rejected Dolphin's increased offer to acquire approximately 1.5 million shares of the Company's authorized but unissued Class B common stock at $21.75 per share, as it had rejected an earlier $21.00 per share proposal. Additiona
Lafuma and Oxbow In Takeover Discussions
With several rumors circulating, The Lafuma Group made an announcement putting much speculation to rest. Lafuma and Oxbow, the French Surf and Snowboard company, are in takeover discussions. Shares for both groups have been suspended from trading until an
After Accounting Changes, Big 5 Sees 4.5% Sales Increase In Q1
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation first quarter net sales increased by 4.5% to $189.9 million from net sales of $181.8 million in the first quarter of 2004. Same store sales increased 1.7%. Net income increased to $7.2 million, or 32 cents per diluted shar
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