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Target’s March Comps Jump 7.3 Percent

Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended March 31 were $6.43 million, an increase of 7.9 percent from $5.95 million for the five weeks ended April 2, 2011. On this same basis, March comparable-store sales increased 7.

Macy’s Comps Up 7.3 Percent in March

Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.358 billion for the five weeks ended March 31, an increase of 6.9 percent compared with total sales of $2.206 billion in the five weeks ended April 2, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales wer

Polartec Promotes Two Marketing Employees

Polartec announced two promotions in the marketing department. Allon Cohne, formerly the North American marketing manager, is now the global director of marketing and Katie Macomber, formerly the marketing coordinator, is now the special events manager…

Darn Tough Vermont Joins The Conservation Alliance

Darn Tough Vermont has become the latest member of The Conservation Alliance, which works directly with outdoor industry companies to fund conservation organizations working to protect North America’s last wild spaces…

EMS to Open Three News Stores in Coming Months

Eastern Mountain Sports Inc. plans to open three new stores in the coming three months, including: an expanded and relocated store in Manchester, CT; a second store in Portland, ME; and a store in North Brunswick, NJ…

Zappos DC Center Receives Good Grades

Zappos Fulfillment Centers, Inc., a subsidiary of Zappos.com, Inc., received SHARP certification from Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). The company previously obtained SHARP certification in 2009…

Zumiez Sees 14 Percent March Comp Hike

Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Mar. 31, increased 23.5 percent to $50.9 million, compared to $41.2 million for the five-week period ended April 2, 2011. The company's comparable store sales increased 14.1 pe

Judge Extends Ban Blocking Reebok Tebow Sales

A federal judge on Wednesday extended a ban on Reebok International Ltd. from manufacturing and selling New York Jets apparel featuring new Jets quarterback Tim Tebow. The order follows a lawsuit from Nike, which which became the NFL's official jers

Dick’s SG Acquires Top Flite Brand from Callaway

Dick's Sporting Goods completed the purchase of the intellectual property rights to the Top-Flite brand from Callaway Golf Company. The intellectual property rights acquired include all Top-Flite trademarks and service marks world-wide. The purchase

Fleet Feet Undergoes Management-Led Buyout

The management team of Fleet Feet, Inc., the franchisor of running specialty stores, has partnered with Raleigh, NC – based Investors Management Corporation (IMC) to acquire Fleet Feet Sports from Tom Raynor, CEO and majority shareholder. Fleet Feet, Inc.

Schoeller Textil’s New CEO Takes the Reins

Schoeller Textil AG said its acting COO Siegfried Winkelbeiner took the reins as CEO this month, replacing Hans-Jürgen Hübner, who is taking on a new role after 48 years with the Swiss fabric and technology company…