Bon-Ton March Comps Surge 11.4%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010 increased 11.4%. Total sales for the five weeks increased 11.2% to $272.4 million compared with $245.0 million for the prior year period…
Stein Mart March Sales Slip Despite 1% Comps Gain
Stein Mart, Inc. said its comp store sales rose 1.0% for the five week period ended April 3, 2010, but declined 3% quarter to date. Overall sales for the five-week period declined 1.2% to $133.6 million and declined 5.1% quarter to date to $208.1 million,
PGA Fall Expo Returns to Vegas
The 2010 PGA Fall Expo is returning to the Las Vegas Strip with new August dates (Aug. 16-18) that coincide with the apparel industry's “Fashion Week” and a move to the upscale Venetian Resort & Convention Center to position the annual golf marketpla
Costco’s U.S. Comps Climb 5%
Costco Wholesale Corp. said comparable stores rose 10% in March, buoyed by strong growth overseas. The warehouse club operator said its international sales at store open at least a year grew 28%, with U.S. results up 5%…
The Buckle Reports March Comps Up 7.2%
The Buckle, Inc. said comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010 increased 7.2% from comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended April 4, 2009. Net sales increased 12.4%t to $86.9 million from net sales of $77.3
Stage Stores Reports 8.6% Comp Gain
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week March period ended April 3, 2010 increased 12.0% to $140 million from $125 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 8.6% this year versus a decrease of 15.0% last year…
Lundhags Appoints CEO
The Swedish outdoor company Lundhags hired Henrik Ottosson, currently Business Area Manager clothing for Haglöf, as its CEO…
Nike to Air Ad Featuring Tiger Woods
Nike Inc. aired a new television commercial featuring Tiger Woods and a voice recording of the golfer's late father. It's the first ads featuring the golfer since revelations about his extramarital affairs…
Leonardo Pais Takes CEO position at Bravo Sports
Bravo Sports Corporation announced that longtime Global Bravo Sports Chief Executive Officer, Leonardo Pais, is now leading the company domestically as well as globally…
Kindle Spawns Market for Ruggedized Cases
Could the Kindle e-reader from Amazon become the latest wireless device to spawn a new market for ruggedized cases? M-Edge Accessories said it launched a Camouflage line of jackets and bags this week that are designed for military personnel operating in t
Leonardo Pais Becomes Bravo Sports’ Sole CEO
Bravo Sports Corporation announced that longtime Global Bravo Sports chief executive officer, Leonardo Pais, is now leading the company domestically as well as globally. Previously, Pais split the duties of Bravo Sports CEO with Tony Armand, who is slated
Soles4Souls Holds Earth Day Recycling Program
Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, during the month of April is asking people to 'go green' by cleaning out their closets and dropping off their gently worn shoes at drop-off locations in their area. Soles4Souls is collaborating with
Zumiez Sales Rebound Sharply in March
Action sports retailer Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010 increased 20.1% to $35.8 million, compared to $29.8 million for the five-week period ended April 4, 2009. Comp store sales were up…
Rollerblade USA Sponsors Mobile Yoga
Rollerblade announced its sponsorship of The Mobile Yoga Workout – a new yoga method melding the benefits of yoga and inline skating…
DU: Canadian NAWCA Enhancement Bill Signifies ‘Milestone’
For the first time since its inception more than 20 years ago, the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) can now allow Canadian funding sources to count toward the dollar-for-dollar match required by the U.S. government, according to a release
