Macy’s, Inc. Same-Store Sales up 6.5% in June
Macy's, Inc. reported total sales of $2.23 billion for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010, an increase of 9.0% compared with total sales of $2.044 billion in the five weeks ended July 4, 2009. On a same-store basis, Macy's, Inc. sales were up 6.5
BJ’s Wholesale Jumps 7.9% in June Comps
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) today reported that sales for June 2010 increased by 7.9% to $1.08 billion, from $1.00 billion in June 2009…
Target Sales Rise 4% in June Comps
Target Corporation today reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010 were $5,918 million, an increase of 4.0% from $5,690 million for the five weeks ended July 4, 2009…
Chip Coe Becomes Wolverine’s VP, Accessories
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. appointed Chip Coe as vice president – licensing and accessories. Coe was president and chief executive officer at Teko Socks and before that he was president and chief operating officer at Smartwool…
Zumiez Comps up 10.9% in June
Zumiez Inc. reported comparable store sales increased 10.9% for the five-weeks ended July 3, versus a comparable store sales decrease of 19.3% in the year ago period…
Smith and Wesson Beats Fiscal Q4 Revenue Estimates; Ups Fiscal Year Outlook
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation wrapped up its fiscal year on a high note, delivering year-end results that represented growth in total revenues, gross margin and net income…
Nikwax Names Chinese Distributor
Nikwax will distribute its products in China through Beijing Travel Mouse Outdoor Company (BTMOC). BTMOC is led by entrepreneur Zhang Heng, the founder of China’s premier outdoor specialty chain known as Sanfo. Nikwax’s first appearance in the
Outdoor Channel Names Allen CFO
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. said Tom Allen has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Allen will commence employment on July 16, 2010 and report to Roger Werner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Outdoor Channel
TaylorMade-adidas Renews EWGA Sponsorship
The TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company (TMaG) has renewed its ongoing relationship with the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) as a supporting partner…
Salomon Recalls Some Touring Boots
Salomon has voluntarily recalled ski boot sole pads with steel inserts and all terrain ski boots that use them due to a fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported…
Glock Donates $100,000 to Special Ops Foundation
GLOCK, Inc. made a $100,000 donation to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) on June 15, according to a release by the company…
Delta Apparel to Acquire The Cotton Exchange
Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of MJ Soffe, has signed a letter of intent and expects to acquire substantially all of the net assets of HPM Apparel, Inc. d/b/a The Cotton Exchange by July 15, 2010…
Nike Begins Arkansas Sponsorship
Nike began its five-year deal as the apparel and equipment provider to the University of Arkansas, replacing Adidas…
Billabong to Acquire West 49
Billabong International Limited has reached an agreement to acquire West 49 Inc., Canada's leading action sport retailer. The Australian-surf apparel giant plans to acquire West 49 for C$1.30 (U.S. $1.24) per share, for an enterprise value of approxi
Collective Brands Opens New European Headquarters
Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG), a division of Collective Brands, Inc., has opened a new combined European Headquarters and Distribution Center facility in Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands (near Amsterdam), as well as a new London-base
