The Buckle Sees Comps Slip 3.8% in May
The Buckle, Inc. net sales for the month ended May 27, 2006 increased 0.9% to $31.1 million from net sales of $30.8 million in the corresponding month ended May 28, 2005. Comparable-store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the four-week per
DSW Inks Deal for Stein Mart’s Footwear Department
DSW Inc. will become the exclusive lessee for footwear in all Stein Mart stores at the beginning of 2007. The transition to DSW inventory in 102 Stein Mart shoe departments will take place in January 2007. Most of the affected stores are located in Alabam
Nordstrom May Comps Climb 7.8%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $600.8 million for the four-week period ending May 27, 2006, an increase of 10.1% compared to sales of $545.6 million for the four-week period ending May 28, 2005. Same-store sales increased 7.8%…
Stein Mart May Comps Climb 1.0%
Stein Mart, Inc. announced total sales for the month of May were $119.6 million, a 1.5% increase. Comparable store sales for the month ended May 27, 2006, increased 1.0%…
Gottschalks May Comps Increase 2.8%
Gottschalks Inc. same store sales for the month of May 2006 increased 2.8% from the prior year. Total sales for the month increased 3.3% to $48.9 million from $47.4 million in May 2005. On a year-to-date basis, same store sales increased 0.1% from the sam
Target May Comps Jump 5.7%
Target Corporation's net retail sales for the four weeks ended May 27, 2006 increased 12.3%to $3.929 billion from $3.500 billion for the four-week period ended May 28, 2005. On this same basis, comparable-store sales increased 5.7% from fiscal May 20
Saks May Comps Climb 1.1%
Saks Incorporated for the month ended May 27, 2006, total Company comparable store sales increased 1.1% and total sales decreased 44.9%. By segment, comparable store sales increased 2.2% for SDSG and increased 0.8% for SFAE for the month…
Gander’s Loss Widens on Double-Digit Comp Decline
Gander Mountain Company first quarter sales increased 15% to $155.6 million compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Comparable store sales decreased 10.4%. The company reported a loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of $23.0 million for both pr
PHIT Legislation Could Provide Fitness Incentives
The SGMA sees great opportunity in a bill introduced by Congressman Jerry Weller (R-IL). Personal Health Investment Today (HR 5479) – known as PHIT – provides financial incentives for Americans to play sports, workout, and be physically active…
Cabela’s Refinance of Bonds Nets $53 million
Cabela's Incorporated refinanced a portion of its economic development bonds related to the company's Wheeling, West Virginia location. As a result, the company has received roughly $53 million dollars from the retirement of certain of those bon
National Trails Day Events to Maintain 2,000 Miles of Trail
Make room in your backpack for a pair of work gloves and a shovel. On Saturday, June 3 volunteers around the country will be spending the 14th annual National Trails Day cleaning-up and beautifying our nation’s trails and public lands. Close to half of t
NSGA Board Elects New Directors
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Board of Directors has elected officers to two-year terms that commence on June 1, 2006. Bruce Ullery, President & CEO of MC Sports was elected Chairman; Curt Munson, President of Playmakers will represent me
Stride Rite Names Independent Director to Board
The Stride Rite Corporation has announced the appointment of Mark J. Cocozza to the Company's Board of Directors effective as of May 25, 2006 pursuant to an agreement with a group of investors led by Barington Capital Group, L.P. Mr. Cocozza current
Teva Mountain Games Partners with Yahoo!
Beginning with a special preview package on May 30, Yahoo! will provide daily highlights from the Teva Mountain Games, which run from May 31 to June 4. Team coverage by Yahoo! will include daily text dispatches, photos and video features, which will run
Rocky Shoes and Boots Now Known as Rocky Brands
Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. has officially changed its name from Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. to Rocky Brands, Inc. The name change was approved by the Company's shareholders at its annual meeting on May 16, 2006, and became effective upon the company
