Golf specialty retailer, Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. has priced its initial public offering in the range of $14.00 to $16.00. The company expects to sell 6 million shares of its common stock when it debuts under the “GOLF” ticker symbol on the
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Bon-Ton May Sales Boosted by Carson’s Acquisition
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. posted a 161% increase in net sales for the month of May to $232.3 million from $89.0 million for the same period last year. May sales include $148.5 million from the Carson's stores. Bon-Ton comparable store sales decreased
BJ’s May Comps Get 2.2% Kick from Gasoline Sales
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. reported an 8.6% sales increase for the month of May to $655.5 million from $603.4 million in May 2005. On a comparable club basis, sales increased by
4.2% including a contribution from sales of gasoline of approximately 2.2
May Co. Boosts May Federated Sales; Comps Up 9.2%
Federated Department Stores, Inc. saw total sales of $2.026 billion for the month of May, an improvement of 70.2% over last year's $1.189 billion. On a same-store basis, Federated's sales for the month of May were up 9.2%. This is above the comp
Ross Stores May Comps Up 5%
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales of $417 million for the month of May, a 13% jump from $370 million during the same month last year. Comparable store sales for the month increased 5% on top of a 7% gain in the prior year…
Finish Line Q1 Sales Slip 0.8%; Comps Down 7.2%
The Finish Line, Inc. saw net sales decrease 0.8% to $289.0 million for the first quarter from $291.3 million for the same period last year. Total company comparable store net sales for Q1 decreased 7.2%. By concept, Finish Line comparable store net sales
Kohl’s May Comps Increase 3.1%
Kohl's Corporation posted a sales increase of 11.5% for the month of May with sales totaling $1.00 billion, up from $899.1 million for the same month last year. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.1%…
Nordstrom Comps Increase 7.8% in May
Nordstrom, Inc. reported sales of $600.8 million for the month of, a 10.1% jump from sales of $545.6 million during last year's May. Same-store sales increased 7.8%. Preliminary year-to-date sales of $2.39 billion were an increase of 8.5% from sales
Berkshire/Russell Deal Passes through Antitrust Review Period
The waiting period for US antitrust review under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired for Berkshire Hathaway's pending acquisition of Russell Corporation. The waiting period terminated on May 30, 2006…
Fisher Added to Nikwax Board
Chas Fisher, president of Nikwax N.A., was
voted to the executive board overseeing Nikwax N.A., Nikwax UK and Paramo in
late May…
SIA Launches Model for Success Workshops
Five separate education workshops organized by SnowSports Industries America (SIA) this fall for retailers, suppliers and reps will feature presentations on the newly completed Model for Success and a new sales training program for retail sales people. Th
Billabong Teams With Jason Borte Surf School
Billabong and Jason Borte Surf School have teamed up to bring a series of Billabong Surf Camps to several prominent surfing locations along the East Coast of the United States. Beginning June 2006, the camps will take place in Virginia Beach, Virginia; Gi
Zumiez May Comps Jump 18.2%
Zumiez Inc. saw total net sales for the month of May increase 39.5% to $15.0 million from $10.7 million during the year-ago month. The company's comparable store sales increased 18.2% for the four week period, versus a comparable store sales increase
Cabela’s Refinance of Bonds Nets $53 million
Cabela's Incorporated refinanced a portion of its economic development bonds related to the company's Wheeling, West Virginia location. As a result, the company has received roughly $53 million dollars from the retirement of certain of those bon
NGF: April Rounds Played Up 8%
For the forth consecutive month, golf rounds played in the U.S. were up, according to the National Golf Foundation. An increase of 8.0% was achieved in April 2006 vs. April 2005, on a same-store basis, which resulted in a 9.0% gain year-to-date. The North
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