The International Council of Shopping Centers reported that U.S. chain store sales in February rose by a strong 3.7% on a comparable store basis, or much better than its expectation. The February showing was the strongest since November 2007 (+4.9%), whic
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Billabong to License Skate Brand Plan B
Billabong International Limited today announced it has entered an exclusive 10-year agreement to license the California-based skateboard brand Plan B…
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Cornell Activists Protest Nike over Plant Closings
Cornell University's Chapter of Students Against Sweatshops (CSAS) launched a new campaign dubbed, 'Just Pay It,' to protest events surrounding the closing of two factories in Honduras that had been operated by Nike subcontractors. As repor
Court backs EU anti-dumping duties on Chinese shoes
A European court has dismissed Chinese claims that a recent decision to impose anti-dumping duties on shoes from China and Vietnam was unfair…
Target Reports February Comps Up 2.4%
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010 were $4.64 billion, an increase of 6.0% from $4.37 billion for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2009. On this same basis, February comparable-store sales increased 2
Nordstrom’s February Comps Up 10.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 10.3% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010 compared with the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2009. Preliminary total retail sales of $539 million for February 2010 increased 14.5% compared wi
Neiman Marcus Experiences 11.3% Increase in February Comps
In the four-week February period, comparable revenues in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus Stores and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 5.1%…
Brownells Expands Warehouse
Brownells confirmed in a recent release that a 37,000 square foot expansion of their Montezuma, IA warehouse is well underway…
Professional Anglers Association Hires Industry Veterans Clemons and Knight
The Professional Anglers Association said it has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director…
Lewis Adds Responsibilities at ATA
Maria Lewis has been named exhibitor and member services manager for the Archery Trade Association. The ATA said Lewis, who has managed member services since she was hired in September 2009, will coordinate booth selection for the 2011 Show and serve as t
Unexpected Resignation Sends NASGW Back to Executive Search
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers announced it is re-launching the search for a new association President due to the “regrettable and unexpected” resignation of Mark Kresser…
Hincapie Sportswear Adds Another Rep
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Scott Hedin as retail sales representatives for the brand in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Hedin will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell
All3Sports Partners with Ironman Champ Craig Alexander
Atlanta-based triathalon and cycling shop all3sports.comhas partnered with two-time Ironman World Champion, Craig Alexander as part of new ownership's greater emphasis on supporting world-class athletes…
Canada Goose Opens Third Intuit Resource Center in Canada
Canada Goose, the maker of down-insulated outerwear, is establishing a third Canada Goose Resource Center at Larga Baffin Ltd. in Ottawa, Ontario. Canada Goose also announced that Tilley Endurables, the maker of hats and travel clothing, will be providing
Costco Sees 5% Comp Increase in February
Costco reported net sales of $5.61 billion for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2010, an increase of 11% from $5.06 billion in the same four-week period of the prior fiscal year. Comparable-store sales in the U.S. rose 5%…
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