JC Penney May Same-Store Sales Up 3.2%
JC Penney Company, Inc. reported that comparable department store sales increased 3.2% for the four weeks ended May 24, 2003. All merchandise divisions had positive comparable store sales increases, with the best performance in Children's, Fine Jewe
Fitness Equipment, Bicycles Rated in Consumer Reports
Heart-rate monitors are a useful tool in tracking one's fitness performance. But how do you choose one? The most important feature to consider is accuracy. The June fitness issue of Consumer Reports has some recommendations, along with reviews of tre
Quick, Before They Get On Solid Food…
With the LeBron James endorsement deal saga now over, it’s time to get down to the serious business of signing up athletes before they garner the attention of adidas’ Sonny Vacarro…
The Post Takes on Footstar…
The New York Post, that Bible of American finance, devoted a full page in last Tuesday’s issue to take Footstar to task for its oft-delayed filing of its 10K and 10Q financial reports…
New Balance Confirms Moretz Deal…
As reported here after the last Super Show, New Balance has officially confirmed that Moretz Sports will be its licensee to performance socks. The deal, which will be effective in January 2004, will see Moretz “manufacture, market and distribute New Bala
Post-War Consumers in Buying Mood…
According to report recently released by The NPD Group, U.S. consumers seem willing to spend more on Footwear and Apparel in the 90-day period from May through July. The post-Iraq War study found that the consumers surveyed were more willing to get out a
Asia Strategy Seen in Malden Recovery…
Reuters was reporting on Friday that Malden Mills expects to post a $9.8 million profit in its first full year out of bankruptcy protection. The company expects a $9.0 million loss in 2002…
LandL Acquires Southern Athletic Brand…
Russell Corporation has sold the Southern Athletic trademark and related assets The L&L Group, which has licensed the brand since May 2002. The L&L Group, privately held and formed in 1948, owns Foremost Athletic, L&L Concession Co, Reach Athletic, and Un
Heavier Inventories Drive Retail Pricing Power Index Lower…
Retailers seem to be looking to brighter times ahead if the latest Retail Sector Performance Index is any indication. But increasing retail inventories and reduced traffic look to dampen profits as pricing comes under pressure.
Callaway Settles in Knock-Off Scam …
Callaway Golf has settled its action against the minor players in a knock-off scam. The company said that Shirley Tsou and GolfCo and Alex Mowry and National Golf Liquidators have agreed to a permanent injunction prohibiting them from selling “Big Easy”
Conflicting Reports in Umbro Probe…
London's Evening Standard is reporting that the U.K. Office of Fair Trading has reportedly found Umbro, The Football Association Ltd, Manchester United Football Club, and retailers JD Sports, JJB Sports and Allsports, guilty of price-fixing of Englan
Apparel Brand Logos Losing Cache???
The Brand Keys Fashion Index for 2003 appears to suggest that consumers are less enamored with apparel brand logos and labels than a few years ago, with many consumers adopting a 'back to brand basics' mentality. The index is a result of a semi
Variflex Up On In-Line Skate Deal…
Variflex shares skyrocketed last week on much higher volume, gaining almost 47% for the week to close at $5.55 on Friday. The run-up appeared to be due to the impressive results reported for the company’s fiscal third quarter, with sales jumping over 55%
Golfsmith Swings to First Quarter Loss; Acquires Zevo Brand…
Golfsmith is the latest retailer to report that online sales are getting a larger percentage of total sales.
The operator of 26 golf “Superstores” now sees retail store sales account for 54.7%, or $25.0 million, of its business versus 56.7% for the last
E21 Gets USGA Shaft Approval…
The United States Golf Association notified Element 21 Golf Company last week that the company’s scandium shaft technology “conforms to the Rules of Golf”…
