Federated Department Stores, Inc. saw September sales total $2.303 billion, a 6.5% decrease from $2.464 billion during the same month last year. Management attributed the sales decline to the divestiture or clearance of 78 duplicative store locations over
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TJX September Comps Increase 9%
The TJX Companies, Inc. saw sales of $1.70 billion for the month of September, which represents an increase of 14% over the $1.5 billion result posted during the same month last year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the month increased 9% over las
Saks September Comps Jump 10%; Sales Drop 33.1%
Retailer Saks Incorporated sawcomparable store sales for the overall company increase 10.0% for the month of September, while total sales decreased 33.1% to $343.1 million due to the sale of a large portion of the company's SDSG segment. By segment,
Ross Stores Posts 6% September Comps Gain
Ross Stores, Inc. posted a 12% increase in September sales to $499 million from $446 million in the same period last year. Comparable store sales for the month rose 6% on top of a 9% gain in the prior year…
Costco September Sales Up 8%; Comps Up 4%
Costco Wholesale Corporation saw September sales amount to $5.56 billion, representing an increase of 8% from $5.14 billion reported for the same month last year. Comparable sales increased 4% in the month, with 3% of the gain coming from the domestic mar
Pacific Sunwear September Comps Slip 2.4%
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported total sales for the month of September were $118.4 million, an increase of 4.2% over total sales of $113.7 million during the same period last year. Total company same-store sales decreased 2.4% during the same
Horny Toad Taps Harris as GM of Wholesale
Cammy Harris will take the reins at Horny Toad as their new General Manager of Wholesale. In her new role, Harris will be charged with development of new dealer relationships, broadening of existing dealer partnerships, and execution of Horny Toad’s natio
Twid’s Joins Sports, Inc.
The Sports, Inc. has added Twid's Sporting Goods of Midwest City, Okla. as its newest member. Twid's represents the third store that has joined Sports, Inc. over the past week, following the examples of Allen Sports Center and Schuylkill Valley
Hawk Foundation Adds Sullivan as Programs Manager
The Tony Hawk Foundation has hired skateboard-industry veteran Adam Sullivan as Programs Manager. In his new role, Sullivan will work with communities throughout the U.S. to help them navigate the skatepark-development process and the THF grant-applicatio
Hornung to Leave Pacific Cycle at Year-End
Chris Hornung, founder and CEO of Pacific Cycle, which is now owned by Dorel Industries, Inc. will be leaving the company at the end of this year. His departure is in accordance with an agreement concluded when Dorel acquired Pacific Cycle in early 2004.
Auclair Sports Tapped to Supply Gloves to USSA
Paris Glove of Canada has singed an agreement with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) that will see the company's subsidiary, Auclair Sports, Inc. become the exclusive supplier of gloves and mitts to the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Ski Teams
ITF Resolves Manufacturer Logo Dispute
The International Tennis Federation and the Grand Slam Committee have reached an agreement with adidas, Nike, and Puma resolving disputes and creating a common standard on the use of manufacturer’s identification on tennis apparel for ITF tournaments and
Nike Names VP/GMs for Basketball and Fitness
Nike appointed Larry Miller as VP and general manager of Basketball and Peter Ruppe as VP and general manager of Men's Training and Fitness. Miller and Ruppe will be responsible for developing and executing integrated global growth strategies for the
Bravo Sports Launches Commercial Division
Bravo Sports has launched a Commercial Division to service corporate, institutional, governmental and other non-retail customers. Customization of instant canopies and other outdoor products for promotional purposes will be the main focus of this newly e
Zumiez September Comps Jump 14.9%
Zumiez Inc. saw sales increase 47.3% in September to $28.7 million from $19.5 million for same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 14.9% for the five-week period, versus a comparable store sales increase of 10.1% in the ye
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