Stein Mart, Inc reported sales of $138.6 for the five weeks of March, down 14.7%, compared to sales of $162.5 million for the same period a year ago. Same-store sales declined 17.1%. The company said results were affected by calendar changes and urged inv
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MLS Partners With SGMA Sports Licensing Show
dmg world media reported that Major League Soccer (MLS) has endorsed the new SGMA Sports Licensing Show. In addition, the league has become an Official League Partner of the show…
Bon-Ton March Comps Decline 5.3%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales for fiscal March decreased 5.3% compared to the prior year period. Total sales for the five weeks decreased 4.9 % to $274.0 million compared to $288.0 million for the prior year period…
West Marine’s Sales Fall 10% in March
West Marine said net sales declined 10%, or by $12.5 million, for the 13 weeks ended March 29. Comparable store sales for the first quarter decreased 9.4%. The marine supply company's CEO said he sees no evidence the market will rebound in the short
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
Conservation Alliance Identifies Winter Grant Winners
The Conservation Alliance announced recipients of its Winter 2008 funding cycle. Seventeen groups were awarded a total of $450,000, or half what the organization will grant this year…
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
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