SGB Update

Sears September Same-Store Sales Rise 3.2%

Sears, Roebuck and Co. announced that comparable domestic store revenues increased 3.2% for the five weeks ended Oct. 4, 2003. Total domestic store revenues were $2.5 billion for the five week period in September 2003, up 3.5% compared with the five week

Neiman Marcus September Specailty Comps Jump 14.7%

The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. announced that comparable revenues in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus Stores and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 14.7% in the five-week September period…

Gottschalks September Comps Down 1.6%

Gottschalks Inc. same store sales for the month of September 2003 decreased 1.6% from the prior year. Total sales for the month decreased 4.3% to $53.8 million from $56.2 million in September 2002. During the month the Company operated seven fewer stores

Saks, Inc. Sees September Comps Rise 4.0%

Saks Incorporated announced that for the five weeks ended October 4, 2003 compared to the five weeks ended October 5, 2002 total sales increased 5.4% and comparable store sales increased 4.0% on a total company basis. By segment, comparable store sales in

Payless September Same-Store Sales Decline 1.1%

Payless ShoeSource, Inc. reported that same-store sales decreased 1.1% during the September reporting period, the five weeks ended Saturday, October 4, 2003. Company sales totaled $269.5 million, a 0.3% decrease from $270.4 million during fiscal Septembe

Elder-Beerman September Comps Up 2.9%

Comparable store sales for The Elder-Beerman Stores increased 2.9 percent for the five weeks ended October 4, 2003, compared to the five weeks ended October 5, 2002. Total store sales increased by 2.5 percent to $59.7 million versus the same period last y

September Comps at Bon-Ton Up 2.7%

The Bon-Ton Stores comparable store sales for the five weeks ended October 4, 2003 increased 2.7%. Total sales for September increased 2.0% to $62.8 million versus $61.5 million reported for the same period last year.
Year-to-date total sales decreased 2

Goody’s September Comps Rise 7.6%

Goody's Family Clothing reported total sales for the fiscal month of September 2003 of $98.9 million, an increase of 8.2% from total sales of $91.4 million for the fiscal month of September 2002. Comparable store sales for September 2003 increased 7.

Softride Hires New Production Manager

“The hiring of Michael Martin demonstrates our commitment to improving Softride's sales and marketing efforts throughout North America and International territories,” said Mike Allsop, Softride's co-owner and chief executive officer…

NRF Ups Forecast on Surprising September at Retail

After a difficult first half of 2003, retailers saw a pronounced jump in third quarter sales, according to the National Retail Federation. Sales gains stemming from a solid back-to-school season, pent-up demand for apparel, more seasonable weather, and st

Kelty Taps Ross as Backpack Product Manager

Kelty this week tapped Gail Ross as their new Backpack Product Manager. Ross joins Kelty from her post as Director of Development for Mountainsmith and 105 Meridien, and brings nearly 20 years of relevant experience to the position. In her new role, Ross

Bell Hires New Production Manager

Bell Canoe Works recently announced construction of its
new plant. However, there are other significant developments in Bell production. The big news is Bell’s new production manager, Chris Gibbs…

Cannondale Makes Some Pre-InterBike Changes To Management

Cannondale is heading into the Interbike trade show and the 2004 season with a renewed dedication and focus on the marketplace that are reflected in organizational changes to its senior management team. The new team includes previously announced hires Jo