October Comps Rise 3.5% At Nordstrom

Nordstrom preliminary sales are $454.4 million for the four-week period ending November 1, 2003, an increase of 6.7 % compared to sales of $425.8 million for the four-week period ending November 2, 2002. Same-store sales increased 3.5 %…

Neiman Marcus Comps Up 9.7% In October

In the four-week October period, comparable revenues in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus stores and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 6.4 percent. Revenue growth trends were the strongest in the Company's stores located in

May Company Comps Down 4.2%

The May Department Stores net sales were $887.2 million for the four-week period ended Nov. 1, 2003, a 2.4% decrease from $909.1 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 4.2%. October store-for-store sales decreased 3.5%, e

October Comps Down 5.8% at Gottschalks

Gottschalks announced that same store sales for the month of October 2003 decreased 5.8% from the prior year. Total sales for the month decreased 8.2% to $44.9 million from $48.9 million in October 2002…

Federated October Comps Down 2.0%

Federated Department Stores total sales were $1.058 billion for the four weeks ended November 1, 2003, a decrease of 2.1 percent compared to total sales of $1.081 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's October sales

The Hockey Company YTD Sales Up 13.1%

The Hockey Company announced financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. Net sales were $171.2 million, an increase of 13.1% compared with last year. Gross margin grew by $9.8 million or 14.6% to $76.9 million or 44.9% of sales compare

Speedo Extends Phelps Deal Through 2009

SPEEDO has extended an endorsement deal with swimming superstar Michael Phelps through 2009. This summer, the 18-year old American set an astonishing seven world records in just 41 days. It is SPEEDO's richest swimwear sponsorship of all-time and inc

The Conservation Alliance Announces Annual Grants

The Conservation Alliance, a coalition of outdoor industry businesses working to fund conservation and recreation causes, announced its latest round of funding, six grants totaling $160,000 to organizations working to protect lands for habitat and recreat

Lotto Named Technical Sponsor Of WTA Tour

Following its strategic partnership with the Women's Tennis Association Tour, Lotto Sport Italia announces a significant agreement with Octagon/Anschutz Entertainment Group which recognizes the Italian company as Technical Sponsor of the WTA Tour Cha

Gildan Joins Fair Labor Association

Gildan Activewear is the first Canadian company and the
first manufacturer catering to the wholesale imprinted activewear industry to become a Participating Company of the Fair Labor Association…

Grabber Brings In New Account Executives

GRABBER Performance Group has added two new account executives to its sales force. A.J. Stanley joins GPG as Western Region Account Executive, while Ryan Johnson joins the team as Eastern Region Account Executive. Both will be responsible for inside sales

Parlee Launches Demo Fleet

Parlee Cycles has announced the immediate availability of their demo fleet of bicycles to authorized Parlee Dealers. The demo fleet is designed so that customers can test ride a Parlee frame before purchase…

66º NORTH Debuts In US Market

66º NORTH, a 77-year-old line of rugged outdoor apparel, will soon make its U.S. debut from Iceland. The company, which dates back to 1926, will mark its launch in the U.S. with a line that includes High Performance, Active Wear, Travel and Leisure, Baby

Sierra Designs Screams For PR

Sierra Designs and Ultimate Direction, technical leaders of innovative outdoor clothing, gear and hydration systems today announced that it has hired Scream Agency, LLC as
its agency-of-record…

ITF and Fossil announce Davis Cup sponsorship

The International Tennis Federation (ITF)announced Fossil is to become an International Sponsor and the Official Watch of Davis Cup. The ITF and Fossil have signed a multiyear agreement, starting with the Final of the 2003 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas between