Gander Mountain Sales Increase 30.3%; Comps Fall 5.4%

Gander Mountain fourth quarter sales increased 30.3% to $237.2 million, an increase of $55.2 million over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003. Comparable store sales declined 5.4% after an increase of 12.2% in the fourth quarter of 2003 and 12.0% in the fou

Quiksilver Sees 34% Revenue Increase; Income Jumps 55%

Quiksilver's net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 34% to $342.9 million as compared to fiscal 2004 first quarter consolidated revenues of $256.1 million. Consolidated net income increased 55% to $14.2 million as compared to $9.

Phoenix Footwear Posts Q4 Loss as GM Shrinks

Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter increased 83% totaling $20.7 million compared to $11.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2003.
PXG reported a net loss of $624,000 or 8 cents per diluted share compared to net inc

Kohl’s Announces Executive Promotions

Kohl's Department Stores announced two executive promotions. Jack H. Boyle has been promoted to executive vice president-general merchandise manager, women's apparel and accessories. John M. Worthington, 41, has been promoted to executive vice

Retail Execs’ Mood Rebounds in Feb…

An improving customer traffic picture, along with solid gains in sales and average transactions, appears to be fueling retailers’ ability to keep prices up and limit promotional activity. According to the latest findings of the NRF Executive Opinion Surv

DSW Same-Store Sales Jump 10.5% for February

Retail Ventures, Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 increased 9.9% to $182.6 million from $166.1 million for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004. Sales at DSW Shoe Warehouse increased 28.9% for the month to $67.8

Dillard’s February Comps Increase 5%

Dillard's sales for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 were $653,492,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004 of $620,979,000. Sales increased 5% for the four-week period on both a total and comparable store basis…

WaterMark Pulls in Second Recruit Since Portland Move

WaterMark has hired Chris Bogue, a 20-year sales veteran, as a director of sales for its family of outdoor brands. In this position, Bogue’s primary responsibilities will be to provide strategic direction towards the sales vision, work closely with the W

The Par Shop Wins Mizuno’s Fitter of the Year Award

Each year, Mizuno recognizes select customer accounts for their outstanding commitment to Mizuno’s custom fitting program. For 2004, Mizuno’s Fitter of the Year is The Par Shop in Menominee, Michigan. Regional winners include: Golfing By Design, Sanford

Foot Locker Beats Street Estimates for Q4; Net Up 21%

Foot Locker, Inc. reported net income for its fourth quarter ended January 29, 2005 increased 21% to 57 cents per share, or $89 million, from 47 cents per share, or $71 million in Q4 last year. Sales increased 15.1% to $1.54 billion this year compared wi