Bon-Ton Comps Up Slightly in May

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales in the four weeks ended May 26 increased 1.5 percent. Total sales increased 1.2 percent to $183.1 million in the current year compared with $181.0 million in the year-ago period…

Nordstrom’s Comps Climb 5.3 Percent in May

Nordstrom reported a 5.3 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended May 26, 2012 compared with the four-week period ended May 28, 2011. Preliminary total retail sales of $870 million for May 2012 increased 9.3 percent compared wit

Kohl’s Comps Dip in May

Kohl’s Corporation said that for the four-week month ended May 26, 2012 total sales decreased 2.6 percent and comparable store sales decreased 4.2 percent from the four-week month ended May 28, 2011…

Dick’s SG To Open Run Specialty Concept

Dick's Sporting Goods announced plans to open a specialty running retail store, True Runner. The new store, located in the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh, will cater to running enthusiasts with best-in-class footwear, apparel, accessories and exper

Hibbett Adds New Board Member

Hibbett Sports, Inc. announced that Anthony F. Crudele has been appointed to the company's board of directors, bringing the board's current membership to nine directors…

Neiman Marcus Quarterly Profit Up 35 Percent

Neiman Marcus, Inc. said that for the 13 weeks ended April 28, the total revenuesr reached $1.06 billion compared to $983.8 million in the prior year. Comparable revenues increased 6.7 percent. Operating earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012

Keen Launches CEO Search As Curleigh Departs

Keen announced the departure of CEO James Curleigh, who has become president of the Levi’s brand. Rory Fuerst, founder and CEO of Keen, has initiated a search for the next president who will guide Keen's execution of…

Mountain Khakis to Sponsor EGolf Professional Tour

Mountain Khakis has become an official partner of the 2012 eGolf Professional Tour. 2012 marks the second of the past three seasons that the two companies have put forth a partnership to benefit members of the Charlotte, NC-based eGolf Pro Tour…

Collective Brands Q1 Profits Grow on Payless Rebound

Collective Brands, Inc., which in early May reached an agreement to be sold to Wolverine World Wide and a pair of private-equity firms, reported earnings improved 25.8 percent in its first quarter, particularly benefiting from an improved bottom line for