SGB Update

Dillard’s October Same-Store Sales Decline 5.0%

Dillard's, Inc. announced that sales for the four weeks ended November 1, 2003 were $481,328,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended November 2, 2002 of $509,286,000.
Sales decreased 5% for the four-week period on both a total and comparable s

Neiman Marcus Comps Up 9.7% In October

In the four-week October period, comparable revenues in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus stores and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 6.4 percent. Revenue growth trends were the strongest in the Company's stores located in

May Company Comps Down 4.2%

The May Department Stores net sales were $887.2 million for the four-week period ended Nov. 1, 2003, a 2.4% decrease from $909.1 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 4.2%. October store-for-store sales decreased 3.5%, e

October Comps Down 5.8% at Gottschalks

Gottschalks announced that same store sales for the month of October 2003 decreased 5.8% from the prior year. Total sales for the month decreased 8.2% to $44.9 million from $48.9 million in October 2002…

Federated October Comps Down 2.0%

Federated Department Stores total sales were $1.058 billion for the four weeks ended November 1, 2003, a decrease of 2.1 percent compared to total sales of $1.081 billion in the same period last year. On a same-store basis, Federated's October sales

The Hockey Company YTD Sales Up 13.1%

The Hockey Company announced financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. Net sales were $171.2 million, an increase of 13.1% compared with last year. Gross margin grew by $9.8 million or 14.6% to $76.9 million or 44.9% of sales compare

Speedo Extends Phelps Deal Through 2009

SPEEDO has extended an endorsement deal with swimming superstar Michael Phelps through 2009. This summer, the 18-year old American set an astonishing seven world records in just 41 days. It is SPEEDO's richest swimwear sponsorship of all-time and inc

The Hockey Company Q3 Net Income Jump 44% on 12% Sales Increase

The Hockey Company Holdings Inc. reported that net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2003 were
$81.1 million, an increase of $8.4 million or 11.6% compared with last year. Net income amounted to $8.5 million or $0.71 per share compared with

Gander Mountain Q3 Comps Jump 14.3%

Gander Mountain had a 14.3% increase in comparable store sales for the third quarter of 2003 and a total sales growth of 40.3%. The company also reported a 13.7% increase in total store square footage in the third quarter. Comparable store sales increase

The Conservation Alliance Announces Annual Grants

The Conservation Alliance, a coalition of outdoor industry businesses working to fund conservation and recreation causes, announced its latest round of funding, six grants totaling $160,000 to organizations working to protect lands for habitat and recreat

GBMI Promotes Slivka to SVP Sales

Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has announced the promotion of Larry Slivka to Senior Vice President of U.S. Sales. In his new position, Slivka will oversee all aspects of U.S. sales operations for each of GBMI’s brands and any other new brands that join the

Mossimo Q3 Earnings Plunge 60% on Flat Revenues

Mossimo, Inc. reported third quarter 2003 revenue of $4.2 million compared to $4.3 million for the same period last year. The Company also reported second quarter 2003 net earnings of $630,000, compared to $1.6 million for the same period last year, and d

Lotto Named Technical Sponsor Of WTA Tour

Following its strategic partnership with the Women's Tennis Association Tour, Lotto Sport Italia announces a significant agreement with Octagon/Anschutz Entertainment Group which recognizes the Italian company as Technical Sponsor of the WTA Tour Cha

Gildan Joins Fair Labor Association

Gildan Activewear is the first Canadian company and the
first manufacturer catering to the wholesale imprinted activewear industry to become a Participating Company of the Fair Labor Association…