Zumiez Appoints Board Member
Zumiez on July 1 appointed Ernest R. Johnson to the company's Board of Directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Johnson, age 60, has served as the Chairman of Cutter & Buck Inc. and President and Chief Executive Off
Study: Obesity Rates Rising in Several States
Adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year and did not decline in any state, according to a new study from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). Twelve states now have obesity rates abo
New Hampshire Shop Owner Accused of Selling Unlicensed T-shirts
The owner of a Shirt Mania in Hampton, NH has pleaded not guilty to charges that he sold unlicensed clothing products, including those bearing the logos of professional sports teams…
Nike Action Sports Store Opens in Malibu
Nike, Hurley and Converse have teamed up to open the third of a series of new retail concepts under its Salvation banner at The Malibu Village in Malibu, CA. The 4,000-square-foot location is the third multi-brand space in the U.S. focused on action sport
The Buckle’s Comps Rise 10.8 Percent in June
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 increased 10.8 percent from the five-weeks ended July 3, 2010…
Stage Stores Reports 1.8 Percent Increase in Comps
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week June period ended July 2, 2011 increased 3.4 percent to $134 million from $129 million in the prior year five week period ended July 3, 2010. Comparable store sales for the month increased
Costco’s U.S. Comps Up 8 Percent in June Ex Gas
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $8.69 billion for the month of June, the five weeks ended July 3, 2011, an increase of 18 percent from $7.33 billion during the similar period last year. After excluding the impact of gasoline sales, comp
Lululemon Appoints SVP of E-commerce
Lululemon Athletica inc. announced that Chris Ladd has been appointed to its senior leadership Team as senior vice president, global e-commerce. Ladd possesses 14 years of experience developing e-commerce businesses for global brands. Most recently he ser
Bon-Ton Stores Comps Off 0.9% in June
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the five weeks ended July 2, 2011 decreased 0.9%. Total sales decreased 1.5% to $240.8 million for the five weeks compared with $244.4 million a year earlier…
Li Ning Sees Sales and Margins Sliding in First Half
Li Ning Co Ltd., China's biggest sporting goods maker, said it expected revenue to decline 5 percent in the first half of 2011 from a year ago as it moves to revamp distribution channels. In a filing with the Hong Kong bourse, the company also indica
Sports Authority Partners with Muzak on S.A. Elite Campaign
Sports Authority has partnered with Muzak to create and implement a promotional music download campaign to support the launch of the SA Elite brand, and introduce a sound system redesign initiative to ensure the optimal realization of the new concept…
Target’s Comps Climb 4.5 Percent
Target Corp. reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended July 2, 2011 were $6.23 billion, an increase of 5.7 percent from $5.92 billion for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010. On this same basis, June comparable-store sales increased 4.5 pe
Dillard’s June Comps Increase 6 Percent
Dillard's, Inc. announced that sales for the five weeks ended July 2, 2011 were $531.4 million compared to sales for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010 of $506.4 million. Total sales increased 5 percent. Comparable store sales increased 6 percent for
Macy’s Ups Q2 Forecast on June Comps Growth
Macy's, Inc. again raised its guidance after reporting same-store sales rose a higher-than-expected 6.7 percent in June. The company now expects same-store sales to rise by approximately 6 percent in the second quarter, which would translate to same-
BJ’s Comps Ahead 7.3 Percent
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.reported that sales for June 2011 increased by 10.3 percent to $1.18 billion from $1.07 billion in June 2010. Comparable club sales for June 2011 increased by 7.3 percent, including a contribution from sales of gasoline of 3.
