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Nordstrom May Comps Climb 7.8%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $600.8 million for the four-week period ending May 27, 2006, an increase of 10.1% compared to sales of $545.6 million for the four-week period ending May 28, 2005. Same-store sales increased 7.8%…
Bon-Ton May Sales Boosted by Carson’s Acquisition
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. posted a 161% increase in net sales for the month of May to $232.3 million from $89.0 million for the same period last year. May sales include $148.5 million from the Carson's stores. Bon-Ton comparable store sales decreased
Wal-Mart Comps Climb 2.0% in May
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported net sales for the month
ending May 26, 2006, increased to $16.90 billion compared to $15.70 billion last year, a 7.7% increase. Comps for the month increased 2.0%…
May Co. Boosts May Federated Sales; Comps Up 9.2%
Federated Department Stores, Inc. saw total sales of $2.026 billion for the month of May, an improvement of 70.2% over last year's $1.189 billion. On a same-store basis, Federated's sales for the month of May were up 9.2%. This is above the comp
Ross Stores May Comps Up 5%
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales of $417 million for the month of May, a 13% jump from $370 million during the same month last year. Comparable store sales for the month increased 5% on top of a 7% gain in the prior year…
Sport Supply Group Q3 Income Jumps 59% on 2% Sales Increase
Sport Supply Group, Inc. fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2006 sales increased 2% to $27.8 million compared $27.3 million. Gross margins improved 340 basis points to 33.3% vs. 29.9%. Operating income increased 75% to $2.7 million vs. $1.5 million and
TJX Companies’ Comps Jump 4% in May
The TJX Companies, Inc. sales for the month ended May 27, 2006, were $1.3 billion, up 9% over the $1.2 billion achieved during the four-week period ended May 28, 2005. For the 17 weeks ended May 27, 2006, sales reached $5.2 billion, a 7% increase over las
Finish Line Q1 Sales Slip 0.8%; Comps Down 7.2%
The Finish Line, Inc. saw net sales decrease 0.8% to $289.0 million for the first quarter from $291.3 million for the same period last year. Total company comparable store net sales for Q1 decreased 7.2%. By concept, Finish Line comparable store net sales
Kohl’s May Comps Increase 3.1%
Kohl's Corporation posted a sales increase of 11.5% for the month of May with sales totaling $1.00 billion, up from $899.1 million for the same month last year. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.1%…
Nordstrom Comps Increase 7.8% in May
Nordstrom, Inc. reported sales of $600.8 million for the month of, a 10.1% jump from sales of $545.6 million during last year's May. Same-store sales increased 7.8%. Preliminary year-to-date sales of $2.39 billion were an increase of 8.5% from sales
Berkshire/Russell Deal Passes through Antitrust Review Period
The waiting period for US antitrust review under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired for Berkshire Hathaway's pending acquisition of Russell Corporation. The waiting period terminated on May 30, 2006…
Gander’s Loss Widens on Double-Digit Comp Decline
Gander Mountain Company first quarter sales increased 15% to $155.6 million compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Comparable store sales decreased 10.4%. The company reported a loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of $23.0 million for both pr
Nicholson Takes Over at OR and FFR
VNU Sports Group appointed Marisa Nicholson to the post of national sales manager for the Outdoor Retailer and FlyFishing Retailer trade shows. Nicholson, previously a senior account executive for the Outdoor Group, takes over for Andy Tompkins, who was r
Nike Opens Factory Store in Florida
Nike, Inc. today announced the official opening of its Nike Factory Store at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, FL. The more than 25,000 square foot retail outlet will employ a total of 90 full and part-time staff…
Ultimate Direction Ramps Up Running Sponsorships
Ultimate Direction will be sponsoring several organizations throughout the next several months to increase its brand awareness and continue its team and individual sponsorship for outstanding players in the running community.
