The Buckle’s May Comps Slide 5.4%

The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store sales for the four-week period ended May 29, 2010 decreased 5.4%. Net sales decreased 0.4% to $60.3 million from $60.6 million a year ago…

Stage Stores Sees 2.9% May Comp Decline

Stage Stores, Inc. reported that sales for the four week May period ended May 29, 2010 decreased 0.6% to $116 million from $117 million in the prior year four week period ended May 30, 2009. Comparable store sales decreased 2.9% this year versus a decreas

Bon-Ton’s May Comps Dip 1.1%

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the four weeks ended May 29, 2010 decreased 1.1%. Total sales for the four weeks decreased 1.3% to $186.5 million compared with $188.9 million for the prior year period…

Authentic Brands Group Raises $250MM

Authentic Brands Group LLC completed a $250 million equity capital raise with Green Equity Investors V, L.P., an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.; Knight's Bridge Capital Partners Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Counsel Corporation; and

LOOPTWORKS Expands Distribution into Wholesale

LOOPTWORKS, makers of apparel and accessories upcycled from pre-consumer industrial excess, is launching wholesale distribution with a focus on outdoor specialty stores and eco-friendly boutiques. The company said it has seen strong demand online at their

What’s UP PR Moving to Denver

In order to better serve the outdoor and snow sport industry, What's UP Public Relations is moving from Bozeman, MO to Denver, CO, effective June 15…

U.S. Golf Rounds Rebound in April

According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the US were up 10.5% April 2010 compared to April 2009 but still down 3.0% on a YTD basis. Public access play was up 11.6% for the month and private course activity was up 6.9%…

Golfsmith Launches New Club Giveaway Program

Just months after Phil Mickelson's Masters win resulted in Golfsmith giving away a $1 million in golf clubs, Golfsmith said it is teaming up with TaylorMade and a trio of golfers, Retief Goosen, Sergio Garcia and Sean O'Hair with a new national