Collective Extends Airwalk Partnership with Payless

Collective International, LLC has renewed its licensing partnership with Payless ShoeSource Inc. for the retailer to carry the Airwalk brand in its stores through 2014 with an option for renewing for an additional five years after.
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J.C. Penney DS Sales Rise 3.3%; Comps Up 1.4%

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. saw comparable sales at its department stores increase 1.4% in November on top of last year's 3.6% improvement. Total department store sales increased 3.3% for the month to $1.62 billion from $15.7 billion last year…

Saks November Comps Increase 7.2%

Saks Incorporated, for the four weeks ended November 25, 2006 compared to the four weeks ended November 26, 2005, total Company comparable store sales increased 7.2%, and total sales decreased 49.3%…

Dillard’s November Comps Down 3%

Dillard's, Inc. saw sales slip 1.8% to $550.8 million in November from $561.0 million in the same month last year. Sales in comparable stores decreased 3% for the four-week period…

Ross Stores Posts Flat November Comps

Ross Stores, Inc. saw a 7% increase in net sales for the month of November to $481 million from $451 million last ear. Comparable store sales for the month were flat after a 5% increase in the prior year…

TJX Companies November Comps Increase 3%; Cuts Guidance

The TJX Companies, Inc. sales for November were $1.6 billion, up 7% over the $1.5 billion achieved during the four-week period ended November 26, 2005. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended November 25, 2006, increased 3% over

Nike and adidas Launch New Brand Campaigns in U.K.

The London Financial Times is reporting that Nike and adidas are launching new brand campaigns that will set rules for retailers concerning service quality and brand presentation. Reportedly, JJB Sports and JD Sports will benefit the most from these two n

Access Distribution Enters License Deal with M3

Access Distribution has entered into a long term license agreement to produce and distribute M3 (millennium three) in
North America. This exclusive agreement will include M3 snowboards, M3 boots, M3 bindings, M3 outerwear and M3 skateboards…

ExOfficio Plans Third Retail Store

ExOfficio is opening a store in Bellevue, Washington with an inventive retail concept focusing on travel outfitting solutions to enhance the travelers' trip experience. Located in Lincoln Square near Bellevue Square in Bellevue, ExOfficio's new

Ballstars Adds Senior Graphic Designer

Ballstars hired Dan Parkison as its senior graphic designer. Parkison will be responsible for designing new templates that are offered to licensees as part of their system package, designing marketing and promotional materials, and doing photography of co