Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported revenues climbed 30.9 percent in the third quarter ended Oct. 30, to $230.2 million from $175.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Comparable stores sales increased 16 percent on a constant dollar basis. Earning
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Hibbett To Open Store in Portales, NM
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. announced the execution of a lease for a new store in Portales, NM. Currently Hibbett has 10 locations in the state of New Mexico…
Bon-Ton’s November Comps Decline
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the four weeks ended Nov. 26, 2011 decreased 4.9 percent. Total sales decreased 4.9 percent to $303.6 million for the four weeks compared with $319.1 million for the prior year period…
Macy’s November Comps Climb 4.8 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.47 billion for the four weeks ended Nov. 26, 2011, an increase of 5.3 percent compared with total sales of $2.34 billion in the four weeks ended Nov. 27, 2010. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales w
Costco’s Comps Jump 11 Percent in November
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $7.51 billion for the four weeks ended Nov. 27, an increase of 11 percent from $6.78 billion during the similar four-week period last year…
TJX Companies Reports November Comps Up 4 Percent
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 26 were $2.04 billion, up 4% over the $1.96 billion achieved during the four-week period ended Nov. 27, 2010. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 4% compared to last year
OR Winter Exhibitors Lease Record Space
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, which takes place Jan. 19-22 in Salt Lake City, has drawn more than 100 new exhibitors and nearly 900 returning exhibitors, according Nielsen Business Media, the show's producer. Nielsen has sold nearly 380,000 square
Johnson Outdoors Profits Rise in FY 2011
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced higher revenue, profit and earnings for fiscal 2011 as strong performance by new products in the company's Marine Electronic and Diving brands more than offset a 45 percent drop in…
REI Sets Grand Opening for Manhattan Store for Dec. 2-4
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) will hold the grand opening of REI SoHo, its first location in New York City, in the Puck Building Dec. 2-4. The 35,000-square-foot store, which employs 150, marks the sixth and largest store opened by REI in the Tri-sta
The North Face Publishes First Sustainability Report
The North Face issued its first public sustainability report, which covers the company's progress in 2010 on using bluesign approved and recycled fabrics, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste and increasing participation in outdoor recreation
SRAM Delaying Initial Public Offering Until 2012
SRAM, which recently bought out its majority shareholder, has postponed its initial public offering until next summer, according to a report in Bicycle Retailers and Industry News, or BRAIN…
Aetrex to Introduce GPS-Tracking Shoes
GTX Corp, the maker of two-way GPS Tracking Personal Location Services (PLS) devices, received its second commercial order from Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. The GTX Corp miniaturized 2 way GPS tracking devices are embedded in the Aetrex Ambulator collection bri
Foot Locker Opening Performance Concept in Europe
Foot Locker is opening new concept, Locker Room, in North London Borough of Barnet. Property Magazine International indicated that 4,350 square foot concept focuses on on sports performance footwear, showcasing brands including Nike, Adidas and Asics…
Shaquille O’Neal Looking to Redevelop Shoe Line
Shaquille O’Neal, who retired from the NBA last year, has hired Mary Gleason, who ran the Starter collection for Nike, to help revamp his Shaq-branded footwear and apparel…
Puma Pulls Shoes in UAE Flag Colors Amid Criticism
Puma has pulled a line of shoes featuring the colors of the United Arab Emirates flag following criticism that the sneakers were disrespectful. Shoes in the region are considered dirty and showing the soles of one's shoes is considered disrespectful
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