Nordstrom’s December Comps Surge 7.4%; Prelim Topline Up 10.8% for Month
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 7.4% increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010 compared with the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009…
TJX Racks Up 21% Sales Gain in December
The TJX Companies, Inc. said sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010, rose 21% to $2.9 billion from the comparable period a year ago and 8% for the 48 weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010. The discounter upped its earnings guidance to 31% over fiscal 2009..
Target Reports Stronger than Expected December Sales
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010 rose 5.0% to $9.74 billion compared to the five weeks ended Jan. 3, 2009. Dec. comparable-store sales increased 1.8%, compared to a 4.1% decline in the same period
Baker’s Reports December Comps Up 9.9%
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported net sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010 increased to $30.0 million compared to $27.4 million in the same period last year. Comparable store sales for Dec. 2009 increased 9.9%, compared to an increase of 3
WWE Taps Whitaker to Head International Operations
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. announced that Andrew Whitaker will take on additional responsibilities and head up WWE International effective immediately…
Dillard’s December Sales Fall 8% on 7% Comps Decline
Dillard’s, Inc. reported that merchandise sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010 declined 8% to $1.01 billion compared to the five weeks ended Jan. 3, 2009. Sales in comparable stores decreased 7% for the five-week period…
Kohl’s Reports December Comps Up 4.7%; Topline Up 8.8% for Month
Kohl’s Corporation reported that total sales for the five-week month ended Jan. 2, 2010 increased 8.8% from the five-week month ended Jan. 3, 2009. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 4.7%…
Ross Stores Reports December Comps Up 12%; Sales Spike 16%
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010 increased 16% to $934 million from $802 million for the five weeks ended Jan. 3, 2009. Same store sales for the month were well ahead of forecast and up 12% over the prior year..
Target to Hold Warehouse-style Sale Event Throughout January
This month, Target said it will unveil “The Great Save,” a nationwide event that will feature reduced prices on a variety of products, bulk-packaged items and designer brands in a warehouse-club-like setting without membership fees or ID cards…
Twin Enterprises Adds Sales Reps
Twins Enterprise, Inc., which owns the Twins '47 and Banner '47 brands, said Steve Irwin has assumed the territory sales position for Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. The territory had been previously covered by a combination of independe
Retail Forward: December Comps Grew 3% Ex-Wal-Mart
Retail same-store sales excluding Walmart increased 3.0% in December as shoppers gave a particular boost to apparel spending during the holidays, Retail Forward reports…
Liberty Sports LLC and Polytan USA Announce New Partnership
Polytan USA and Liberty Sports, LLC jointly announced that Liberty Sports will be the exclusive distributor for all Polytan turf and track products for the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S…
WaterplayUSA.com Names Sales Director
WaterplayUSA.com, which publishes an online directory of water related recreational amenities and businesses, appointed Rik Beitel as director of sales effective immediately…
Fox Head Taps Former DC Shoes Exec for Board
Fox Head, Inc. appointed Nick Adcock, former global president of DC Shoes, Inc., to its board of directors…
Etonic Names Director of Sales/Marketing for Golf
Etonic Worldwide named industry veteran Kent Wheeler as director of sales and marketing for its golf division. Prior to joining Etonic, Wheeler was director of sales for Nickent. He also held sales management positions within the golf division of Mizuno U
