The Buckle Posts Double-Digit Comp Sales Gain In September

The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable store net sales increased 10.3 percent for the five-week period ended October 1, 2011 versus the year-ago period. Net sales for the fiscal month increased 13.0 percent to $98.4 million from net sales of $87.1 mill

Stein Mart Sees 2.5 Percent Dip in Comps

Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales decreased 1.7 percent in September. Total sales were $98.9 million, a decrease of 2.5 percent from the same period in 2010. For the year to date, comparable store sales decreased 0.8 percent and total sales

Ross Stores Lifts Guidance on Strong September Comps

Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales increased 9 percent to $726 million for the five weeks ended October 1, 2011, up from $666 million in sales for the five weeks ended October 2, 2010. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5 percent over the prior

Five-Year Survey Shows Wetlands Losses are Slowing

America's wetlands declined slightly from 2004-2009, underscoring the need for continued conservation and restoration efforts, according to a report issued today by the Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…

Shoe Carnival Launches E-Commerce Website

Shoe Carnival, Inc. has launched its e-commerce website at ShoeCarnival.com. The new site is boasting over 1,500 styles of footwear and accessories from Nike, Adidas, Puma, Skechers, Sperry and others…

Mountain Equipment Co-op Publishes Accountability Report

Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has published its Accountability Report, providing a comprehensive view of the popular outdoor retailer's practices and performance across its business, from how products are designed and manufactured, to store operatio

Kokatat Partners with E.J. Jackson and Dane Jackson

Kokatat announced a new strategic alliance with whitewater kayaking superstar Eric “E.J.” Jackson and his son and reigning Junior Freestyle Kayak World Champion Dane Jackson. The Jacksons will collaborate with Kokatat on the development of a signature whi

Life is Good Festival Raises $1 Million for Kids in Need

Last weekend in Canton, MA, more than 20,000 optimists gathered for a two-day music and fundraising festival hosted by Life is Good. Drawing families and adults of all ages, the festival achieved its ambitious fundraising goal of $1 million for the Life i