Sears, Roebuck and Co. comparable domestic store revenues
increased 1.1 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2004. Total domestic store revenues were $1.7 billion for the four-week period in February 2004, down 0.5 percent, compared with the four we
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February Comps Up 3.3% at May
The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $880 million for the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2004, a 4.1% increase from $846 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales increased 2.6%. February store-for-st
Costco Comps up 11% in February
Costco Wholesale Corporation announced its operating results for the 4-week retail reporting month of February. The Company today reported net sales of $3.49 billion for the 4-week retail reporting month of February, the four weeks ended February 29, 200
Sea to Summit Sees 120% Growth
Sea to Summit, manufacturer of backpacking and travel accessories, experienced 120-percent growth in 2003.
On the heels of this success, Sea to Summit principle Andrew Dunbar expanded the product offerings in the Sea to Summit line to the U.S. market and
Ashworth Fiscal Q1 Net Income Up on 2.6% Sales Gain
Ashworth, Inc. reported that consolidated net revenue for the first quarter ended January 31, 2003 increased 2.6% to $27.3 million as compared to $26.6 million for the first quarter of 2003. Consolidated first quarter net income increased to $134,000, or
Coastcast Cuts Q4 Net Loss 77% as Sales Increase 26%
Coastcast Corporation reported sales for the fourth quarter of 2003 increased 25.6% to $10.2 million from $8.1 million in the year earlier quarter. The net loss for the quarter narrowed considerably to $574,000, or 8 cents per diluted share, versus a net
Callaway Expands Trade In Program to Include Other Brands
Callaway Golf Company announced plans to expand its successful Trade In! Trade Up! program to include products from other golf brands. Acting on strong feedback from consumers and retailers, Trade In! Trade Up! will now make it easy for owners of other ma
NRF: Retail Execs Saw February Increases
The American consumer continued to shop and spend at high levels in February, according to the latest findings of the NRF Executive Opinion Survey, a monthly index by the National Retail Federation (NRF). The Retail Sector Performance Index (RSPI) dipped
Mavis to Oversee All Product at Brooks
Brooks Sports, Inc. has elevated Stan Mavis to senior vice president of product. Formerly senior vice president of apparel and accessories, Mavis will now take on new footwear management responsibilities to help Brooks leverage recent brand and category g
La Sportiva Lowers Prices on Rock-Climbing Shoes
La Sportiva is lowering wholesale/MSRP prices on all Italian-made rock shoes by 15% to 20%, as reported in The B.O.S.S. Report (BOSS_0405). This means the award-winning Testarossa, formerly $160, will now cost $130. The Venom, its slipper counterpa
Nike Makes U.S. Management Changes
Nike is apparently re-shuffling roles for some key managers in the U.S. market. Claire Hammill, formerly VP of U.S. Commerce and Retail is now VP/GM of New Business Development. Elliot Hill, Formerly VP of U.S. Retail is now VP of U.S. Commerce and Retai
Dick’s SG Announces Finance Promotions
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has announced that Jeffrey R. Hennion has been named to the position of Senior Vice President – Strategic Planning. In this newly created role, Mr. Hennion will be responsible for leading DKS' Strategic Planning and
Deckers Files to Sell Shares
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed public offering of 3,500,000 shares of common stock consisting of 1,500,000 primary shares offered by the Company and 2,000,000 share
Yurts Get Some Backbone
The Colorado Yurt Company has retained Backbone Media to manage its public relations efforts. Based in Montrose, Colo., The Colorado Yurt Company, formerly known as Advance Canvas Design, was founded in Colorado in 1977 by Dan and Emma Kigar. Since its mo
Giuliani Partners Invests in CamelBak
Giuliani Partners announced that it is becoming a strategic investor in CamelBak Products. According to Giulliani Partners, “CamelBak has developed a superior product with applications that extend well beyond the sports and recreation market into the real
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