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Forefront Holdings Sees Wider Loss
Forefront Holdings Inc., the golf accessories company, reported a loss of $ $3.3 million in the quarter ended March 26 versus a $2.9 million deficit a year ago. Sales of Datrek golf bags and travel covers decreased 33.8% to $1.76 million. The decline was
Rollerblade Consolidates US Operations
Rollerblade USA has consolidated its US offices in West Lebanon, NH. Rollerblade headquarters, previously in Hamilton, NJ have merged into one location with its back-office operations and distribution. Rollerblade will benefit from greater efficiencies, h
Under Armour Opens Second Store in Aurora, IL
Following the November 2007 debut of their first full-line retail store in Annapolis, Md., Under Armour will open its second in the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Ill., on Thursday, May 15. Like the Annapolis store, the 6,000 square foot store is designed to
Cutter and Buck to Continue Sorenstam Collection
Cutter & Buck said it will continue its relationship with LPGA golfer Annika Sorenstam after the winner of 72 professional tournaments retires at the end of this season. The Seattle-based company has been selling the Annika Collection of women's golf
Gaiam Posts 11.5% Q1 Sales Gain
Gaiam, Inc. reported revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, increased 11.5% to $65.2 million from $58.5 million recorded in the same period last year. Revenue for Gaiam's direct to consumer segment increased 13.8% to $38.8 million. Revenue for
American Apparel Acquires Factory
American Apparel, Inc. announced that it completed an asset purchase agreement with U.S. Dyeing & Finishing, Inc. to purchase the assets of a fabric dyeing and finishing facility for approximately $3.8 million. American Apparel funded the purchase price t
Buckle’s April Comps surge 34%
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store sales vaulted 34% from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 5.. Net sales for April climbed 38.3% to $47 million from net sales of $34 million a year ago…
Stage Stores Records 1.0% April Comps Dip
Stage Stores, Inc. reported sales for the month of April increased 3.8% to $106.5 million from $102.6 million last year. Comparable store sales decreased 1.0% this year versus a decrease of 14.8% last year…
TJX Comps Rise 8% with Arrival of Warm Weather
Discounter TJX Companies upped its earnings guidance after reporting sales rose 12% in the four weeks ended May 5 on an 8% increase in comp stores sales. The company said business improved “dramatically” with the return of warm weather…
J.C. Penney April Comps Slip 1.7%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. saw comparable store sales decrease 1.7% for the month of April, compared to guidance for sales to decrease mid- to high-single digits and compared to a 3.4% decrease last year. Net sales increased 0.9% for the month to $1.33 bi
Target Sales Rise 9.0% in April as Comps Climb 3.1%
Target Corporation reported a 9.0% increase in net retail sales, which were helped by a strong 3.1% rise in comp store sales. The discount retailer said the impressive performance fell short of goals, but showed marked improvement over the combined March/
Stein Mart Cites Calendar for 3.2% Comp Store Increase
Stein Mart Inc. said its comp store sales rose 3.2% in fiscal April, largely because of shifts in the calendar and a special promotion, but warned daily sales continue to trend substantially below last year. For the first quarter, for instance, comp store
Gottschalks April Comps Decline 3.9%
Gottschalks Inc. reported a 3.9% decrease in comparable store sales for the month of April from the prior year. Total sales for the four-week period decreased 4.9% to $38.3 million compared to $40.3 million in the same period of fiscal 2007…
Bakers Q1 Comps Drop 11.1%
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc.'s sales in the thirteen weeks ended May 3 decreased 11.6% to $43.5 million from $49.3 million a year ago. Comps fell 11.1%, compared to a decline of 9.3% in the comparable period last year…
Wal-Mart Posts 3.8% Increase in Comps for April
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported total company net sales increased 9.8% for the fiscal month of April to $29.18 billion from $26.57 billion for the year-ago month. Comparable store sales increased 3.8% for the month…
