Payless ShoeSource same-store sales decreased 2.3% during
the November reporting period, the four weeks ended November 27, 2004. Company sales totaled $206.4 million, a 1.0 percent decrease from $208.5 million during fiscal November of last year…
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Ross November Comps Fall 2%
Ross Stores reported sales of $391 million for the four weeks ended November 27, 2004, a 7% increase over the $364 million in sales for the four weeks ended November 29, 2003. Comparable store sales for the same period declined 2% on top of a 5% gain in t
Kohl’s Reports Flat November Comps
Kohl's sales for the four-week period ended November 27, 2004 increased 13.4% over the four-week period ended November 29, 2003. On a comparable store basis,
sales were flat to last year…
Sears November Comps Climb 2.8%
Sears, Roebuck and Co. comparable domestic store revenues increased 2.8 percent for the four weeks ended Nov. 27, 2004. Total domestic store revenues were $2.51 billion for the four-week period in November 2004, up 1.9 percent compared with the four weeks
May D.S. Comps Drop 7.9% in November
May Department Stores reported preliminary net sales of $1.39 billion for the four-week period ended Nov. 27, 2004, a 10.0% increase from $1.26 billion in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 7.9%. November store-for-store sales d
Royal Precision Adds ACI to PR Effort
Royal Precision, an industry leader in golf club shaft and grip manufacturing, has selected Alday Communications, Inc. (ACI) for additional public relations support in building consumer and trade awareness, announced Ray Lucas, VP Sales and Marketing of R
Nokian Completes Sale of Bicycle Tire Business
The agreement concerning the sale of Nokian bicycle tire business was signed and confirmed yesterday. Also the sale of the factory premises in the town of Lieksa and the conditions related to the deal were accepted. The bicycle tire unit will continue its
Outlast Should Finish 2004 with a Record Year
According to Outlast Technologies, at year-end 2004, revenues will have increased almost five-times over year-end revenues of 2001 and the company will be profitable and cash flow positive. According to George Cattermole, CEO/President, “This progress is
Teko Adds Oeko-Tex 100 Certification
Teko has received the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 environmental certification for all of its socks. Teko is proud to be one of the relatively few companies in the world to achieve this prestigious certification…
Schwinn Brings the Sting-Ray North of the Border
Dorel Industries Inc. and Canadian Tire announced
that the highly popular Schwinn Sting-Ray bicycle is now available in Canada. The Schwinn brand is part of the Pacific Cycle line-up. Pacific Cycle was
acquired by Dorel earlier this year…
Rocky Elects Campbell to Board
Rocky Shoes & Boots announced that J. Patrick Campbell has been elected to a newly created position on its Board of Directors, increasing the board to eight members. Mr. Campbell, since January 2004, has served as a consultant and Chief of Technology and
REI’s Sally Jewell Joins NPCA Board of Trustees
Sally Jewell, chief operating officer of Recreational Equipment, Inc., has been elected to the board of trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association. The board is the governing body for the non-partisan park watchdog organization. Jewell's
Outdoor Research Partners with JAM Media
Outdoor Research has partnered with Julie McFadden of JAM Media to enhance PR efforts. Julie McFadden has worked in marketing for the past 14 years, including much success in the outdoor industry.. She has been working with Exped since 2001, which Outdoor
PrimaLoft Lands Special Forces Deal
The U.S. Special Forces, which includes the Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Delta Forces and the Air Force, has adopted PrimaLoft – Insulation Technology as the insulating layer for its Protective Combat Uniform (PCU). PrimaLoft was originally developed in the
Hayes Brothers Snowboards Hires Schorr as N.E. Rep
Hayes Brothers Snowboards has hired veteran industry sales rep, Jeff Schorr. Jeff will handle sales throughout the northeast, along with taking on some sales manager duties. Founder Steve Hayes said, “Hayes Brothers has made solid inroads without any sal
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