Gov. Brown Signs New Gun Law in California
Governor Jerry Brown signed the highly controversial AB 144 bill which makes it a misdemeanor to openly carry an unloaded handgun in public. Violators could face up to a year in prison or a potential fine of $1,000 when the law takes effect Jan 1…
Avid Fans Study Identifies Fan Base for Niche Sports
American sports fans have been opening their minds and wallets to a host of diverse sports, including figure skating, gymnastics, men's golf, high school sports and pro boxing, according to a new study from Scarborough Sports Marketing focusing on “A
The Buckle Posts Double-Digit Comp Sales Gain In September
The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable store net sales increased 10.3 percent for the five-week period ended October 1, 2011 versus the year-ago period. Net sales for the fiscal month increased 13.0 percent to $98.4 million from net sales of $87.1 mill
Bon-Ton’s September Comps Rise 3.6 Percent
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five weeks ended Oct., 2011 decreased 3.6 percent. Total sales decreased 4.1 percent to $286.9 million compared with $299.2 million for the prior year period…
Icebreaker Names New Global General Manager of RedRam Brand
Darren Glassman has been named global general manager of RedRam, – the merino thermal underwear brand created in 2010 by Icebreaker focusing on the hunt and fish channel. Glassman has been with Icebreaker since September 2008, when he joined as Global Ge
Laverty Exiting Callaway
Callaway Golf Company has indicated in a regulatory filing that David A. Laverty resigned from his position as senior vice president for global operations…
Finish Line Earns Google Trusted Store Designation
The Finish Line, Inc. reported that www.finishline.com is participating in Google’s new Trusted Stores program…
Stages Stores’ Comps Slide in September
Stage Stores, Inc. reported sales of $118 million for the five week September period ended Oct. 1, 2011. Comparable store sales for September decreased 0.7 percent. Merchandise categories that achieved comparable store sales increases during September wer
Dillard’s September Comps Grow 2 Percent
Dillard’s, Inc. reported that merchandise sales for the five weeks ended October 1, 2011 were $542.5 million compared to $532.3 million prior-year period. Total sales increased 2 percent on top of a 3 percent increase for the five weeks ended Octobe
Macy’s Inc. September Comps Up 4.9 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.30 billion for the five weeks ended Oct. 1, an increase of 5.3 percent compared with total sales of $2.18 billion in the five weeks ended Oct. 2, 2010. Macy’s, Inc. same-store sales were up 4.9 percent i
Target’s September Comps Climb 5.3 Percent
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended Oct. 1, 2011 were $5.9 billion, an increase of 6.5 percent from $5.56 billion a year ago. On this same-store basis, sales increased 5.3 percent…
Stein Mart Sees 2.5 Percent Dip in Comps
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales decreased 1.7 percent in September. Total sales were $98.9 million, a decrease of 2.5 percent from the same period in 2010. For the year to date, comparable store sales decreased 0.8 percent and total sales
Nordstrom’s September Comps Jump 10.3 Percent
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 10.7 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 1. Preliminary retail sales of $943 million for September 2011 increased 16.3 percent compared with $810 million for the same period in fiscal 2010…
Kohl’s Comps Increase 5.8 Percent in September
Kohl's Corp. reported that for the five-week month ended Oct. 1 that sales increased 5.8 percent and comparable store sales increased 4.1 percent over the prior-year period…
JC Penney September Comps Dip 0.6 Percent; Tempers Outlook
J. C. Penney company, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 1, 2011, decreased 0.6 percent, compared to a 5.1 percent increase in the same period last year. Total company sales decreased 3.6 percent for the month…
