ASA Applaudes Fishery Funds in 2010 Supplementary Appropriations Bill
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) released a statement recently commending Congress for passing and the President for signing the 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act which includes much-needed assistance to help fisheries and recreational fishi
Groups Seek Ban on Lead-Based Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
A coalition of conservation, hunting and veterinary groups has filed a formal petition with the Environmental Protection Agency requesting a ban on the use of toxic lead in hunting ammunition and fishing tackle, according to a recent report…
ESPN Reaches Agreement in Principle to Sell BASS
ESPN Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to sell BASS, LLC to a group of investors led by Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland, according to a recent release issued by the Bristol, CT-based network…
Implus Footcare Acquires Eurosphere/Anticipation
Implus Footcare has acquired Eurosphere/Anticipation, a France-based company that sells Sneaker Balls and other deodorizing products throughout the European Union…
Amer Sports Narrows Loss in Q2
Amer Sports Corp. said its losses narrowed 27% in the second quarter, due to a pickup in sales. The net loss in the quarter totaled €16.9 million ($22.3 million), compared with a loss of €23.2 million a year earlier.
Saks Reports July Comps 6.4%
Retailer Saks Incorporated said owned sales totaled $167.9 million for the four weeks ended July 31, 2010 compared to $160.2 million for the four weeks ended August 1, 2009, a 4.8% increase. Comparable store sales increased 6.4% for the month…
TJX Cos. July Comps Edge Up in 6% Sales Increase
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported July 2010 sales results. Sales for the four-week period ended July 31, 2010, were $1.5 billion, up 6% over the $1.4 billion achieved during the four-week period ended August 1, 2009. For the 26-week period ended July 31, 2
Ross Rises 7% in July Comps
Ross Stores, Inc. today reported that sales increased 7% to $573 million for the four weeks ended July 31, 2010, up from $538 million for the four weeks ended August 1, 2009…
Nordstrom Sees 7.6% Comps Jump for July
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 7.6% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended July 31, 2010 compared with the four-week period ended August 1, 2009. Preliminary total retail sales of $890 million for July 2010 increased 10.5% compared with t
JC Penney Up Slightly in July Comps
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. comparable store sales decreased 0.6% for the four-week period ended July 31, 2010…
Kohl’s Reports July Comps Surge 7.1%
Kohl’s Corporation reported that total sales for the four-week month ended July 31, 2010 increased 7.1% over the four-week month ended August 1, 2009. On a comparable store basis, July sales increased 4.1%. For the quarter, total sales increased 7.7
Dillard’s Drops 3% in July Comps
Dillard’s, Inc. announced today that merchandise sales for the four weeks ended July 31, 2010 were $425 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended August 1, 2009 of $439 million. Sales decreased 3% in both total and comparable stores for the
Macy’s Sees 11% Rise in July Comps
Macy’s, Inc. today reported total sales of $1.528 billion for the four weeks ended July 31, 2010, an increase of 11.0% compared with total sales of $1.376 billion in the four weeks ended Aug. 1, 2009…
Target Comps Up 3.8% for July
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended July 31, 2010 were $4,585 million, an increase of 3.8% from $4,418 million for the four weeks ended August 1, 2009. On this same basis, July comparable-store sales increased 2.
BJ’s Posts 6.6% Comps Growth for July
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. reported that sales for July 2010 increased by 6.6% to $770.3 million from $722.5 million in July 2009. On a comparable club basis, July 2010 sales increased by 2.8% including a contribution from sales of gasoline of 0.9%. M
