SGB Update Footwear
Keen Names Bartels VP of Sales
Keen Footwear has named Tim Bartels as Vice President of Sales. His appointment is effective immediately. Bartels is a Senior Management Executive with 24 years of industry experience in both the Footwear and Action Sports Industries. He most recently com
Stage Stores Comps Down Slight for February
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that total sales for February increased 0.9% to $93.1 million from $92.3 million in the prior year four-week period ended February 26, 2005. Comparable store sales decreased 0.9% versus an increase of 3.7% last year…
Gottschalks February Comp Store Sales Rise 2.7%
Gottschalks Inc. announced that same store sales for the month of February 2005 increased 2.7% compared to the prior year. Total sales for the month increased 3.5% to $44.3 Million from $42.8 Million in February 2005…
Penney’s February Comps Increase 2.3%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported that comparable department store sales increased 2.3% for the month of February, while total department store sales increased 3.6%. Comparable store sales exceeded previous guidance for sales to be flat to up slightly,
TJX Total Company Comps Increase 1% Over Last February
The TJX Companies, Inc. posted sales for the month of February of $1.1 billion, up 6% over the $1.0 billion reported during the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2006, increased 1% over
Finish Line Expects to Meet Q4 Guidance Despite Flat Comps
The Finish Line, Inc. reported consolidated net sales of $399.0 million for the 13- week period ended February 25, 2006, an increase of 10% over consolidated net sales of $361.4 million for Q4 last year. Comparable store net sales for Q4 were flat versus
Kohl’s Sees February Comp Sales Increase 3.4%
Kohl's Corporation posted a 14.9% sales increased for the month of February to $818.6 million from $712.7 million for the same period last year. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.4%…
Neiman-Marcus Group Reports 3.0% Increase in Same-Store Sales
The Neiman-Marcus Group, Inc. reported that February sales increased 5.8% to $291 million from $282 million for the same month last year. Comparable store sales for the group increased 3.0% for the month…
Paddlesport 2006 Will Be in Somerset, NJ
Paddlesport 2006 will be held March 24, 25 & 26, 2006 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Over 100 exhibitors will gather together under the same roof to present new products and share their passion for paddlesports. Exhibitors will includ
Black Diamond Retains Korean Distributor
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd has retained a new Korean distributor. Patagonia Korea, a Korean distribution agent owned and operated by Mr. Chun, one of Korea's foremost climbers, will begin working with Black Diamond on March 1, 2006…
Pacific Sunwear Sees February Comps Slip 3.1%
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that total sales for February increased 7.0% to $89.0 million over total sales of $83.2 million during the same period last year. Total company same store sales decreased 3.1% during the same period. By concept
Conservation Alliance Helps Remove Diversion Dam
Conservation Alliance funding has helped remove a 180-foot diversion dam from the North Fork of the Gunnison River near Hotchkiss, Colorado. The dam removal will help restore a 33-mile stretch of the Gunnison, and improve fish and wildlife habitat in the
Warnaco Has Tough Q4 on Weak Swim Sales
For the fourth quarter, Warnaco Inc.'s net revenues declined 3.2% to $362.5 million from $374.4 million in the year-ago quarter, primarily due to swimwear sales not meeting expectations, fewer than anticipated replenishment orders in intimate apparel
Shoe Pavilion Rides 5.5% Comps Gain to 18.9% Sales Jump…
For the fourth quarter, Shoe Pavilion, Inc. saw comparable store sales increase 5.5% on top of a 14.7% jump last year. Net sales for the quarter increased 18.9% to $29.5 million from $24.8 million for the same period last year.
Unaudited net income incre
Head NV Sees Bottom Line Benefit from Restructuring Efforts…
Head N.V. is beginning to see the results of its multi-year restructuring efforts trickle down to the bottom line. The company has been shifting much of its manufacturing to Eastern Europe in an effort to reduce labor costs. This year, Head reduced tennis
