Nordstrom April Comps Rise 6.9%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $531.7 million for the four-week period ending April 30, 2005, an increase of 8.1% compared to sales of $491.7 million for the four-week period ending May 1, 2004. Same-store sales increased 6.9%. Preliminary
Urban Outfitters Q1 Sales Up 36%; Comps Rise 11%
Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced sales for the three months ended April 30, 2005. Total company sales for the first quarter jumped 36% over the same period last year to a record $231.3 million from $170.3 million. Total company comparable store sales wer
Wal-Mart April Comps Inch Up 0.8%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported net sales for the four-week period ending April 29, 2005 increased 7.4% to $22.3 billion from $20.8 billion in the year-ago period. Comps for the month inched up 0.9%, with Wal-Mart stores up just 0.1% and SAM”S CLUB increa
TJX April Comps Climb 4.0%
The TJX Companies reported April 2005 sales were $1.2 billion, up 9% over the $1.1 billion achieved during the four-week period in 2004. For the thirteen weeks ended April 30, 2005, sales reached $3.7 billion, a 9% increase over last year's $3.4 bill
Hayter Communications Grabs Another K2 Brand
Earth Products, with the Adio Footwear, Hawk Shoes, Planet Earth and Holden Outerwear brands, has named Seattle-based Hayter Communications as its new public relations agency of record. Hayter Communications will handle all aspects of public relations for
IMBA and National Park Service Reach Landmark Agreement
If you've ever tried to enjoy a National Park by mountain bike, chances are you've been disappointed. With some notable exceptions, America's premier park system is closed to off-road riding. That's going to change with a new five-year
Collegiate Pacific Sales Leap 142%; Income Down 12% for Q3
Collegiate Pacific grew net sales 142% to $27.0 million, in large part due to the acquisitions they completed during fiscal 2004 and the first two quarters of fiscal 2005. The company continued its efforts during the third fiscal quarter to direct some of
Volcom Files Papers for IPO…
Volcom, the ultimate anti-establishment brand, is joining the ranks of corporate America as the latest action sports brand to file papers with the SEC to become a public company. In an S-1 filed last Friday, the company hopes to raise more than $86 milli
Soffe Parent Moves to Stem Stock Fall; Details Production Shift…
The quarterly earnings release issued last week by Delta Apparel had some rather confusing statements regarding the effect of a future stock split on EPS performance. Some speculate that programmed trades may be the culprit for the nearly 21% drop in DLA
adidas May Have Lost Biggest Stripe Fight Yet…
A letter sent by the International Olympic Committee to the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry reflects a decision by the IOC that company logos on an area larger than 20 square centimeters would not be allowed on apparel at the Olympic Games
Consumer Reports Launches GreenerChoices.org
More and more, consumers are making environmentally friendly choices in the purchases that they make. They are actively seeking out organic foods, avoiding dangerous chemicals in products, and looking for energy-efficient appliances. On Earth Day 2005, wi
Johnson Declines Dolphin’s Offer; Dolphin Still Fighting
Johnson Outdoors rejected Dolphin's increased offer to acquire approximately 1.5 million shares of the Company's authorized but unissued Class B common stock at $21.75 per share, as it had rejected an earlier $21.00 per share proposal. Additiona
K2 Apparel Brands Open New DC in Reno N.V.
Marmot, Marker and Ex Officio announced today plans for a new distribution facility located in Reno, Nevada. Effective with Spring 2006, all products for each company as well as Dana Designs packs and accessories will ship from the new facility. The fac
MEC Switches to Wind Power
As many businesses North of the border consider the actions they will take to meet Canada’s Kyoto Protocol targets, Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) and the Pembina Institute released details of the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that MEC
Maruman Golf Taps Meng and Assoc. for PR Campaign
Maruman Golf USA has selected Meng & Associates Inc. of Round Rock, Texas, for public relations support in building consumer and trade awareness. Maruman Golf USA is North America’s exclusive distributor for Maruman Golf, the Pacific Rim’s leading name in
