The Redcats Group Completes Sportsman’s Guide Acquisition
Redcats Group has completed the acquisition of The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. for a price of $31 per share that values The Sportsman's Guide at approximately $265 million…
Conservation Alliance Surpasses 100-Member Mark
Twenty-four outdoor industry companies have joined The Conservation Alliance since the January OR Show. With a steady increase in membership, the Alliance surpassed the 100 member mark, and now boasts includes 118 companies.
Federated Sees August Comps Improve 3.8%
Federated Department Stores, Inc. reported total sales increased 61.6% to $1.73 billion for the month of August from $1.07 billion in the same period last year. The results for August 2006 include sales from the acquired May Company stores, which is not i
VF Forms International Expansion Team Led by Salzburger
VF Corporation has formed a new international leadership team as part of an ongoing growth initiative to enter new markets and accelerate revenue growth throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia…
BJ’s Comps Increase 2.3% in August
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. sales for August 2006 increased by 4.4% to $624.7 million from $598.3 million in August 2005. On a comparable club basis, August sales increased by 2.3% versus last year, including a contribution from sales of gasoline of 1.
Retailers Happy at Smaller Fly Fishing Retailer in Denver
More than 2,700 of the fly fishing industry’s most motivated and knowledgeable business people converged on Denver for FlyFishing Retailer 2006. Compared to last year, the 2006 show was a smaller event. 1,691 exhibitors made the trip to Denver this year,
TJX Companies’ Comps increase 4% in August
The TJX Companies, Inc. August 2006 sales were $1.3 billion, up 9% over the $1.2 billion achieved during the four-week period ended August 27, 2005. Consolidated comparable store sales for the four-week period ended August 26, 2006, increased 4% over last
Hestra Promotes Steinberg to Director of Marketing
Hestra USA promoted Melanie Steinberg from Operations and Customer Service Manager to Director of Marketing and Operations for Hestra USA. In her new role, Melanie will be responsible for overseeing all marketing functions as well as other operational ta
Target Comps Up 2.8% for August
Target Corporation reported a net retail sales for the month of August increase of 9.2% to $4.22 billion from $3.86 billion for the same month last year. On a comparable-store basis, sales increased 2.8% over last year…
Asia Outdoor Closes with Strong Attendance
The first Asia Outdoor reported a total of 6,743 trade visitors from China and other parts of Asia. Asia Outdoor is a partnership initiative of Messe Friedrichshafen and the Nanjing International Exhibition Centre, and ranks as the first outdoor industry
Saks August Comps Up 3.3%; Total Sales Down 36.5%
Retailer Saks Incorporated saw total company comparable store sales increase 3.3% for the month of August, while total sales decreased 36.5%. By segment, comparable store sales decreased 2.0% for SDSG and increased 5.0% for SFAE for the month…
Dillard’s August Comps Fall 1%
Dillard's, Inc. sales for the month ended August 26, 2006 were $557.3 million compared to sales for August, 2005 of $566.1 million. Total sales decreased 2% for the four-week period. Sales in comparable stores decreased 1% for the four-week period.
Finish Line Sees Q2 Sales Slip 0.9%
The Finish Line, Inc. saw second quarter consolidated net sales decrease 0.9% to $338.6 million from $341.6 million for the same quarter last year. Total company comparable store net sales for Q2 decreased 6.6%. By concept, Finish Line comparable store ne
Pacific Sunwear Sees Comps Continue to Slide in August
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. total sales for the four weeks of fiscal August ending August 26, 2006 were $168.8 million, a decrease of 4.0% over total sales of $175.7 million during the same period last year. Total Company same-store sales decrease
Kohl’s August Comps Increase 5.2%
Kohl's Corporation sales for the four-week period ended August 26, 2006 increased 13.1% over the four-week period ended August 27, 2005. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 5.2%.
