ICSC: February U.S. Chain Store Sales Much Better Than Expected
The International Council of Shopping Centers reported that U.S. chain store sales in February rose by a strong 3.7% on a comparable store basis, or much better than its expectation. The February showing was the strongest since November 2007 (+4.9%), whic
Costco Sees 5% Comp Increase in February
Costco reported net sales of $5.61 billion for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2010, an increase of 11% from $5.06 billion in the same four-week period of the prior fiscal year. Comparable-store sales in the U.S. rose 5%…
Stein Mart Sales and Comps Plunge in February
Off-price fashion merchandiser Stein Mart, Inc. said sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 27 declined 11.4% on a 9.3% decline in comp store sales…
February Comps Inch Up 0.5% at Bon-Ton
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. said comparable store sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010 increased 0.5%. Total sales for the four weeks decreased 0.1% to $199.9 million compared with $200.2 million for the prior year period…
February Comps Up 3.7% at Kohl’s
Kohl’s Corporation said total sales for the four-week month ended Feb. 27, 2010 increased 7.8% over the four-week month ended February 28, 2009. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.7%…
Nordstrom’s February Comps Up 10.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 10.3% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010 compared with the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2009. Preliminary total retail sales of $539 million for February 2010 increased 14.5% compared wi
Macy’s Same Store Sales Jump 3.7%
Macy's reported a better-than-expected rise in February same-store sales Thursday, and the department-store operator said sales would have been even stronger if it weren't for the winter storms that rocked the East Coast…
Saks’ February Comps Rise 2%
Saks Inc. announced that owned sales totaled $171.8 million for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010 compared to $166.6 million a year ago, a 3.1% increase. Comparable store sales increased 2.0% for the month…
Nike Names Hilary Krane to General Counsel
Nike Inc. announced that Hilary Krane is joining the company as vice president and general counsel. Krane, 46, joins Nike from Levi Strauss & Company, where she had worked since 2006 as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate affairs…
Professional Anglers Association Hires Industry Veterans Clemons and Knight
The Professional Anglers Association said it has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director…
NWTF Names Chairman
The National Wild Turkey Federation's National Board of Directors recently named a new chairman and president. Peggy Anne Vallery of Arizona, who has been a member of the NWTF's National Board of Directors since 2000, will serve as chairman.
Hincapie Sportswear Adds Another Rep
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Scott Hedin as retail sales representatives for the brand in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Hedin will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell
KEEN Renews Partnership with The Conservation Alliance
KEEN, Inc. renewed a partnership with The Conservation Alliance that has played a key role in the growth and evolution of the Alliance over the past five years. Through its Hybrid.Care program, KEEN will cover a significant percentage of the organization&
Total Apparel Group Reports Growth in Q4
Total Apparel Group, Inc., the U.S. distributor of the FIFA, Kappa and Robe Di Kappa brands, reported revenues of$552,990 in its fourth quarter. It also said it remains committed and on pace to complete its audit by the end of Q1 2010 and will immediately
Big 5’s Q4 Profits Surge 77.8%, Sees Q1 Above Consensus
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported earnings vaulted 77.8% in its fourth quarter. Sales advanced 8.2% to $237.6 million from $219.6 million with comps inching up 0.1%. The sporting goods chain also said it expects first-quarter earnings to range between 1
