Target Says 13.1 Percent April Comps Disappoint
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales reached $4.87 billion in April, an increase of 13.7 percent from the same period a year ago. Comparable-store sales came it at 13.1 percent, but still disappointed executives, who say spending by the d
BJ’s April Comps Climb 8.5 Percent
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. reported that sales for April 2011 increased by 12.2 percent to $871.7 million from $777.0 million in April 2010. Comparable club sales for April 2011 increased by 8.5 percent, including a contribution from sales of gasoline
J.C.Penney Sees 6.4 Percent Comp Gain
J.C.Penney Company, Inc. reported that its comparable store sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2011, increased 6.4 percent over last year. Women's and children's apparel reported the strongest results in April, followed by men'
Ross Stores April Same-Store Sales Up 10 Percent
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales increased 14 percent to $651 million for the four weeks ended April 30, 2011, up from $570 million a year ago. Comparable store sales for the month increased 10 percent on top of a 3 percent gain in the prior year period..
Steven Madden Q1 Profit Rises
Steve Madden reported first-quarter net sales increased 25.9 percent to $165.8 million. Retail comparable store sales increased 12.0 percent in the period. Net income increased 16.0 percent to $17.9 million, or 63 cents per share, compared to $15.4 millio
Primus/Jetboil Infringement Lawsuit Dismissed
The United States District Court for the District of Delaware has dismissed with prejudice the case of Jetboil, Inc. v. Fenix Outdoor AB et al, Primus announced. This lawsuit was brought by Jetboil to halt marketing and sales efforts of the Primus EtaSolo
MasterCard SpendingPulse: Late Easter Boosts May Results
Monthly spending figures from MasterCard Inc. show this year's late Easter holiday helped boost clothing and luxury goods sales in April but did nothing for electronics and appliance retailers…
Edwin Watts Golf Expands Think Golf It’s Friday Tour
Edwin Watts Golf said its Think Golf It's Friday consumer retail tour, which debuted in early February, has been expanded to more than 30 store locations. Many stops on the 2011 TGIF TOUR have evolved from a series of two-day events designed to promo
Blacks Leisure Cuts Losses in Fiscal 2011, Names Incoming CEO
Blacks Leisure reported significantly lower losses for the fiscal year and said it was able to persuade lenders to extend banking facilities from December 2011 to November 2012 by recruiting a new CEO, who will take the helm late this summer as the Briti
Conference USA Donates Sportswear to Philippines/Honduras Sports Leagues
Conference USA (C-USA), a leading NCAA Division I collegiate athletic conference, has donated quality apparel to youth sports leagues implemented by Children International, a U.S.-based humanitarian organization…
Under Armour Launches Power In Pink Campaign
Under Armour, Inc. kicks-off its ninth annual “Power in Pink” program to celebrate the many women who use fitness and exercise in the fight against breast cancer…
Zumiez April Comps Jump 17.5 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced that sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2011 increased 24.8 percent to $32.0 million, compared to $25.7 million for the four-week period ended May 1, 2010. Comparable store sales increased 17.5 percent for the four-week p
Garmin’s Fitness Sales Grow Nearly Three Times Faster Than Outdoor in Q1
Garmin Ltd. reported net sales of its Outdoor segment reached $66.5 million during the first quarter ended March 26, up 11.9 percent from a year earlier, while sales in its fitness segment jumped 30.0 percent to $56.4 million…
Study: Exercise Helps School Lessons
When schools cut physical education programs so students can spend more time in the classroom, they may be missing a golden opportunity to promote learning, according to research to be presented Sunday, May 1, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) ann
ActivewearUSA.com Acquires Asana Activewear
ActivewearUSA.com has acquired the assets of Asana Activewear, a Charlotte, NC based company that sells high end women's performance fitness and yoga activewear…
