Kohl’s September Comps Jump 5.5%
Kohl’s Corporation total sales for the five-week month of September 2009 increased 9.6% from the five-week month ended October 4, 2008. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 5.5% for the month of September…
J. C. Penney Comps Fall 1.4% in September
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. comparable store sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 3, 2009, decreased 1.4%, better than the company’s guidance for sales to decrease 3% to 6%. In last year’s September period, comparable store sales decrease
Nordstrom September Comps Inch Up 0.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 2.4% decrease in same-store sales for the five-week period ended October 3, 2009. Preliminary total retail sales increased 0.3% for the month…
Target’s September Comps Slip 1.7%
Target Corporation's net retail sales for the five weeks ended October 3, 2009 were $5.39 billion, an increase of 1.3% from $5,32 billion for the five weeks ended October 4, 2008. On this same basis, September comparable-store sales decreased 1.7%…
Neiman Marcus’ Comps Plunge 17% in September
Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported comparable-store sales tumbled 16.9% during September…
Saks Inc. Comps Drop 11.6% in September
Saks Incorporated owned sales were $242.1 million for the five weeks ended October 3, 2009 compared to $269.6 million for the five weeks ended October 4, 2008, a 10.2% decrease. Comparable store sales decreased 11.6% for the month…
Ross Stores Posts 8% September Same Store Jump
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales during September increased 12% to $629 million from $561 million a year ago. Same store sales for the month rose 8%…
TJX’s September Comps Climb 7%
The TJX Cos. sales for the five-week period ended October 3, were $2.0 billion, up 8% over the $1.8 billion a year earlier. Comparable store sales increased 7%…
Majestic Athletic Airs First Network TV Commercial
With the start of the MLB (Major League Baseball) Divisional Series, Majestic Athletic will be airing its first network television commercial. Majestic’s spot is one of few product ads that feature actual MLB on-field footage…
ORSM Officially Changes Show Dates
Outdoor Retailer announced the 2010 Summer Market Open Air Demo will take place on Monday August 2, followed by the Summer Market Expo which will run Tuesday through Friday, August 3-6…
SKECHERS Expands in Mexico with Distribution Deal
Skechers USA, Inc. signed a deal with Grupo Charly, a leading footwear company in Mexico, to exclusively license and distribute SKECHERS footwear in Mexico. With this agreement, SKECHERS footwear is now available to consumers across North America…
Stride Rite Introduces Walking-Training Baby Shoes
The Stride Rite Children’s Group launched a new collection of baby shoes with patent-pending Sensory Response Technology (SRT). The technology is designed to improve the way a child learns to walk via a sensory feedback system. The company said its
Nemo Equipment Hires Momentum Sales Group
Nemo Equipment hired Momentum Sales Group as their rep group for the Southeast U.S. Bringing Momentum on will ensure that dealers in the Southeast get the attention and support they need when offering NEMO products to their customers…
OIA: Nearly 18 Million Americans Participated in Paddlesports
Outdoor Industry Association and The Outdoor Foundation released A Special Report on Paddlesports – which provides a detailed look at participation in kayaking, canoeing, and rafting among Americans. Among other findings, the report reveals that nearly 18
Golf and Rugby Seven Expected to be Confirmed for 2016 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee on Friday are expected to approve the introduction of golf and rugby sevens to the program for the 2016 Games on Friday. According the the London's Independent, IOC members is expected to be the first new Olympic s
