Dillard’s Records 10% Slide in March Comps

Dillard’s, Inc. saw net sales for fiscal March decline 8.5% to $621.7 million from $679.6 million the year before. The company noted that the 2008 five-week period contained one less shopping day than the 2007 period due to the shift of the Easter holiday

BJ’s Comps Rise 6%

BJ's Wholesale Club Inc reported sales at its stores open at least a year rose 6 percent in March. The same-store sales result included a contribution of 3.4 percent from sales of gasoline, while a calendar shift in the timing of Easter hurt the res

Neiman-Marcus Recors Slight Rise in March Comps

Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported comparable store sales rose 0.4% to $425 million for fiscal March. Overall net sales increased 1.8% to $430 million for the month from $423 million last year. In the five-week March period, comparable revenues in the Specialty

Ross Comps Decrease 2% for March

Ross Stores, Inc. saw net sales for March increase 6% to $633 million from $599 million last year. Comparable store sales for the month declined 2% on top of a 6% gain in March 2007…

Saks March Same-Store Sales Fall 2.9%

Saks Inc. said its same-store sales fell 2.9% in March. The luxury retailer said its total sales for the five weeks ended April 5 fell 3% to $276.2 million, from $284.4 million in the prior-year period…

Mountain Hardwear Opens First Store

Mountain Hardwear Inc. opened its first retail store. Located in downtown Portland, Ore. The 3,000-square-foot store showcases the largest selection of Mountain Hardwear apparel and equipment and Montrail footwear in the world…

Man Alive Hires VP and GMM

The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Ernest Brown has been appointed VP and GMM of its Man Alive division. In this role, Brown will be responsible for all product lines, men's and women's apparel and accessories for Man Alive stores and will rep

Nike Extends Sponsorship of U.S. Olympic, Paralympic Teams

Nike announced it will extend its relationship with the U.S. Olympic Committee as an Official Outfitter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams through the London 2012 Olympic Games. As an Official Outfitter, Nike will provide U.S. Olympic and Paralympic

House Votes to Set Aside Western Acreage for Recreation

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 277-140 today to pass HR 2016, the National Landscape Conservation System Act. Passage of the legislation, which sets aside 26 million acres of Bureau of Land Management land for recreation, is a major priority for

Brown Shoe to Move Madison HQ to St. Louis

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. plans to join together employees from its Madison, Wis.-based Retail and St. Louis-based divisions to create a more connected footwear company, headquartered in St. Louis. All of the approximately 270 Madison-based employees will

NSGA: Volleyball Only Team Sport to Grow in 2007

According to the National Sporting Goods Association, exercise walking remained the most popular sport in 2007 in terms of participation as it grew 2.7%, a position it has held since 1990. Data contained in NSGA’s annual “Sports Participation – Series I a

NRF: Online Sales to Grow 17% in 2008

In a year where retail industry sales are expected to experience sluggish growth, Americans will continue to flock to the Internet, according to The State of Retailing Online 2008. The survey of 125 retailers suggests online retail will continue to be a b

OIA Delivers Letter of Support for NLCS

Outdoor Industry Association and American Hiking Society have delivered a letter to Congress from 60 member companies announcing unified support of the Bureau of Land Management’s National Landscape Conservation System. The U.S. House of Representatives i

Everlast Forms Mixed Martial Arts Initiative

Everlast Worldwide Inc. has partnered with Randy “The Natural” Couture with a long term exclusive contract. This long-term partnership marks the commitment of Everlast to become the premiere brand in the fastest growing sport of Mixed Martial Arts…