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May D.S. Comps Slip 4.1% in February

May Department Stores reported preliminary net sales of $1.01 billion for the four-week period ended Feb. 26, 2005, a 14.5% increase from $880 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 4.2%. February store-for-store sales de

Saks February Comps Increase 3.5%

Saks Incorporated, for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 compared to the four weeks ended February 28, 2004, total sales increased 2.6% and comparable store sales increased 3.5% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales increased 0

Sears Comps Inch-up 1.3% in February

Sears, Roebuck and Co. comparable domestic store revenues increased 1.3% for the four weeks ended Feb. 26, 2005. Total domestic store revenues were $1.78 billion for the four-week period in February 2005, up 2.2% compared with the four weeks ended Feb. 28

Neiman Marcus Comps Climb 7.7% in February

The Neiman Marcus Group announced comparable revenues at the Neiman Marcus Group in the four-week February 2005 period increased 7.7%, while the increase for the same period last year was 24.9%. Total revenues increased 6.5% to $275 million.

Sean Leslie Joins Base Camp Communications

Base Camp Communications adventure sports and travel PR firm announced that journalist and outdoorsman Sean Leslie has joined the Base Camp team. For Base Camp, Leslie is an enthusiastic and experienced team member looking forward to sharing the load of

J.C. Penney February Comps Jump 6.1%

J. C. Penney comparable department store sales increased 6.1% for the four weeks ending February 26, 2005, on top of a 12.1% increase in last year's February period. Catalog/Internet sales increased 6.4% on top of an 8.0% increase last year. The Inte

DSW Same-Store Sales Jump 10.5% for February

Retail Ventures, Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 increased 9.9% to $182.6 million from $166.1 million for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004. Sales at DSW Shoe Warehouse increased 28.9% for the month to $67.8

KINeSYS Hires 27 New Sales Reps; Sales up 40% in 2004

KINeSYS has hired 27 new sales representatives. After a comprehensive review and extensive search, CEO Jeff Kletter handpicked these reps for their experience, knowledge and performance in each of KINeSYS’ key business segments, including outdoor, sportin

Dillard’s February Comps Increase 5%

Dillard's sales for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 were $653,492,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004 of $620,979,000. Sales increased 5% for the four-week period on both a total and comparable store basis…

WaterMark Pulls in Second Recruit Since Portland Move

WaterMark has hired Chris Bogue, a 20-year sales veteran, as a director of sales for its family of outdoor brands. In this position, Bogue’s primary responsibilities will be to provide strategic direction towards the sales vision, work closely with the W

TJX February Comps Jump 6%

The TJX Companies reported February 2005 sales were $1.0 billion, up 12% over the $934 million achieved during the four-week period ended February 28, 2004. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended February 26, 2005, increased 6%