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Target’s December Comps up 1.6 Percent on 2.6 Percent Sales Increase
Target Corporation's net retail sales for the five weeks ended Dec. 31, 2011 were $10.14 billion, an increase of 2.6 percent from $9.88 billion for the five weeks ended Jan. 1, 2011. On this same basis, December comparable-store sales increased 1.6 p
Macy’s December Same-Store Sales Increase 6.2 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. today reported total sales of $4.925 billion for the five weeks ended Dec. 31, 2011, an increase of 6.6 percent compared with total sales of $4.618 billion in the five weeks ended Jan. 1, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc.
Kohl’s Cuts Guidance After Tough December Sales Results
Kohl's Corporation reported that for the five-week month ended Dec. 31 total sales increased 1.7 percent and comparable store sales decreased 0.1 percent. Year to date, total sales increased 2.3 percent and comparable store sales increased 0.5 perce
November Golf Rounds Show Some Recovery
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the US were up 1.7 percent in November 2011 compared to November 2010. Public access play was up 1.4 percent for the month and private course activity was up 2.4 percent…
Mizuno Hires VP of Latin America
Mizuno USA has hired Hartmut Junghahn as vice president of Latin America. Scheduled to assume responsibilities in January 2012, Junghahn brings more than 27 years of consumer products expertise, with experience as a general manager, including sales, mark
Quiksilver’s Randy Hild Transitions to Consulting Role
Quiksilver announced that long-time marketing executive Randy Hild will be transitioning to a consulting part-time role with the company as he moves to form his own creative agency. Hild most recently served as executive vice president of strategic partne
Sears Hires Ex-Brookstone CEO to Head Merchandising
Sears Holdings Corp. named Ron Boire EVP, chief merchandising officer and president of the Sears and Kmart business units on Jan. 3….
Finish Line Appoints Chief Business Development Officer
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Mark S. Landau has been appointed chief business development officer, effective Jan. 1. Since January 2010, Landau has been a member of the company's board of directors, serving on its audit and strategy committee
Jaco Announces UFC Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste as Brand Ambassador
Jaco, the performance sports brand, announced that UFC Octagon Girl, model and television personality Arianny Celeste has joined Jaco as its newest brand ambassador…
MSNA Named U.S. Distributor for Briko Maplus
Montana Sport North America (MSNA) has become the U.S. distributor of Briko Maplus alpine wax products…
Eastman Outdoors Appoints New Leadership Team
Eastman Outdoors, which makes cookware for the outdoors, named Rob Eastman as chairman and chief executive officer and Erik Eastman as vice president. As chairman and CEO, Eastman is responsible for leading the company and building the value of Eastman Ou
Raids Net $77 Million in Counterfeit Goods
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced the seizure of more than 327,000 counterfeit items with a manufacturer's suggested retail price worth an estimated $76.8 million. The haul included
Teva Enters the Japanese Market
Officially available at retail March 2012, Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, was re-launched in Japan this week with a special kick-off celebration in Roppongi, Tokyo…
Tourism Spending on Recreation and Shopping Slowed in Third Quarter
Direct tourism spending on recreation and entertainment in the third quarter grew at an annual rate of 1.3 percent to reach $89.3 billion, down dramatically from the 10.8 percent surge reported for the second quarter. Direct tourism spending on shopping,
European Outdoor Group Coordinates Historic Market Study
Europe's top national markets for outdoor products are Germany, the United Kingdom and Ireland, France, Italy and Switzerland in that order, according to first-of-its-kind research conduct by the European Outdoor Group…
