SGB Update Outdoor
Saucony Posts Net Loss with 3% Q4 Sales Gain
Saucony announced a net loss of $316,000 in the fourth quarter of 2004, compared to net income of $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2003. Diluted loss per share was (5 cents) per Class A share and (5 cents) per Class B share. Net sales for the fourth
Target Comps Jump 9% in February
Target Corporation's net retail sales from continuing operations for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 increased 16.1% to $3.376 billion from $2.907 billion for the four-week period ended February 28, 2004. On this same basis, comparable-store s
Payless Comps Jump 13.5% in February
Payless ShoeSource same-store sales increased 13.5% during the February reporting period, the four weeks ended February 26, 2005. Company sales totaled $182.5 million, a 10.8% increase from $164.7 million during fiscal February of last year…
ISS Weighs In on Johnson Outdoors’ Going-Private Transaction
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that Johnson Outdoors shareholders vote in favor of Johnson Outdoors' proposed merger with JO Acquisition Corp. at the Company's special shareholder meeting on March 22, 2005…
May D.S. Comps Slip 4.1% in February
May Department Stores reported preliminary net sales of $1.01 billion for the four-week period ended Feb. 26, 2005, a 14.5% increase from $880 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 4.2%. February store-for-store sales de
Saks February Comps Increase 3.5%
Saks Incorporated, for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 compared to the four weeks ended February 28, 2004, total sales increased 2.6% and comparable store sales increased 3.5% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales increased 0
Kohl’s February Comps Climb 6.1%
Kohl's Corporation sales for the four-week period ended February 26, 2005 increased 20.4% over the four-week period ended February 28, 2004. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 6.1%…
Sears Comps Inch-up 1.3% in February
Sears, Roebuck and Co. comparable domestic store revenues increased 1.3% for the four weeks ended Feb. 26, 2005. Total domestic store revenues were $1.78 billion for the four-week period in February 2005, up 2.2% compared with the four weeks ended Feb. 28
Feb Comps Increase 6% for Ross; Sales Jump 17%
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales of $311 million for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005, a 17% increase above the $266 million for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004. Comparable store sales for the month increased 6% over the prior year period…
Neiman Marcus Comps Climb 7.7% in February
The Neiman Marcus Group announced comparable revenues at the Neiman Marcus Group in the four-week February 2005 period increased 7.7%, while the increase for the same period last year was 24.9%. Total revenues increased 6.5% to $275 million.
Sean Leslie Joins Base Camp Communications
Base Camp Communications adventure sports and travel PR firm announced that journalist and outdoorsman Sean Leslie has joined the Base Camp team. For Base Camp, Leslie is an enthusiastic and experienced team member looking forward to sharing the load of
J.C. Penney February Comps Jump 6.1%
J. C. Penney comparable department store sales increased 6.1% for the four weeks ending February 26, 2005, on top of a 12.1% increase in last year's February period. Catalog/Internet sales increased 6.4% on top of an 8.0% increase last year. The Inte
Costco Posts 7% Increase in Same-Store Results for February on a 9% Raise in Sales
Costco Wholesale Corporation announced its operating results for the second quarter (12 weeks) and first half (24 weeks) of fiscal 2005, both ended February 13, 2005.
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 10% to $12.41 billion from $1
DSW Same-Store Sales Jump 10.5% for February
Retail Ventures, Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks ended February 26, 2005 increased 9.9% to $182.6 million from $166.1 million for the four weeks ended February 28, 2004. Sales at DSW Shoe Warehouse increased 28.9% for the month to $67.8
KINeSYS Hires 27 New Sales Reps; Sales up 40% in 2004
KINeSYS has hired 27 new sales representatives. After a comprehensive review and extensive search, CEO Jeff Kletter handpicked these reps for their experience, knowledge and performance in each of KINeSYS’ key business segments, including outdoor, sportin
