SGB Update Outdoor
Scott Kaier Joins Pale Morning Media
After months of courtship and waffling, Pale Morning Media LLC is pleased to announce the arrival of Scott Kaier as a full-time staff addition. A veteran of the outdoor retailing arena with more than eight years of floor and management experience, Kaier b
Footwear Manufacturers Prepare for Beijing Olympics…
The China Economic News Service reported that several major Taiwan-based footwear manufacturers are ramping up production in order to meet demand, which is expected to spike in conjunction with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Pou Chen Corp. has been co
Woolrich Names Shearer National Sales Manager
Tyler Shearer has been name Sales Manager of the Woolrich Apparel Division. In his new role, Shearer will be responsible for all field sales while focusing on
Woolrich pinnacle and mainstream accounts. All Woolrich sales representatives will report direc
Merrell Inks Footwear Licensing Deal with Patagonia…
Patagonia and Wolverine World Wide have inked a licensing agreement under which WWW’s Merrell brand will design, manufacture and market under the Patagonia name with rights to Water Girl and Lotus Designs. The first product line is expected at retail in s
Lafuma Takes Control of Oxbow…
Lafuma has completed its initial acquisition of Oxbow from the majority shareholder, Teahupoo, gaining 63.7% ownership of the company. Lafuma will now submit a draft standing offer at a price of €10.75 per OXBOW share cum-dividend and as a result OXBOW’s
TJX Sees May Comps Slip 1%
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the month of May 2005 were $1.2 billion, 5% above the $1.1 billion achieved during May LY. For the year-to-date, sales reached $4.8 billion, an 8% increase over last year's $4.5 billion. Consolidated compara
May Company Comps Decline 2.9% in May
The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $1.12 billion for the four-week period ended May 28, 2005, a 14.5% increase from $978 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 2.9%. Net sales for the firs
Target Corp. May Comps Increase 5.1%
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales from continuing operations (principally Target Stores) for the four weeks ended May 28, 2005 increased 12.1%to $3.50 billion from $3.12 billion for the year-ago period. On this same basis, comparable-s
The Buckle’s May Comps Climb 8.6%
The Buckle announced that sales for the four-week period ended May 28, 2005 increased 12.7% to $30.8 million from sales of $27.3 million in the corresponding four-week period ended May 29, 2004. Comparable store sales, for stores open at least one year, f
May Comps Up 5% at Costco
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $4.11 billion for the four weeks ended May 29, 2005, an increase of 8% from $3.80 billion in the same four-week period of the prior fiscal year. May Comparable Store sales increased 5%…
Upbin Turns Over Kellwood CEO Position to Skinner
Robert C. Skinner, Jr., has been elected chief executive
officer in addition to his current position of president and director of Kellwood Company. Former CEO, Hal Upbin will remain as chairman through January 31, 2006. Following his retirement, Upbin has
Stage Stores May Comps Increase 7.0%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that total sales for the four-week period ended May 28, 2005 increased 10.4% to $100.0 million from $90.6 million in the prior year four-week period ended May 29, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 7.0% versus an increase
Marketing Manager — Mossy Oak
The Human Capital Group, Inc (Retained Executive Search firm) is seeking candidates for an outstanding Atlanta-based opportunity as Marketing Manager – Elements / Sportswear for the Mossy Oak Apparel division of Russell Corporation. This marketing leader
Pacific Sunwear Ekes Out 0.4% Comp Sales Gain in May
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks of fiscal May ending May 28, 2005 were $80.7 million, an increase of 11.3% over total sales of $72.5 million during the same period last year. Total Company same-store sales
Nordstrom May Same-Store Sales Up 7.4%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $545.5 million for the four-week period ending May 28, 2005, an increase of 9.3% compared to sales of $499.1 million for the four-week period ending May 29, 2004. Same-store sales increased 7.4%…
