Stein Mart’s Comps Rise 2.4 Percent in September
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales increased 2.4 percent for the five-week period ended Sept. 29…
Bon-Ton September Comps Up Slightly
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales in the five weeks ended September 29 increased 0.6 percent…
Target’s September Comps Advance 2.1 Percent
Target Corp. reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended Sept. 29, were $6.08 billion, an increase of 2.6 percent from $5.92 billion for the five weeks ended Oct. 1, 2011. On this same basis, September comparable-store sales increased 2.1
Concept III Textile to Exhibit at Sourcing Snow at SIA Snow Show
Concept III Textiles will be among a handful of suppliers to exhibit at next winter’s Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Snow Show, which is adding a Sourcing Show on a separate floor for the first time…
H2O Generation Names New Rep in Florida
The stand-up paddleboard company The H2O Generation said Ryan Pena will be heading up the Mid Atlantic Florida territory for the company…
Nordstrom’s September Comps Climb 4.4 Percent
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 4.4 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended September 29 compared with the five-week period ended October 1, 2011…
Ross Stores Reports September SSS Gain of Five Percent
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales increased 10 percent to $800 million for the five weeks ended September 29, up from $726 million in sales for the five weeks ended October 1, 2011. Comparable store sales for the month grew 5 percent on top of a 5 percent
Nearly 1 in 10 Americans Very Likely to Use Layaway this Holiday
More than one-third (34 percent) of U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to purchase items on layaway this holiday season, according to a new CouponCabin.com survey.
Asian Development Bank Scales Back Growth Forecast
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is significantly scaling back 2012 and 2013 growth forecasts for developing Asia, saying that after years of rapid growth, the region must brace for a prolonged period of moderate expansion amidst an ongoing slump in globa
Taiwan Admitted to US Visa Waiver Program
The U.S. Department Homeland Security designated Taiwan into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) – streamlining travel for thousands of eligible Taiwan passport holders…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Registration Opens
Registration is now open for retail, designer, independent reps and distributor attendees who can register online to participate in the outdoor industry's premier tradeshow and demo event, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013, held Wednesday, Jan. 23
G3 Hires VP of Sales and Marketing
G3 hired industry veteran Gord Bailey to the newly created position of vice president of sales and marketing…
Kokatat’s Sassy Award to Put Spotlight on US-Made Outdoor Products
Kokatat is accepting entries for the 2013 American Made Outdoor Gear Awards – the first-annual award that raises a glass to leaders in American made quality, craftsmanship and creativity in the outdoor world…
UK’s Blacks Partners with National Trust
British outdoor retailer Blacks, which was acquired by JD Sports in January, has signed on as the National Trust's first national retail partner…
New Era Launches RivalsLive.com
New Era, the official on-field cap for Major League Baseball (MLB), unveiled the launch of RivalsLive.com, a destination for hardcore and casual fans alike to demonstrate their team pride and celebrate rivalries. A brand-new live online show, driven by th
