Payless June Sales Slip 0.3% Despite 1.7% Comps Gain
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. reported a 1.7% same-store sales increase for the June reporting period, which consists of the five weeks ended July 2, 2005. Company sales totaled $275.8 million, or a 0.3% decrease from $276.6 million during fiscal June of last
Le Coq Sportif NA to Re-Enter Tennis Market
Le Coq Sportif North America announced plans to re-enter the Tennis Market in spring 2006. Le Coq Sportif North America will design, market, and sell a complete full range of tennis apparel and footwear products for men and women, professional and amateur
Nordstrom Posts 8.1% Comp Store Sales Gain for June
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $773.5 million for the five-week period ending July 2, 2005, an increase of 9.3% compared to sales of $707.5 million for the five-week period ending July 3, 2004. Same-store sales increased 8.1%…
DeFeet Inks Distribution Deal with QBP
Quality Bicycle Products will begin distributing DeFeet socks and cycling accessories beginning in September 2005. Based in Bloomington, Minnesota, QBP is the largest parts and accessories distributor in the cycling industry. The DeFeet/QBP partnership al
Marketing and Communications Manager – Bags, Nike, Inc.
Nike, Inc. seeks a Marketing and Communications Manager – Bags. As our Marketing and Communications Manager – Bags, you'll work in partnership with the Global Merchandising Director and Regional Business Directors to establish an on-going glob
Wal-Mart Sees 4.5% June Comp Sales Increase
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported net sales for the 5-week period ending July 1 increased 11.2% to $29.99 billion, comapred to $26.97 billion in the year-ago period. Wal-Mart Stores sales rose 11.7% for the period and comps increased 4.6%. SAM'S CLUB
Kohl’s June Sales Jump 25.6% on 14.4% Comps Increase
Kohl's Corporation reported that sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2005 increased 25.6% to $1142.8 million for the five-week period ended July 3, 2004. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 14.4%.
For the 22 weeks ended July 2, 200
Confluence Finalizes Brand Positioning and Sales Force
Confluence Holdings Corp. has finalized the positioning for its brands, its new sales team, and its pre-season program in preparation for the 2005/06 selling season and Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Confluence was created in 1998 by the merger of Wilder
Goody’s June Comp Store Slaes Decline 4.5%
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales of $106.8 million for the fiscal month of June 2005, an increase of 1.4% from total sales of $105.3 million for the fiscal month of June 2004. Comparable store sales for June 2005 decreased 4.5% from
Saks June Comps Climb 6%
Saks Incorporated, for the five weeks ended July 2, 2005 compared to the five weeks ended July 3, 2004, total sales increased 5.0% and comparable store sales increased 6.0% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales increased 5.3% for SD
Quik Acquires Canadian DC Shoes Distributor
Quiksilver, Inc. announced it has purchased the Canadian distributor of DC Shoes for approximately $7.0 million in cash. Under terms of the agreement, Quiksilver will acquire Centre Skateboard Distribution, Ltd., which holds the rights to distribute DC Sh
JJB Sports Founder Steps Down from Chairman Post
JJB Sports, the U.K.'s largest sporting goods retailer, announced Wednesday that David Whelan will step down as chairman of the company, but will be remaining on the Board in the capacity of Executive Director. Whelan (aged 68), who formed JJB in 197
Volcom Closes IPO; Raises $89 Million
Volcom announced the close of its initial public offering of 4,687,500 shares of common stock at a price of $19.00 per share and the simultaneous close of the underwriters' over-allotment option to purchase an additional 703,125 shares of common stoc
JJB Sports Reports 9.4% YTD Comp Sales Decline
JJB Sports reported that total Group revenues, including health clubs, for the 22 weeks ended 3 July 2005 were down 8.9% from the comparative period last year and included a 9.4% decline in comparable store sales. JJB said the results were affected by th
Zumiez June Comp Store Sales Increase 10.7%
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2005 increased 29.4% to $15.3 million, compared to $11.8 million for the five-week period ended July 3, 2004. The company's comparable store sales increased 10.7% for t
