TJX July Same-Store Sales Increase 3.0%
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended July 31, 2004, were $1.0 billion, up 12% over $899 million achieved during the four-week period ended August 2, 2003. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended
Foot Locker Second Quarter Comp Sales Dip 0.5%
Foot Locker, Inc. reported sales for the 13-week period ended July 31, 2004 of $1.27 billion, versus $1.12 billion in the comparable period last year, an increase of 12.9%, which includes the addition of 350 Footaction stores and expansion in Europe. For
May D.S. July Comps Fall 5.0%
The May Department Stores preliminary net sales were $817.9 million for the four-week period ended July 31, 2004, a 5.3% decrease from $863.4 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 5.5%. July store-for-store sales decre
Famous Footwear July Comps Off 2.0%; BWS Warns on Q2
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced July retail sales at Famous Footwear were $86.1 million for the four-week period ended July 31, 2004 compared to $85.1 million for the same period last year. Same-store sales for July decreased 2.0%. At this point, BWS
Sears July Comps Decline 2.6%
Sears, Roebuck and Co. comparable domestic store revenues decreased 2.6 percent for the four weeks ended July 31, 2004. Total domestic store revenues were $1.84 billion for the four-week period in July 2004, down 4.0 percent compared with the four weeks
ShopKo Comps Off 0.6% in July
ShopKo Stores consolidated sales for the four weeks ended July 31, 2004 decreased 0.9% to $222.5 million from $224.6 million during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales decreased 0.6%…
July Comps Drop 4.2% at Kohl’s
Kohl's Corporation sales for the four-week period ended July 31, 2004 increased 10 percent over the four-week period ended August 2, 2003. On a comparable store basis, sales decreased 4.2 percent…
Urban Outfitters Q2 Comps Jump 11%; Direct Sales Double
Urban Outfitters sales for the second quarter climbed to a record $189.5 million, a 54% increase over the same period last year. This sharp year-over-year increase in quarterly sales was driven by a 26% jump in total Company comparable store sales (over a
High Gear Signs Partnership With USSA
HighGear has inked an agreement with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) to become an official supplier of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team. The two-year agreement gives HighGear exclusive worldwide sponsorship in the sports instrument category,
Kellwood Elects Two New Board Members
Kellwood has elected Robert J. Baer and Harvey A. Weinberg to the Company’s Board of Directors, according to Hal J. Upbin, chairman and chief executive officer. Baer is a seasoned executive in the transportation industry with over 28 years of experience.
Trails.com Inks Partnership with Sierra Designs
Sierra Designs recently became the first manufacturer to offer a free six-month Trail Finder™ subscription with the purchase of any Sierra Designs sleeping bag. The program will be released at the Summer Outdoor Retailer trade show, Aug. 12-14, 2004 and a
Nordica Inks Deal with Canadian Alpine Ski Team
NRB Sports Inc, the Canadian subsidiary of Italian owned Nordica and Rollerblade, has announced that after a long absence it has re-joined the Canadian Alpine Ski Pool. Already in association with numerous ski pools world wide, this partnership will allow
Sportsman’s Guide Q2 Income Jumps 23% on 2.3% Sales Increase
The Sportsman's Guide reported sales for the second quarter 2004 were $38.9 million compared to the $38.0 million reported for the same period one year ago. The Company reported net earnings of $797,000, or $0.15 per fully diluted share for the quar
Gravis Expands Management Team…
Gravis footwear has added three new Director-level employees as part of a new emphasis by the Burton senior management team on the division. Anne-Marie Dacyshyn is the new Director of Product Marketing, Jason Heffron is the new Director of Marketing Commu
Aldila Rides Golf Surge to Q2 Profits…
Despite concerns about the health of the golf business, particularly with Callaway’s recent revelations, Aldila experienced a breakout quarter in Q2 as net sales jumped 44.4% to $14.3 million versus $9.9 million in the year-ago period. The increase was c
