JOUT Files For Temporary Restraining Order
Johnson Outdoors announced a Temporary Restraining Order had been issued by the Superior Court of Maine, barring a former employee from working for a major competitor. The TRO was issued on January 28th, and was upheld by the Court in a ruling yesterday
January Comps Up 2% at TJX
The TJX Companies reported sales results for the four-week period ended January 31, 2004, were $759 million, up 12%
over $676 million achieved during the four-week period ended February 1, 2003. For the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2004, sales reached $13,1
JOUT Files For Temporary Restraining Order
Johnson Outdoors announced a Temporary Restraining Order had been issued by the Superior Court of Maine, barring a former employee from working for a major competitor. The TRO was issued on January 28th, and was upheld by the Court in a ruling yesterday
Neiman Marcus Comps Jump 15.2%
The Neiman Marcus Group announced total sames store sales rose 15.2% in January. In the four-week January period, comparable revenues in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus stores and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 12.8 percent.
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
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Johnson Outdoors Sees Resolution of E.U. Inquiry
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced that an inquiry by the European Commission {of the European Union} has been concluded, with no further action warranted and no fine imposed. In February 2003, the competition department of the European Commission initiated
Gadzooks Files for Bankruptcy Protection; Closing 156 Stores
Gadzooks, Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection in the Northern District of Texas. This move was necessary in order to provide time to complete the reorganization of its core business around 252 stores chosen to strengthen its market position in the ju
Timberland Q4 Net Income Jumps 46% on Strong Global Growth
The Timberland Company reported fourth quarter net income of $39.5 million, or $1.10 per per diluted share, compared with net income of $27.1 million, 73 cents per per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter 2002. Fourth quarter revenue increased 16.4% to
JFF Probe Claims Two More Industry Execs…
Tom Shine, currenly Reebok’s SVP for Sports Marketing, is the latest to plead guilty in the federal probe of Just for Feet. The incident occurred when Shine was president of Logo Athletic, which was acquired by Reebok in 2001 and became its On-Field divi
Judge Dismisses All Charges Against Wal-Mart in Las Vegas Labor Action
An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in Las Vegas dismissed all charges last week in a complaint of unfair labor practices issued against Wal-Mart in February of 2003. The complaint, based on charges filed by a union attempting to organize WMT employees, in
Vail Gets Approval for Major Keystone Expansion
Adam Aron, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts, announced Tuesday that effective immediately the U.S. Forest Service has approved the addition of an impressive 861 acres of ski terrain to the Keystone Ski Resort. The new terrain, known as
Kellwood Completes Phat Fashions Acquisition
Kellwood Company has completed the purchase of Phat Fashions, its licensing organization and its trademarks, Phat Farm, Baby Phat, and Phat. Phat Fashions will operate as a subsidiary of Kellwood. Russell Simmons will remain at the helm of Phat Fashions
