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%…

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

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

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

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

K2 Apparel Brands Open New DC in Reno N.V.

Marmot, Marker and Ex Officio announced today plans for a new distribution facility located in Reno, Nevada. Effective with Spring 2006, all products for each company as well as Dana Designs packs and accessories will ship from the new facility. The fac

MEC Switches to Wind Power

As many businesses North of the border consider the actions they will take to meet Canada’s Kyoto Protocol targets, Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) and the Pembina Institute released details of the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that MEC