Wrightsock Adds Lifestyle Sales Group in Southwest
WRIGHTSOCK is proud to annouce that it has entered into a new relationship with Lifestyle Sports of The Woodlands, Texas…
Fleur d’hiver Retains Backbone for PR Effort
Fleur d’hiver, the Sun Valley based apparel company that designs and produces women’s technical lingerie, announced it has retained Backbone Media to spearhead its public relations efforts…
Next, Inc Posts Fiscal Q2 Profit as Sales Jump 136%
Next Inc. reported revenues of $5,131,944 for the fiscal second quarter ended May 31, 2003, an increase of 136%, compared to $2,177,383 for 2002. The company reported net income of $143,398 and earnings per share of $0.01 for the quarter compared to a lo
Nike Signs Taylor and Purcell to Lifetime Deals…
The company may have solidified their future in performance basketball with the signings last month of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, but the addition of the key retro icons strengthens Nike’s foothold in the fashion end of the footwear ca
New Era, Koch Family Launching Annual Golf Event for Cancer Research
New Era Cap Company and the Koch Family will hold the inaugural DCK Memorial Golf Tournament Monday, July 21, at Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg, N.Y. All proceeds from this first-annual event will be donated to the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institu
Shoe Carnival Lowers Q2 Forecast on Weaker June Comps
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2003 increased 4.1% to $47.5 million from sales of $45.6 million for the five-week period ended July 6, 2002. Comparable store sales decreased 5.4% in June 2003. In June 2002, compa
The Buckle June Same-Store Sales Dip 1.0%
The Buckle, Inc. announced that sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2003 increased 2.9% to $29.7 million from sales of $28.9 million in the corresponding five-week period ended July 6, 2002. Comparable store sales decreased 1.0% from comparable
Footstar Athletic Comps Up 1.0%; Will Broaden Nike Offerings
Footstar, Inc. reported that comparable store sales for the thirteen-week period ended June 28, 2003 declined 2.2%. Comparable store sales at Meldisco decreased 4.9%, and comparable store sales for the athletic segment increased 1.0%. Total sales in the
Bon-Ton Same Store Comps Inch Up
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the five weeks ended July 5, 2003 increased 1.1%. Total sales for the month increased 0.5% to $63.2 million versus $62.9 million reported for the same period last year…
Goody’s Same Store Sales Pull Up
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. reported total sales of $105.7 million for the fiscal month of June 2003 (the five weeks ended July 5, 2003), an increase of 2.9% over total sales of $102.7 million for the fiscal month of June 2002 (the five weeks ended
Stage Stores June Comps Off 3.1%
Stage Stores Inc. reported that comparable store sales decreased 3.1%. Last year's comparable store sales for the same period increased 8.9%. Total sales increased 0.8% to $72.2 million from $71.6 million in the prior year period…
Gottschalks Comps Slip 1.2%
Gottschalks Inc. announced that June 2003 same store sales decreased 1.2% from the prior year. Total sales decreased 4.9% to $59.9 million from $62.9 million in June 2002. During the month the Company operated eight fewer stores than in the same period
Smith Resigns From Oakley Board
Oakley, Inc. announced that Orin Smith has resigned as a member of the company's board of directors. Mr. Smith, president and chief executive officer of Starbucks Corporation, cited the change was necessary due to his increased duties and responsibil
Vaulue City June Comps Dip 0.2%; DSW Up 3.7%
Value City Department Stores, Inc. announced total sales for the five weeks ended July 5, 2003, increased 3.7% to $237.1 million from $228.7 million for the five weeks ended July 6, 2002. The company's same store sales decreased 0.2% for the five wee
Dillard’s June Same-Store Sales Decrease 6.0%
Dillard's, Inc. announced that sales for the five weeks ended July 5, 2003 were $635,748,000 compared to sales for the five weeks ended July 6, 2002 of $685,644,000. Total sales decreased 7%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 6% for the five-week
