Payless August Comps Drop 6.9%; Announces Managment Changes
Payless ShoeSource same-store sales decreased 6.9% during the August reporting period, the four weeks ended August 28, 2004. Company sales totaled $218.0 million, a 6.4% decrease from $232.7 million during fiscal August of last year. Same-store sales decr
Dillards August Comps Fall 5%
Dillard's sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2004 were $553,337,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended August 30, 2003 of $575,433,000. Total sales declined 4% for the 4-week period. Sales in comparable stores declined 5% for the 4-wee
May DS Comps Fall 6.7% in August
The May Department Stores Company preliminary net sales were $1.05 billion for the four-week period ended Aug. 28, 2004, a 10.5% increase from $953.8 million in
the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 6.7%. August store-for-store s
Wacoal Appoints S.E. Reps
The Wacoal Sports Science Corporation, makers of CW-X Performance Conditioning Wear, has appointed The Lane Group to represent the line in the southeastern U.S. This brings the total number of rep groups carrying CW-X to eight, representing a combined te
OIA Hires New VP of Marketing
Outdoor Industry Association announced that Michelle Barnes has been chosen as its new VP of marketing. Formerly VP of marketing and sales for Outward Bound USA, Barnes brings a strong track record of building national programs that introduce Americans to
Target Completes Mervyn’s Sale to Investment Group
Target Corporation has completed the sale of its Mervyn's retail subsidiary to an investment consortium including Sun Capital Partners, Inc., Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. and Lubert-Adler and Klaff Partners, L.P. Mervyn's credit card recei
Compatriot Snowboards Hires Rep Force
Compatriot Snowboards has recently added some hot regional representatives to their roster. Cory Maughan, Jeremiah Wood, Kelly Dee Williams, Chris Hanson, and Spencer Moon will all be sporting the Compatriot label. The comnpany stated that judging from th
Rocky Mtn. Bicycles and Business Objects Call for More Canadian Athlete Support
Following the success of Canadian mountain bike riders Marie-Hélène Prémont and Alison Sydor in Athens today, Rocky Mountain Bicycles and Business Objects are calling on Canadian companies to increase their support for Canadian athletes. Marie-Hélène Prém
Martino Flynn Joins OIA
Supporting its growing client base in the outdoor industry community, Martino Flynn, LLC announces that is has joined the Outdoor Industry Association. Flynn, a mountaineer, represents the agency’s passion for the outdoor industry. In May 2004, Flynn reac
Timberland Kicks Off Serv-a-palooza
The Timberland Company will kick off its 7th Annual Global Serv-a-palooza, a worldwide community service initiative that impacts neighborhoods from Boston to Brazil. This unique day of service unites Timberland employees, business partners and consumers
West Marine August Comps Drop 6.4%; Will Not Meet Guidance
West Marine net sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2004 were $56.8 million, a 4.1% decrease compared to net sales of $59.2 million for the same four-week period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for August decreased 6.4% compared to the same p
American Eagle August Comps Jump 26.6%; Raises Guidance
American Eagle Outfitters' August consolidated same store sales increased 23.9%. Comparable store sales for the American Eagle brand increased 26.6% for the month. Based on the continuation of strong sales trends and solid merchandise margins, the Co
Mammut Wins Three Guides Choice Awards
Mammut is receiving honors from the American Alpine Institute with three Guides' Choice Awards for 2004. Mammut's soft shell Champ Pant and New Age jacket were recognized as gear that “embodies excellence in performance and durability”, as was
The Hockey Company to Build New HQ
The Hockey Company has completed the purchase of 900,000 sq. ft. of land in the Ville St-Laurent borough of Montreal. The site will be home to the Company’s 240,000 sq. ft, $20 million global headquarters and N.A. distribution center. The new facility wil
NSGA: Athletic Footwear Sales Inch-Up 0.2%
Retail sales of athletic footwear rose 0.2% during the six-month period, October 2003 through March 2004, according to data released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Sales for the six-month reporting period were $6.26 billion versus $6.2
