For the fourth consecutive year, CenterStone Technologies reported record numbers for transactions processed through its iVendix and Escape B2B e-commerce applications in 2008. The company's solutions have helped to expand the marketplace for vendors
Category: Apparel
Industry Chains Continue Respective Trends in January
Pacific Sunwear of California reported that total PacSun sales for the fiscal month of January declined 8% to $54.7 million from $59.6 million in the year ago period. PacSun comp sales dropped 11% for the month…
Layoffs at Brown Shoe and Macy’s
Macy's Inc. and Brown Shoe Co. joined a number of companies announcing major layoffs to streamline operations in the face of the recession. Macy's plans to cut 7,000 jobs, or 4% of its workforce, while Brown Shoe, the parent of Famous Footwear,
Court at Odds with CPSC on Safety Act Provisions
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a one year “Stay on Enforcement” for the submission of “Testing and Certification” of compliance with the new lead and phthalates laws. The CPSC said it would not require Testing and Certification on prod
Canada Anti-Dumping Complaint Filed Against China and Vietnam…
The Shoe Manufacturers Association of Canada requested that the Canada Border Services Agency re-investigate pricing of waterproof rubber footwear and bottoms exported or originating from the People's Republic of China and Vietnam…
Sport Chalet Reviews Strategic Alternatives
Sport Chalet, Inc. is evaluating strategic alternatives, including raising additional capital and amending or replacing its current credit facility. This includes retaining Wedbush Morgan Securities as its financial adviser in this process. In a press re
LaCrosse FW Q4 Net Halved on Higher Expenses
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported consolidated net sales of $35.1 million for the 2008 fourth quarter, up 8% from $32.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. For the full year 2008, consolidated net sales were $128.0 million, up 8% from $118.2 million in
Timberland Fourth Quarter Revenues Fall on Softness in North America
The Timberland Co. again reported disappointing revenues for its fourth quarter, concluding the year in “a very challenging retail environment reflecting a downturn in consumer spending and global economic uncertainty.” Still, despite this uncertainty, th
National Golf Rounds Played Drops 6.8% in December
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played Report showed that in December, golf rounds played varied vastly between regions, with participation in the Pacific, Mountain, East North Central, South Atlantic and South Central regions decreasing and partic
Tech Attributes Still King in Outdoor Apparel
Partnerships between leading outdoor technical apparel brands and manufacturers of technical fabrics continue to bring innovation to outdoor specialty retailers, but retailers want vendors to keep lifestyle in mind as well when developing new products. Ne
Easton Tabs VP Sales Baseball/Softball
Easton Sports has promoted Ray Ziolkowski from Sales Manager, Strategic Accounts to Vice President Sales, Baseball/Softball…
January Comps Decrease Slightly for Target
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 31, 2009 increased 0.8% to $4,138 million from $4,106 million for the four weeks ended Feb. 2, 2008. On this same basis, January comparable-store sales declined 3.3%…
TJX Co.’s Reports 4% Decline in January Comps
The TJX Companies, Inc. saw a 6% decline in net sales for fiscal January to $1.0 billion, down from the $1.1 billion achieved last year. For the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2009, sales reached $18.7 billion, up 2% from the $18.4 billion achieved during the
Costco Comps Slip 2% in January
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $5.10 billion for the month of January, down 0.2% from $5.11 billion for the same period last year. Comparable store sales for the month declined 2.0% after an increase of 7.0% last year. For the first tw
Stage Stores January Comps Fall 13.1%
Stage Stores, Inc. said total sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 31, 2009 decreased 9.4% to $74.4 million from $82.1 million in the prior year four week period ended Feb. 2, 2008. Comparable store sales for the month decreased 13.1% versus an incre