SGB Update Apparel
Bon-Ton Stores November Sales Fall 16%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. comparable store sales for the four weeks ended Nov. 29, 2008 decreased 16.0% compared with the prior year period. Total sales for the four weeks decreased 15.5% to $332.3 million compared with $393.1 million for the prior year pe
Costco’s U.S. Comps Down 2% in November, Up 3% in Q4
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $5.55 billion for the four weeks ended Nov. 30, 2008, a decrease of 3% from $5.72 billion in the same four-week period last year. When excluding the effects of lower gas prices and a stronger dollar, U.S.
First Shoebox Opened in Asia
NexCen Brands, Inc. opened its first international Shoebox New York store in Hanoi, Vietnam. The store held its grand opening on November 28th with a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony. In the first three days following the opening, Shoebox New York sold
Wal-Mart U.S. Sales Rise 6.5% in November
Sales rose 6.5% and 1.4% at U.S. Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores for the four weeks ended Nov. 28, 2008, on comp store gains (excluding fuel) of 3.4% and 3.5% respectively. However, a stronger dollar caused the discounter’s international sales to decline 1
Dillard’s Sees Comps, Total Sales Fall in November
Dillard’s, Inc. merchandise sales for the four weeks ended Nov. 29, 2008 were $505.8 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended Dec. 1, 2007 of $559.2. Total sales decreased 10%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 9% for the four-week period. Sa
Nordstrom’s November Sales off 12.1%
Nordstrom Inc. estimates its sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 29 fell 12.1% on a 15.9% decline in comps, due in part to the timing of the Thanksgiving weekend. Preliminary figures indicate year-to-date sales are down 6.2% on an 8.6% comp decline.
Flip Skateboards Finalizes Buy-Out
Flip Skateboards, Inc. announced that it has finalized a buy-out deal from a long term distribution agreement with Blitz Distribution, Inc., and effective immediately has relocated the sales and distribution of the brand to NHS, Inc., in Santa Cruz, Calif
MEC Buys Store Building
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has purchased the Portage Avenue building that houses its Winnipeg store from Centre Venture, the city's downtown development agency. The Canadian outdoor retailer bought the 20,000-square-foot building for $2.35 millio
Puma Forms UK Team Sports Alliance
Puma has teamed up with Genesis Group International Ltd., its exclusive licensee for pro teamsports in the UK and Ireland, to target grassroots football and rugby teams through a new website www.thekitteam.com…
Billabong Cuts EPS Forecast on Weakening US Sales
Billabong International Limited nearly halved its guidance on EPS growth for fiscal 2008-09, citing further deterioration in consumer sales, primarily in the United States. The world's largest publicly traded surf company said forward orders remain g
Nordstrom’s Fined Over Kid’s Hoodies
Nordstrom Inc. has agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty to settle allegations that it knowingly failed to report to the Consumer Product Safety Commission immediately, as required by federal law, that its children's hooded jackets and sweaters were
Sportsman’s Warehouse HQ Likely to Remain in Utah
The Canadian agricultural co-op that has signed an MOU to buy Utah-based Sportsman's Warehouse expects to eventually combine the chain with a Canadian chain it bought earlier this year under a single brand, according to a report by New West. Expansio
Nielsen, OIA To Survey Retailers on OR Show
Outdoor Retailer and the Outdoor Industry Association will launch a four-week online survey to gather retailer's suggestions on improving the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show. An analysis of the results should be ready in time for the OR Sum
Element 21 Golf Expands Distribution
Element 21 Golf Company said ts golf and fishing products are now carried in 450 stores, an increase of 275 stores from year-end (June 30, 2008). The company also said the majority of the Big Box stores locations are coming on board in the 2009 season…
OutsidePR To Provide Public Relations for OIWC
The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition (OIWC) and OutsidePR announce a public relations partnership in which OutsidePR will assist the non-profit organization in promoting its professional development programs and regional events. OutsidePR will w
