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BJ’s May Comps Rise 13.4% on Gas Boost

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. saw net sales increase by 15.9% to $824.3 million from $711.0 million in May 2007. On a comparable club basis, sales for May 2008 increased by 13.4%, including a contribution from sales of gasoline worth 6.6%…

Dillard’s Comps Decline 7% in May

Dillard’s, Inc. announced that sales for the four weeks ended May 31, fell 5% to $499.7 million from $527.9 million. Comps decreased 7% for the four-week period. Sales of cosmetics and shoes were significantly above trend while sales in the home and furni

Wal-Mart’s May Comps Climb 4.4%

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported total comparable store sales rose 3.9%. Comps rose 4% at the Wal-Mart chain and 3.6% at Sam's Club. Comparable store sales in the Wal-Mart U.S. segment during the four-week May period were strong in grocery, health and

Icebreaker Names Northeast Reps

Icebreaker said Bragg-Curtis will be representing the brand in the Northeast territory, effective immediately…

Gander Mountain Loses $24.4 Million in Q1

Gander Mountain Co. reported sales climbed 18.2% to $207.7 million for the first quarter ended May 3, 2008. Comps decreased 6.7% in the first quarter. The 2008 period includes $19.7 million in direct marketing revenue due to the acquisition of Overton&#03

Stream Works Taps Harden as EVP

Steve Harden, director of sales of adidas for 4 years and the previous 7 years in various sales and marketing positions within the brand, was appointed EVP of marketing and sales of Stream Works and Hat Tail, makers of fishing gear and headwear. Harden wi

Lululemon Doubles Profits; Slightly Lowers Guidance

Lululemon Athletica said its first-quarter profit more than doubled, but slightly lowered its forecast for the the year due to incremental hires and other strategic initiatives. Earnings for the 13-week period, ended May 4, rose to $8.48 million, or 12 ce

Bruyneel Joins World Bicycle Relief

Johan Bruyneel, the most winning Sports Director in cycling history, has joined the Board of Directors of World Bicycle Relief. Bruyneel is the mastermind behind eight of the past nine Tour de France victories, including Lance Armstrong’s record-setting s

Lafuma group Taking Over Eider

The Lafuma group has taken initial steps to take over the high-end French mountain apparel company Eider. The transaction should be finalized mid-June. Eider posted sales of €21.4 million ($29.3mm) in 2007, including 45% from international sales…

Zeal Optics Opens Boulder DC

Zeal Optics has opened a new distribution, customer service and showroom at its new facility on Pearl Street in Boulder CO…

FINIS Names VP of Sales

FINIS, the maker of swimwear products based in Livermore, CA, named Byron Dana Lindstrom as its VP of sales. Previously, he was EVP of sales with ACCUSPLIT…

Reebok Forms Argentina Joint Venture

The adidas Group and Brazilian shoe company Vulcabras S.A. have agreed to form a joint venture company to distribute Reebok footwear, apparel and accessories in Argentina. Adidas said the transaction does not affect sales and profitability expectations fo

Patagonia’s Crooke Joins Hot Topic

Michael Crooke, former CEO of Patagonia and Pearl Izumi, has become president of Hot Topic, the teen chain. Crooke will oversee all elements of the Hot Topic brand including music, merchandising, planning and allocation, marketing, store design and visual

Nüwa Textiles and its Partners Weave a Sustainable Reality

One of the largest weaving mills in Asia, Nüwa produces more than 20 million yards of fabric per month. Moreover, the company is at the forefront of developing and implementing eco-friendly textile production equipment and processes…