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Feelfree Shifts Distributuion and Hires National Sales Manager
Feelfree Kayak USA appointed Brian Siddons as National Sales Manager. Feelfree is also shifting away from online distribution to distribution by specialty retailers. Extensive market research revealed customers who, when asked where they’d expect to find
Collective Extends Airwalk Partnership with Payless
Collective International, LLC has renewed its licensing partnership with Payless ShoeSource Inc. for the retailer to carry the Airwalk brand in its stores through 2014 with an option for renewing for an additional five years after.
Airwalk will be sold in
J.C. Penney DS Sales Rise 3.3%; Comps Up 1.4%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. saw comparable sales at its department stores increase 1.4% in November on top of last year's 3.6% improvement. Total department store sales increased 3.3% for the month to $1.62 billion from $15.7 billion last year…
Saks November Comps Increase 7.2%
Saks Incorporated, for the four weeks ended November 25, 2006 compared to the four weeks ended November 26, 2005, total Company comparable store sales increased 7.2%, and total sales decreased 49.3%…
Dillard’s November Comps Down 3%
Dillard's, Inc. saw sales slip 1.8% to $550.8 million in November from $561.0 million in the same month last year. Sales in comparable stores decreased 3% for the four-week period…
Ross Stores Posts Flat November Comps
Ross Stores, Inc. saw a 7% increase in net sales for the month of November to $481 million from $451 million last ear. Comparable store sales for the month were flat after a 5% increase in the prior year…
TJX Companies November Comps Increase 3%; Cuts Guidance
The TJX Companies, Inc. sales for November were $1.6 billion, up 7% over the $1.5 billion achieved during the four-week period ended November 26, 2005. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended November 25, 2006, increased 3% over
Neiman Marcus November Comps Climb 2.9%
Neiman Marcus, Inc. November 2006 revenues were $332 million compared to $315 million last year, and increase of 5.3%. Comparable store sales for the month increased 2.9%…
Keen Plans 900 Mile Cycling Fundraiser and Documentary
Keen, Inc. plans for a 900+ mile cycling fundraising initiative and accompanying documentary film called Hybrid.Pedal. The initiative will generate awareness of and support for The Conservation Alliance…
Nike and adidas Launch New Brand Campaigns in U.K.
The London Financial Times is reporting that Nike and adidas are launching new brand campaigns that will set rules for retailers concerning service quality and brand presentation. Reportedly, JJB Sports and JD Sports will benefit the most from these two n
Umbro Warns 2006 Sales will be ‘Marginally Below’ Expectations
Umbro has continued to perform in line with expectations internationally with year-to-date total wholesale equivalent sales (TWE) 14% ahead of 2005. However, in the UK, market conditions remain challenging and as a consequence, Umbro’s full-year results a
Schutt Sports Adds Collecitbles Business Unit Manager
Schutt Sports added Kevin O’Hare as the Collectibles Business Unit Manager. Prior to joining Schutt Sports, Mr. O’Hare was President of KO Sports First, Inc., in Sarasota Florida, since 2004…
Access Distribution Enters License Deal with M3
Access Distribution has entered into a long term license agreement to produce and distribute M3 (millennium three) in
North America. This exclusive agreement will include M3 snowboards, M3 boots, M3 bindings, M3 outerwear and M3 skateboards…
Terry Tempest Williams to Speak at Conservation Alliance Meeting
Terry Tempest Williams, celebrated writer and dedicated conservationist will be the guest speaker at the Conservation Alliance membership meeting at the Salt Lake City Marriott. Williams’ talk will focus on the importance of protecting wild places through
ExOfficio Plans Third Retail Store
ExOfficio is opening a store in Bellevue, Washington with an inventive retail concept focusing on travel outfitting solutions to enhance the travelers' trip experience. Located in Lincoln Square near Bellevue Square in Bellevue, ExOfficio's new
