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Costco Comps Rise 1% in November, Excluding Gas
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported comp store sales for the four weeks and 13 weeks ended Nov. 29 rose 2% and 1% respectively in the United States. Excluding gas sales, U.S. comp sales were flat during the month and grew 2% during the 13 week period…
At The Buckle, Comps Growth Slows to 1.4%
The Buckle, Inc. announced comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended Nov. 28 increased 1.4% from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 29, 2008.
Stage Stores’ Comps Drop 12.5% in November
Stage Stores, Inc reported that its total sales for the four week November period ended Nov. 28, 2009 decreased 11.3% to $110 million from $124 million in the prior year four week period. Comparable store sales decreased 12.5% this year versus a decrease
Wal-Mart Steps into World Cup Frenzy with FIFA Venture
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said it will operate 2010 FIFA World Cup Official Event Stores in nearly all of its retail markets around the world. The collaboration with FIFA's exclusive worldwide master licensee, Global Brands Group, combines the world'
Bon-Ton’s Comps Slide 6%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comps during November fell 6.0%. Total sales for the four weeks decreased 6.4% to $310.8 million compared with $332.3 million for the prior year period…
Lucy Upgrades Website
Lucy activewear announced the launch of its new website design this month. The new site includes product ratings, social media sharing, and a comprehensive “living lucy” community section…
Collective Brands Profits Nearly Triple Before Special Items
Collective Brands, Inc. reported earnings dropped 22.3% in the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009, to $36.9 million, or 57 cents per diluted share, from $47.5 million, or 74 cents, a year ago. Adjusted earnings nearly tripled to $39.4 million, or 61 cents
Woolrich Names Men’s Merchandising Exec
Woolrich has named former TSA exec Keith Reichelderfer director of men’s merchandising. He will be responsible for directing all merchandising efforts including product development, strategic planning and implementation for all men’s products.
GSIC’s Peak Cyber Monday Traffic Spikes 60%
GSI Commerce Inc. said consumers across the more than 100 websites it manages placed 789 orders during the peak minute on Cyber Monday – 60% more than 2008. Customizable pro sports merchandize was among the bit hits this year, which saw many retailers lau
Payless Enters the Philippines
Payless ShoeSource said that through an agreement with franchise partner Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI), the Philippines will be the next country in Payless' strategic global expansion initiative, with the first stores planned to open by mid-2010…
Pure Fishing Heads Into New Quarters
The world headquarters for Pure Fishing has moved to a new office in The Carolina Research Park. The location at 7 Science Court, Columbia, SC, 29203, is now the home for global administration, durables product management and sales and marketing for the A
Crimson Trace Hires North American Director of Sales
Crimson Trace said Jeff Goddard has joined Crimson Trace to oversee the North American sales division as the director of sales…
Smotherman Joins CVA National Pro Staff
Blackpowder Products, Inc. (BPI) has announced addition of Tony Smotherman to the CVA National Pro Staff team. Tony brings with him a strong background in muzzleloading hunting experience and technical gun knowledge that was gained through years of previo
Shock Doctor Moves into Base Layer Category
Shock Doctor, Inc. announced its entry into the base layer protective category with its new ShockSkin line. Products include padded impact shirts and shorts for contact sports, including football, basketball, lacrosse and hockey…
Cleveland.Srixon Names Lovejoy Product Manager for Women’s/Juniors Category
Cleveland Golf/Srixon said that, effective immediately, Jilayne Lovejoy has been promoted to the position of Product Manager for the Women’s & Junior categories…
