Amer Group 2003 Profits Down 5.5% on Flat Sales

Amer Group's net sales in 2003 were up 0.2% to €1,104.4 million ($1.25 bn) compared to €1,101.9 million ($1.04 bn) in 2002. Excluding foreign currency exchange rates, sales would have increased 9.6%. Excluding both the Precor gain and the FX rate l

Shoe Carnival Comps Down 3.3% in January

Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended January 31, 2004 increased 6.4% to $30.2 million from sales of $28.4 million for the four-week period ended February 1, 2003. Comparable store sales decreased 3.3% in January 2004. SCVL bl

Foot Locker Gets Lift in Q4; Comps Up 3.9%

Foot Locker, Inc. reported sales for the 13-week period ended January 31, 2004 of $1,333 million, versus $1,214 million in the comparable period last year, an increase of 9.8%. Comparable store sales for the Company's 2003 fourth quarter increased 3.

Genesco Acquires Hatworld in $165 Million Deal

Genesco Inc. and Hat World Corporation they have signed a definitive agreement whereby Genesco will acquire Hat World, a leading specialty retailer of licensed and branded headwear. The total purchase price for Hat World will be $165 million, subject to a

Hibbett Posts 8.3% Comp Store Sales Gain for Q4

Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net sales for the 13-week period ended January 31, 2004 increased 20.8% to $91.2 million, a new Company record, compared with $75.5 million for the 13-week period ended February 1, 2003. Comparable store sales for the

SIA Sells Customers First to Leisure Trends

SnowSports Industries America has announced the sale of Customers First to the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) based in Boulder, Col. Leisure Trends’ acquisition will enable Customers First to enhance its product line, offer a broader scope of services and t

OR Feels Some Positive Momentum

Outdoor Retailer recently held its annual Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Utah and spirits were high throughout the Salt Palace Convention Center as retailers and exhibitors gathered to discuss the business, politics and future of the outdoors.

May Dept. Stores January Comps Up 4.6%

The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $715 million for the four-week period ended Jan. 31, 2004, a 9.2% increase from $655 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales increased 5.3%. January store-for-sto

January Comps Up 5.1% at Target

Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004 increased 11.9% to $3.063 billion from $2.738 billion for the four-week period ended February 1, 2003. Comparable-store sales increased 5.1% from January 2003

J. C. Penney January Comps Jump 6.4%

J. C. Penney reported comparable department store sales
increased 6.4 % for the four weeks ended January 24, 2004,
exceeding expectations. Sales reflect early sell through of Spring apparel, as well as successful clearance of seasonal merchandise…

Goody’s January Comps Down 1.6%

Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales for fiscal periods ended January 31, 2004 (fiscal 2003) compared with fiscal periods ended February 1, 2003 as follows:

ShopKo January Comps Up 3.2%

ShopKo Stores reported consolidated sales for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004 increased 3.2 percent to $199.3 million from $193.0 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales
increased 3.2 percent…

January Comps Up 13% at Costco

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $3.44 billion for the four weeks ended February 1, 2004, an increase of 16% from $2.97 billion in the same four-week period of the prior fiscal year. January Comps Rose 13%…