Kohl’s Sees 7.2% Drop in May Comps

Kohl’s Corporation saw net sales increase 1.2% to $1.21 billion from $1.19 billion last year. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 7.2%. For the 17 weeks ended May 31, 2008, total sales were up 1.4%, but were down 6.8% on a comparable store basis.

Ross Stores Report 7% May Comps Increase

Ross Stores, Inc. recorded a 7% rise in same store sales for fiscal May. Net sales increased 14% for the period to $513 million from $450 million last year. For the year-to-date period, sales totaled $2.07 billion, an 11% increase over the $1.86 billion i

Saks May Comps Slide 8.7%

Saks Incorporated net sales declined 8.7% to $227.2 million for the month of May from $248.9 million last year. Comparable store sales decreased 8.7% for the period…

ispo Gets New Communications Manager

Maud von Hoff has been named communications manager, consumer goods fairs at Messe München GmbH. In this role she will be managing the trade fairs ispo, Golf Europe and inhorgenta europe…

FINIS Appoints VP of Sales

FINIS has appointed Byron Dana Lindstrom as its new vice president of sales. FINIS will look to Lindstrom to share his extensive knowledge and vast experience to further build the company’s global presence…

NSGA: Sporting Goods Sales to Be Flat in 2008

Retail sales of sporting goods, including footwear, apparel and equipment, are expected to be just below flat to last year by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Sales are forecast to reach $53.4 billion for 2008, down slightly from the $53.5

CSGA Awards Flood with Lifetime Membership Award

The Canadian Sporting Goods Association (CSGA) has named Doug Flood the recipient of the association’s Lifetime Membership Award. Flood was chairman of the board for the CSGA from 2004 to 2006 and currently serves as the VP, sales and marketing for Nature

Chicago Among Four Finalists to Host 2016 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has shortened the list of possible host cities for the 2016 Olympics to four: Chicago (USA), Tokyo (Japan), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), and Madrid (Spain). The candidate cities were accepted unanimously from seven applican

Zumiez Reports 0.2% Comps Growth in May

Zumiez Inc. reported a 0.2% comparable store sales increase for the month of May. Net sales grew 14.7% to $26.0 million from $22.7 million. The company's comparable store sales increased 11.2% in the year ago period…

Stream Works Taps Harden as EVP

Steve Harden, director of sales of adidas for 4 years and the previous 7 years in various sales and marketing positions within the brand, was appointed EVP of marketing and sales of Stream Works and Hat Tail, makers of fishing gear and headwear. Harden wi

Callaway to Shutter Golf Ball Plant in New York

According to local reports, Callaway Golf Company plans to shut down operations at its golf ball manufacturing plant in Gloversville, NY. The closing will leave approximately 120 employees out of work with Callaway intending to take its production oversea

DSW Net Drops in Q1 as Comps Slide

DSW Inc. reported first quarter net sales increased 2.6% to $366.3 million from net sales of $357.0 million for the same period last year. Net income for the first quarter ending May 3, 2008, however, dropped to $10.3 million from $23.7 million last year.

Tubbs Snowshoes Names Events Manager

Wendy Miller has joined Tubbs Snowshoes as the company's new events manager. Her responsibilities will include the planning and coordination of the Tubbs Romp to Stomp Series, the company’s successful breast cancer fund-raising event series…