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Wolverine to Acquire Cushe Footwear Brand

January 8, 2009 SGB Update

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the acquisition of the Cushe (pronounced “cushy”) footwear brand, a move the company says will drive new global opportunities and leverage the strength of Wolverine's proven business model and operating infrastruc

December Comp Sales Flat for Ross Stores

January 8, 2009 SGB Update

Ross Stores, Inc. saw sales of $802 million for the five weeks ended Jan. 3, 2009, a 6% increase over the $755 million in sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 5, 2008. Same store sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 3, 2009 were flat on top of a 3% increase

Stein Mart December Comps Fall 9.3%, Reduces Expense Structure

January 8, 2009 SGB Update

Stein Mart, Inc. saw total sales for the five-week period ending Jan. 3, 2009 of $178 million, a decrease from $196.3 million during the comparable period last year. Comparable store sales dropped 9.3% for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2008, an incre

TJX Sees Flat December Comps, Updates Q4 Outlook

January 8, 2009 SGB Update

The TJX Companies, Inc. saw sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009, of $2.37 billion, a 3% decrease from the $2.43 billion achieved during the five-week period ended Jan. 5, 2008. Consolidated comparable store sales for the five-week period end