Target Reports February Comps Up 2.4%
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010 were $4.64 billion, an increase of 6.0% from $4.37 billion for the four weeks ended Feb. 28, 2009. On this same basis, February comparable-store sales increased 2
Lewis Adds Responsibilities at ATA
Maria Lewis has been named exhibitor and member services manager for the Archery Trade Association. The ATA said Lewis, who has managed member services since she was hired in September 2009, will coordinate booth selection for the 2011 Show and serve as t
February Comps Up 1.2% at J.C. Penney; Total Sales Up 1.5%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc.said comparable store sales increased 1.2% for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010. In last year’s February period, comparable store sales decreased 8.8%. Total Company sales in February increased 1.5%…
Unexpected Resignation Sends NASGW Back to Executive Search
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers announced it is re-launching the search for a new association President due to the “regrettable and unexpected” resignation of Mark Kresser…
February Comps Up 3.7% at Kohl’s
Kohl’s Corporation said total sales for the four-week month ended Feb. 27, 2010 increased 7.8% over the four-week month ended February 28, 2009. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 3.7%…
NWTF Names Chairman
The National Wild Turkey Federation's National Board of Directors recently named a new chairman and president. Peggy Anne Vallery of Arizona, who has been a member of the NWTF's National Board of Directors since 2000, will serve as chairman.
Nordstrom’s February Comps Up 10.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 10.3% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010 compared with the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2009. Preliminary total retail sales of $539 million for February 2010 increased 14.5% compared wi
Hincapie Sportswear Adds Another Rep
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Scott Hedin as retail sales representatives for the brand in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Hedin will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell
Macy’s Same Store Sales Jump 3.7%
Macy's reported a better-than-expected rise in February same-store sales Thursday, and the department-store operator said sales would have been even stronger if it weren't for the winter storms that rocked the East Coast…
Salazar Announces Appointments to Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the appointments of 19 individuals to the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, an advisory panel created in 1993 to advise the Secretary on nationally significant recreational fishing, boating and
Neiman Marcus Experiences 11.3% Increase in February Comps
In the four-week February period, comparable revenues in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus Stores and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 5.1%…
All3Sports Partners with Ironman Champ Craig Alexander
Atlanta-based triathalon and cycling shop all3sports.comhas partnered with two-time Ironman World Champion, Craig Alexander as part of new ownership's greater emphasis on supporting world-class athletes…
Stage Stores’ February Comps Slide 3.9%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week February period ended Feb. 27, 2010 decreased 2.1% to $99 million from $101 million a year earlier. Comparable store sales decreased 3.9% this year versus a decrease of 8.6% last year…
Saks’ February Comps Rise 2%
Saks Inc. announced that owned sales totaled $171.8 million for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010 compared to $166.6 million a year ago, a 3.1% increase. Comparable store sales increased 2.0% for the month…
FWS to Distribute $862 Million to States for Fish and Wildlife Conservation Projects
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute more than $862 million to all 50 states, U.S. commonwealths and territories, and the District of Columbia to support hunting, sport-fishing, and fish a
