Costco reported comps increased 1% in September as a 6% gain in its international segment offset a 1% decline in the U.S…
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L.L. Bean Closing Waterville Call Center
L.L. Bean is closing its call center in Waterville, Maine at the end of April. A spokesperson for the company told WCSH-TV that all year-round employees have been offered positions at call centers in Portland, Bangor or Lewiston…
Dillard’s Comps Drop 6% in September
Dillard’s, Inc. reported comparable store sales decreased 6% for the five weeks ended October 3…
BJ’s Reports 0.5% Dip in September Same-Store Sales
BJ’s Wholesale Club, said comparable club sales during September decreased by 0.5%, including a negative impact of 6.0% from lower gasoline prices and volumes versus last year. Excluding the negative impact of gasoline sales, merchandise comparable
Bent Up Cycles Purchases Barcroft
Bent Up Cycles, one of the country’s largest retailers of recumbent bicycles, purchased Barcroft Cycles, the Falls Church, VA-based manufacturer of recumbent bicycles as the Barcroft Dakota, the Barcroft Virginia, the Barcroft Oregon and the Barcrof
Neiman Marcus’ Comps Plunge 17% in September
Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported comparable-store sales tumbled 16.9% during September…
Ross Stores Posts 8% September Same Store Jump
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales during September increased 12% to $629 million from $561 million a year ago. Same store sales for the month rose 8%…
TJX’s September Comps Climb 7%
The TJX Cos. sales for the five-week period ended October 3, were $2.0 billion, up 8% over the $1.8 billion a year earlier. Comparable store sales increased 7%…
Majestic Athletic Airs First Network TV Commercial
With the start of the MLB (Major League Baseball) Divisional Series, Majestic Athletic will be airing its first network television commercial. Majestic’s spot is one of few product ads that feature actual MLB on-field footage…
SKECHERS Expands in Mexico with Distribution Deal
Skechers USA, Inc. signed a deal with Grupo Charly, a leading footwear company in Mexico, to exclusively license and distribute SKECHERS footwear in Mexico. With this agreement, SKECHERS footwear is now available to consumers across North America…
Stride Rite Introduces Walking-Training Baby Shoes
The Stride Rite Children’s Group launched a new collection of baby shoes with patent-pending Sensory Response Technology (SRT). The technology is designed to improve the way a child learns to walk via a sensory feedback system. The company said its
Golf and Rugby Seven Expected to be Confirmed for 2016 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee on Friday are expected to approve the introduction of golf and rugby sevens to the program for the 2016 Games on Friday. According the the London's Independent, IOC members is expected to be the first new Olympic s
NRF Seeks to Reconsider Lobbyist’s Ban
The National Retail Federation asked President Obama to reconsider a new ban on registered lobbyists serving on committees created by Congress that advise the Administration on international trade policy issues…
Dickies Hires First Full-Service Ad Agency
Dickies has hired Goodby, Silverstein & Partners (GS&P) as its first ever full-service advertising agency of record. Historically, Dickies has managed creative advertising in-house, developing memorable and targeted efforts like the long-running “Legend I
Easton Hockey Signs NHL All-Stars
Easton Hockey announced the signing of multi-year, head-to-toe contract extensions with NHL All-Stars Zdeno Chara (Boston Bruins) and Ryan Getzlaf (Anaheim Ducks), in addition to deals with Brent Burns (Minnesota Wild), Derek Roy (Buffalo Sabres) and Mike
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