180s Expands Distribution in Europe
180s, the performance apparel and accessories company, is continuing its European expansion with its presence at ispo 2011.180s is now represented in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK, Ireland, Belgium and Russia, and is in initial discussions for represe
The Buckle’s Comps Climb 4.3% in January
The Buckle, Inc. said comparable store net sales increased 4.3% in January. Net sales increased 8.4% to $54.4 million from $50.2 million a year earlier…
Stage Stores Raises Q4 Guidance on Strong January Comps
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week period ended Jan. 29 increased 7.6% to $72 million from $67 million in the prior year period. Comparable store sales increased 5.1%…
Target’s January Comps Climb 1.7%
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, 2011 were $4.4 billion, an increase of 2.2% from $4.3 billion a year ago. On this same basis, January comparable-store sales increased 1.7%…
Ross’ Comps Up 3% in January
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, 2011 of $441 million, an increase of 7% over the $411 million in sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 30, 2010. Same store sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, 2011 grew 3% on top of an
Kohl’s Ups Q4 and FY Guidance on 1.4% January Comps Growth
Kohl’s Corporation upped its guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2010 after reporting total sales for the four-week month ended Jan. 29, 2011 increased 3.4% over the four-week month ended Jan. 30, 2010. On a comparable store basis, January
Mammut Signs Climbing Athlete Sean McColl to Team Roster
Mammut Sports Group added Canadian Sean McColl, training for the upcoming 2011 bouldering and climbing World Cup competitions, to its roster of athletes…
Lorpen to Sponsor Canadian Association of Disabled Skiing
Lorpen, a manufacturer of performance socks based in Toronto, announced its sponsorship of the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS), a volunteer-based organization…
U.K.’s Snow+Rock Appoints Non-Executive Chairman
Neil McCausland has been appointed the non-executive chairman of Snow+Rock, a U.K. specialty retailer acquired in September by its management team in a buy-out backed by the private equity firm LGV Capital…
Woolrich Promotes Bergey to Merchandise Manager
Woolrich promoted Christa Bergey to merchandise manager in the design and merchandising area. Bergey will assist the merchandising team in defining line direction for men's and women's sportswear and outerwear…
Reebok’s Jim Gabel to Speak at NSGA Conference
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) announced that Jim Gabel, Reebok's North American President, will headline Day 2 of the association's 2011 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit…
TJX Promotes Herrman to President
TJX Cos Inc, the parent of TJ Maxx and Marshalls, promoted Ernie Herrman to president as part of its succession plan…
QBP Expands Inventory by 50% to Better Service IBDs
QBP has expanded inventory levels by more than 50% compared to this time last year to improve fulfillment to independent bicycle dealers. The initiative adds nearly $15 million of additional pre-season stock…
Delta Apparel Gets Fiscal Second Quarter Boost from Basics Business
Delta Apparel, Inc. said significant growth within its Basics segments drove its overall top line to record results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended Jan. 1, 2011. Net earnings were $1.4 million, or 16 cents per diluted share, compared to earnings of ab
JD Sports Acquires Ireland’s Champion Sports
JD Sports Fashion, the U.K. retailer, has agreed to acquire the Irish store chain Champion. JD Sports also agreed to advance €17.1 million ($23.4 mm) as a secured loan to allow Champion's outstanding debts to be settled…
