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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%…
BJ’s Same-Store Sales Increase 2.1% in January
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. reported that sales for January 2011 increased 6.5% to $779.8 million from $732.5 million in January 2010. Comparable club sales for January 2011 increased by 2.7%, including a contribution from sales of gasoline of 2.4%…
Amer Sports Q4 Winter and Outdoor Sales Up 21%
Amer Sports's Winter and Outdoor's net sales totaled €416.5 million ($329 mm) in the October to December quarter, up 21% when measured in local currencies. Still, investors bid down the Finnish company's shares when it disclosed that
Dillard’s Comps Up 6% in January
Dillard’s, Inc. reported that merchandise sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, 2011 were $376.0 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 30, 2010 of $353.9 million. Total sales increased 6%…
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
Taylor Brands, LLC Appoints Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Taylor Brands, LLC, the maker of cutlery, announced that Shannon Rooney has been hired as regional sales manager East…
Icebreaker to Sell on Facebook
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel maker, has selected Adgregate Markets' ShopFans application to enable secure shopping through its Facebook page…
Bass Pro Cancels Plans for Green Bay Store
Bass Pro said concerns about possible wetland damage has stopped the outdoor retailer from pursuing a store near Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin…
Warrior Lacrosse Inks Drexel to Sponsorship Deal
The Drexel lacrosse team signed an exclusive three-year deal with Warrior Sports…
Nike Donates $400,000 to Penn State
Nike made a $400,000 contribution to the Penn State libraries in honor of Nittany Lions football coach Joe Paterno and his wife, Sue. The gift commemorated Joe Paterno's 400th career coaching victory, a 35-21 decision Nov. 6 over Northwestern at Beav
Ispo Panel to Review Results of OIA Eco Index Pilot Program
Joe McSwiney from Cascade Designs will lead a panel discussion at ispo on the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Eco Index on behalf of the European Outdoor Group's (EOG) Sustainability Working Group. The EOG has been collaborating with OIA to recrui
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…
C4 Waterman Gets Financing Partner
C4 Waterman, Inc., best known for its stand-up paddleboards, has landed a partner to help finance and manage its expansion into other watersports…
OR Winter Market: Boots Pushing Minimalism in Construction and Feel
The buzz at the footwear booths at the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market was all around 'barefoot' and its close cousin 'minimalist.' So it may not be surprising that ever lightweight models continue to work their way into the boot
Skullcandy Looks to go Public
Headphone maker Skullcandy filed a registration statement with the SEC on Friday to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering. Proceeds will be used to pay down debt and for working capital purposes. The company increased its sales from $9.1
