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
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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
