TJX February Comps Jump 6%

The TJX Companies reported February 2005 sales were $1.0 billion, up 12% over the $934 million achieved during the four-week period ended February 28, 2004. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended February 26, 2005, increased 6%

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Sportsman’s Guide Sales Jump 29%; Income up 21%

The Sportsman's Guide reported sales for the quarter were $92.5 million, a 29% increase over the $71.7 million reported one year ago. The Company reported net earnings of $4.6 million, or 85 cents per fully diluted share for the fourth quarter, compa

NPD: Athletic Footwear Consumer Spending Climbs 3.1%

Consumer spending for athletic footwear rose 3.1% to $16.4 billion in 2004, according to research by The NPD Group. Consumers actually purchased 4.5% more pairs of athletic shoes in 2004 than the year before, but spent an average of 1.6% less for each pai

The Par Shop Wins Mizuno’s Fitter of the Year Award

Each year, Mizuno recognizes select customer accounts for their outstanding commitment to Mizuno’s custom fitting program. For 2004, Mizuno’s Fitter of the Year is The Par Shop in Menominee, Michigan. Regional winners include: Golfing By Design, Sanford

PacSun February Comps Climb 10.5%

Pacific Sunwear of California total sales for the four weeks of February, 2005 were $83.1 million, an increase of 22.7% over total sales of $67.7 million for the four weeks of February of fiscal 2004. Company same-store sales increased 10.5% for the compa

PacSun Q4 Income Climbs 19% with 5.1% Comp Sales increase

Pacific Sunwear of California net income for the fourth quarter increased 19% to $40.9 million compared to $34.5 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003. Total sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 were $379.7 million, an increase of 16.2% ove

Foot Locker Beats Street Estimates for Q4; Net Up 21%

Foot Locker, Inc. reported net income for its fourth quarter ended January 29, 2005 increased 21% to 57 cents per share, or $89 million, from 47 cents per share, or $71 million in Q4 last year. Sales increased 15.1% to $1.54 billion this year compared wi