Federated Department Stores reported total sales of $1.087 billion for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005, an increase of 1.6% compared to total sales of $1.069 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's February sal
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Nordstrom February Comps Up 7.0%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $463.2 million for the four-week period ending February 26, 2005, an increase of 8.4% compared to sales of $427.4 million for the four-week period ending February 28, 2004. Same-store sales increased 7.0%…
Target Comps Jump 9% in February
Target Corporation's net retail sales from continuing operations for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 increased 16.1% to $3.376 billion from $2.907 billion for the four-week period ended February 28, 2004. On this same basis, comparable-store s
Payless Comps Jump 13.5% in February
Payless ShoeSource same-store sales increased 13.5% during the February reporting period, the four weeks ended February 26, 2005. Company sales totaled $182.5 million, a 10.8% increase from $164.7 million during fiscal February of last year…
ISS Weighs In on Johnson Outdoors’ Going-Private Transaction
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that Johnson Outdoors shareholders vote in favor of Johnson Outdoors' proposed merger with JO Acquisition Corp. at the Company's special shareholder meeting on March 22, 2005…
May D.S. Comps Slip 4.1% in February
May Department Stores reported preliminary net sales of $1.01 billion for the four-week period ended Feb. 26, 2005, a 14.5% increase from $880 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 4.2%. February store-for-store sales de
Saks February Comps Increase 3.5%
Saks Incorporated, for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 compared to the four weeks ended February 28, 2004, total sales increased 2.6% and comparable store sales increased 3.5% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales increased 0
Kohl’s February Comps Climb 6.1%
Kohl's Corporation sales for the four-week period ended February 26, 2005 increased 20.4% over the four-week period ended February 28, 2004. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 6.1%…
Sears Comps Inch-up 1.3% in February
Sears, Roebuck and Co. comparable domestic store revenues increased 1.3% for the four weeks ended Feb. 26, 2005. Total domestic store revenues were $1.78 billion for the four-week period in February 2005, up 2.2% compared with the four weeks ended Feb. 28
Sean Leslie Joins Base Camp Communications
Base Camp Communications adventure sports and travel PR firm announced that journalist and outdoorsman Sean Leslie has joined the Base Camp team. For Base Camp, Leslie is an enthusiastic and experienced team member looking forward to sharing the load of
Thule Hires New Western Tech Rep.
Thule has hired Ben “Benny” Cruickshank as the new Western Technical Representative. As part of the Thule Envoy program, Cruickshank will be responsible for attending and assisting in-store training sessions, retailer sales events, and outdoor related co
KINeSYS Hires 27 New Sales Reps; Sales up 40% in 2004
KINeSYS has hired 27 new sales representatives. After a comprehensive review and extensive search, CEO Jeff Kletter handpicked these reps for their experience, knowledge and performance in each of KINeSYS’ key business segments, including outdoor, sportin
WaterMark Pulls in Second Recruit Since Portland Move
WaterMark has hired Chris Bogue, a 20-year sales veteran, as a director of sales for its family of outdoor brands. In this position, Bogue’s primary responsibilities will be to provide strategic direction towards the sales vision, work closely with the W
Saucony Posts Net Loss with 3% Q4 Sales Gain
Saucony announced a net loss of $316,000 in the fourth quarter of 2004, compared to net income of $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2003. Diluted loss per share was (5 cents) per Class A share and (5 cents) per Class B share. Net sales for the fourth
Sportsman’s Guide Sales Jump 29%; Income up 21%
The Sportsman's Guide reported sales for the quarter were $92.5 million, a 29% increase over the $71.7 million reported one year ago. The Company reported net earnings of $4.6 million, or 85 cents per fully diluted share for the fourth quarter, compa
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