Author: SGB Media

Sears Posts 1.1% Increase in February Comps

March 4, 2004 SGB Update

Sears, Roebuck and Co. comparable domestic store revenues
increased 1.1 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2004. Total domestic store revenues were $1.7 billion for the four-week period in February 2004, down 0.5 percent, compared with the four we

February Comps Up 3.3% at May

March 4, 2004 SGB Update

The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $880 million for the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2004, a 4.1% increase from $846 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales increased 2.6%. February store-for-st

Costco Comps up 11% in February

March 4, 2004 SGB Update

Costco Wholesale Corporation announced its operating results for the 4-week retail reporting month of February. The Company today reported net sales of $3.49 billion for the 4-week retail reporting month of February, the four weeks ended February 29, 200

Saks Inc Posts 14.7% February Comp sIncrease

March 4, 2004 SGB Update

Saks Incorporated announced that for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004 compared to the four weeks ended March 1, 2003 total sales increased 16.1% and comparable store sales increased 14.7% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales

Sea to Summit Sees 120% Growth

March 4, 2004 SGB Update

Sea to Summit, manufacturer of backpacking and travel accessories, experienced 120-percent growth in 2003.
On the heels of this success, Sea to Summit principle Andrew Dunbar expanded the product offerings in the Sea to Summit line to the U.S. market and

Yurts Get Some Backbone

March 3, 2004 SGB Update

The Colorado Yurt Company has retained Backbone Media to manage its public relations efforts. Based in Montrose, Colo., The Colorado Yurt Company, formerly known as Advance Canvas Design, was founded in Colorado in 1977 by Dan and Emma Kigar. Since its mo

Footstar Permitted Access to Credit Facility

March 3, 2004 SGB Update

Footstar has received interim court approval to access a new $300 million debtor in possession (DIP) financing package that was committed to it by a bank group led by Fleet National Bank and GECC Capital Markets Group, Inc. This credit facility is now ava

West Marine Reports 13.8% Comp Sales Increase for February

March 3, 2004 SGB Update

West Marine net sales for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004 were $35.5 million, a 14.0% increase from net
sales of $31.1 million for the four week period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for February increased 13.8% compared to the same period

American Eagle February Comps Up 15.2%

March 3, 2004 SGB Update

American Eagle Outfitters total sales for the month ended February 28, 2004 increased 27.3% to $94.6 million, compared to $74.3 million for the month ended March 1, 2003. Comparable store sales for the American Eagle Outfitters stores increased 15.2% for

Giuliani Partners Invests in CamelBak

March 2, 2004 SGB Update

Giuliani Partners announced that it is becoming a strategic investor in CamelBak Products. According to Giulliani Partners, “CamelBak has developed a superior product with applications that extend well beyond the sports and recreation market into the real

Everlast Goes to Singapore

March 2, 2004 SGB Executive

Everlast Worldwide announced that it had entered into a licensing agreement with Alantic Sports Pte. Ltd. of Singapore for the launch of Everlast-branded men's, women's and children's apparel; underwear; footwear; socks; and sports bags in

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