Kohl’s Q1 Net Income Up 4.1% on 13.2% Sales Increase
Kohl's Corporation reported net sales for the first quarter were $2.1 billion, an increase of 13.2% over the same period a year ago. Net income for the quarter was $111 million, a 4.1% increase over the $107 million reported for the same quarter a ye
Oldham Promoted to RSM for Wilson Golf
Joe Oldham, formerly Territory Manager for Wilson Golf, has been promoted to the position of Western Regional Sales Manager, Wilson Golf & Racquet Sports. Oldham will focus specifically on golf accounts. In his new position, he will direct a staff of 1
Amerex Taps Rubenstein Associates as PR Firm
Amerex Group, Inc. President & CEO Glenn S. Palmer has announced the hiring of Rubenstein Associates, Inc. as Amerex's public relations agency.
New Balance to Sponsor Major League Lacrosse
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. announced that it will sponsor Major League Lacrosse, the premiere professional outdoor lacrosse league. The league launches its third season this year…
Cybex Posts Q1 Loss on 9.0% Sales Increase
Cybex International, Inc. reported net sales for the quarter ended March 29, 2003 were $20,608,000, representing an increase of 9% compared to net sales for the first quarter of 2002 of $18,913,000. The net loss for the quarter was $1,787,000, or $0.20 p
Nordstrom April Comps Off 0.3%; Q1 GM Shrinks
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $439.7 million for the four-week period ending May 3, 2003, an increase of 5.2% compared to sales of $417.8 million for the four-week period ending May 4, 2002. Same-store sales decreased 0.3% for the month of
Shopko April Comps Increase 3.5%
ShopKo Stores, Inc., reported consolidated sales for the four weeks ended May 3, 2003 were $224.2 million, 3.3% above the $217.0 million reported for the same period last year. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 3.5%…
Costco April Same-Store Sales Up 6.0%
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $3.14 billion for the four weeks ended May 4, 2003, an increase of 10 percent from $2.84 billion in the same four-week period of the prior fiscal year…
adidas Sued by Veggie Group for Roo Shoes
Vegetarians International Voice for Animals filed a lawsuit Wednesday against adidas using a California law intended to protect endangered species. adidas is countering the charge by pointing out that while the company makes shoes using kangaroo leather,
Urban Outfitters Q1 Comps Up 2.0%
Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced total Company comparable store sales for the quarter ended April 30, 2003 rose 2% on top of an 18% increase in last year's first quarter. “Comp” store sales at Urban Outfitters gained 5% versus an increase of 12% last
Gildan Fiscal Q2 Net Income Up 36% on 10% Sales Gain, Special Charges
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported net earnings in U.S. dollars before a special charge amounted to $14.1 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, up respectively 36.9% and 37.1% from the second quarter of fiscal 2002. Sales were a second quarter record of CN $
Gottschalks April Comps Down 3.0%
Gottschalks Inc. announced that April 2003 same store sales decreased 3.0% from the prior year. Total sales decreased 5.7% to $43.0 million from $45.6 million in April 2002. During the month the Company operated seven fewer stores than in the same period
Goody’s April Comp Store Sales Up 5.6%
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales for the month ended May 3, 2003 were up 4.2% to $95.1 million, compared to $91.3 million in April 2002. Comparable store sales increased 5.6%…
Oregon Bank Parent Names Nike’s DeStefano to Board
Umpqua Holdings Corporation, parent company of Umpqua Bank and Strand Atkinson Williams & York, increased its focus on the Portland market by adding Nike President of USA Operations Gary DeStefano to its board of directors…
Galyan’s Name New Apparel GMM
Robert B. Mang, Chairman and CEO of Galyan's Trading Company, Inc. announced the appointment of Jeff Brown to the position of Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager Apparel. Jeff joins Galyan's after more than 28 years with Kaufmann&
