Bill Dodge Appointed Marketing Manager for Dunham
In an effort to build on the momentum gained in 2003, Boston-based Dunham announces that Bill Dodge will assume the role of Marketing Manager for the brand. In this new role, Dodge will be responsible for all aspects of the Dunham product development team
Ross Stores January Comps Rise 4%
Ross Stores reported that sales grew 13% to $222 million for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004. These results were achieved on top of a 7% increase for the comparable four weeks last year, when sales totaled $196 million. Same store sales for the mo
January Comps Down 5% at Bon-Ton; Down 3.8% at Elder Beerman
The Bon-Ton Stores announced total sales for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004, increased 78.1% to $57.1 million, including $26.5 million from the acquired Elder-Beerman stores, compared to $32.0 million for the same period last year. Bon-Ton comparab
Retail Ventures January Comps Fall 1.2%
Retail Ventures total sales for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004, increased 3.9% to $122.9 million from $118.2 million for the four weeks ended February 1, 2003. The company's same store sales decreased 1.2% for the
four week period…
Kohls Manages 0.3% January Comp Increase
Kohl's sales for the four week period ended January 31, 2004 increased 14.5% over the four week period ended February 1, 2003. On a comparable store basis, sales
increased 0.3%…
Even Dillard’s Is Showing Positive January Comps
Dillard's sales for the four weeks ended January 31, 2004 were $478,857,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended February 1, 2003 of $469,025,000. Sales increased 2% on both a total and comparable store basis…
Dorel Completes Pacific Acquisition
Dorel Industries has concluded its previously announced
acquisition of Wisconsin-based Pacific Cycle. The total acquisition cost was $US 310 million and, as previously disclosed, the acquisition is expected to add at least US$0.50 per share to Dorel'
J. C. Penney January Comps Jump 6.4%
J. C. Penney reported comparable department store sales
increased 6.4 % for the four weeks ended January 24, 2004,
exceeding expectations. Sales reflect early sell through of Spring apparel, as well as successful clearance of seasonal merchandise…
SIA Sells Customers First to Leisure Trends
SnowSports Industries America has announced the sale of Customers First to the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) based in Boulder, Col. Leisure Trends’ acquisition will enable Customers First to enhance its product line, offer a broader scope of services and t
January Comps Jump 8.7% at Nordstrom
Nordstrom reported preliminary sales of $355.3 million for the four-week period ending January 31, 2004, an increase of 13.5 percent compared to sales of $313.2 million for the four-week period ending February 1, 2003. Same-store
sales increased 8.7 perc
SIA Sells Customers First to Leisure Trends
SnowSports Industries America has announced the sale of Customers First to the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) based in Boulder, Col. Leisure Trends’ acquisition will enable Customers First to enhance its product line, offer a broader scope of services and t
Stage Stores January Comps Up 2.1%
Stage Stores total sales increased 48.1% to $61.0 million from $41.2 million in the prior year. The Company noted that the sales growth during the month resulted primarily from the acquisition of Peebles Inc., as well as from the 28 net new stores that ha
OR Feels Some Positive Momentum
Outdoor Retailer recently held its annual Winter Market in Salt Lake City, Utah and spirits were high throughout the Salt Palace Convention Center as retailers and exhibitors gathered to discuss the business, politics and future of the outdoors.
Goody’s January Comps Down 1.6%
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales for fiscal periods ended January 31, 2004 (fiscal 2003) compared with fiscal periods ended February 1, 2003 as follows:
May Dept. Stores January Comps Up 4.6%
The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $715 million for the four-week period ended Jan. 31, 2004, a 9.2% increase from $655 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales increased 5.3%. January store-for-sto
