The Buckle’s February Comps Climb 5.1%
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010 increased 5.1% from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2009…
Winter Weather Cut into February Apparel Sales
After January's increase of 0.6%, U.S. apparel sales fell 1.8% in February 2010 on a year-over-year basis as severe winter weather depressed sales in many areas of the country, according to MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse. Overall online sale
TJX Reports February Comps Up 10% on 16% Sales Growth
The TJX Companies, Inc. February 2010 sales results. Sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010, were $1.4 billion, up 16% over the $1.2 billion achieved during the four-week period ended February 28, 2009…
Target Reports February Comps Up 2.4%
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010 were $4.64 billion, an increase of 6.0% from $4.37 billion for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2009. On this same basis, February comparable-store sales increased 2
Nordstrom’s February Comps Up 10.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 10.3% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010 compared with the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2009. Preliminary total retail sales of $539 million for February 2010 increased 14.5% compared wi
Neiman Marcus Experiences 11.3% Increase in February Comps
In the four-week February period, comparable revenues in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus Stores and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 5.1%…
Brownells Expands Warehouse
Brownells confirmed in a recent release that a 37,000 square foot expansion of their Montezuma, IA warehouse is well underway…
Professional Anglers Association Hires Industry Veterans Clemons and Knight
The Professional Anglers Association said it has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director…
Lewis Adds Responsibilities at ATA
Maria Lewis has been named exhibitor and member services manager for the Archery Trade Association. The ATA said Lewis, who has managed member services since she was hired in September 2009, will coordinate booth selection for the 2011 Show and serve as t
Unexpected Resignation Sends NASGW Back to Executive Search
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers announced it is re-launching the search for a new association President due to the “regrettable and unexpected” resignation of Mark Kresser…
Hincapie Sportswear Adds Another Rep
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Scott Hedin as retail sales representatives for the brand in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Hedin will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell
All3Sports Partners with Ironman Champ Craig Alexander
Atlanta-based triathalon and cycling shop all3sports.comhas partnered with two-time Ironman World Champion, Craig Alexander as part of new ownership's greater emphasis on supporting world-class athletes…
Canada Goose Opens Third Intuit Resource Center in Canada
Canada Goose, the maker of down-insulated outerwear, is establishing a third Canada Goose Resource Center at Larga Baffin Ltd. in Ottawa, Ontario. Canada Goose also announced that Tilley Endurables, the maker of hats and travel clothing, will be providing
Easton Hockey Choice for Olympians
Easton Hockey said eleven of the top 20 scorers, including tournament leader Jarome Iginla (5 goals), were using Easton sticks at the recent Winter Olympics Games…
NRF Survey: More Americans Looking to Spend Tax Refunds
After two years of paying down debt and skipping family vacations, many Americans plan to cautiously start spending their tax refunds once again. According to NRF's 2010 Tax Returns Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, 43
