SGB Update

Michael Iaconelli Inks Deal with Abu Garcia and Spiderwire

Elite Series Pro Michael Iaconelli and Abu Garcia, Spiderwire and Berkley entered into agreement for the upcoming 2010-tournament season. Beginning January 1, 2010, Iaconelli will fish Abu Garcia rods and reels, Berkley and Spiderwire line and Berkley Pow

Stage Stores’ Comps Decline Slows in December

Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five-week December period ended Jan. 2, 2010 decreased 1.0% to $255 million from $257 million in the prior year five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009. Comparable store sales decreased 2.2% this year v

Michael Iaconelli Inks Deal with Abu Garcia and Spidewire

Elite Series Pro Michael Iaconelli and Abu Garcia, Spiderwire and Berkley entered into agreement for the upcoming 2010-tournament season. Beginning January 1, 2010, Iaconelli will fish Abu Garcia rods and reels, Berkley and Spiderwire line and Berkley Pow

The Buckle’s Comps Rise 6.6% in December

The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010 increased 6.6% from comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009. Net sales for the period increased 12.1% to $147.1 million from ne

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…

The North Face to Sponsor OIA Industry Breakfast

The North Face has signed a three-year agreement to be the presenting sponsor for the OIA Industry Breakfast beginning with Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2010. Sister brand Eagle Creek has also joined as a title sponsor of the event. Timberland had been

Fila USA’s VP of Sales Steps Down

Bruce Fendell has stepped down as VP of sales at Fila USA but will continue to help Fila as a consultant. The position has been eliminated as part of a strategic review, according to a company spokesperson…

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..

JD Sports Sees 6.6% Holiday Comp Gain

JD Sports Fashion, the UK retailer, said it expects to beat market expectations for full-year profit after reporting strong trading over the key Christmas period. For the five weeks to Jan. 2, the group said like-for-like sales were up by 6.6%, while 48-w

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…

Stein-Mart’s December Comps Slip 2%

Stein-Mart, Inc. reported same stores sales for Dec. slipped 2% on total sales that fell 4.4% from $178.0 million a year ago to $170.2 million…