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July retail sales post 2.8%

July retail sales post 2.8% gain, but clearance and hotter weather slow sales pace

Press Release:  NEW YORK (August 5, 2010) – U.S. chain store sales posted a 2.8% year-over-year comparable-store gain…

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ThirtyTwo and etnies add new NorCal rep

Press release:   DENVER (Feb. 1, 2013) – ThirtyTwo and etnies add Chris Wilmoth as the brands’ new…

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Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks

Widely sold brands struggling at Zumiez

An interesting theme emerged during the Zumiez second quarter earnings conference call yesterday. CEO Rick Brooks said price…

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Nordstrom at Irvine Spectrum. Photo courtesy of the Irvine Company.

Mens apparel at Nordstrom strong in January

CORRECTED: Fourth quarter same-store sales were in line with company expectations; January same-store sales were not. Sorry, I…

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The Hollister store at Westminster mall.

Same store sales fall at Hollister

One of the industry's biggest competitors had a tough month. The girls business at Hollister continues to struggle.…

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The Buckle rules retail in

The Buckle rules retail in April

The Buckle maintained its momentum in April. The company recorded a 34 percent rise in same-store sales during…

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The sales story remains the

The sales story remains the same for Buckle

The Buckle shows no signs of slowing down. The consumer may be pulling back everywhere else in America,…

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December comps for national

December comps for national chains grim for most

Updated at 10:19 with ICSC results, at the bottom of this post. National retailers released comp sale numbers…

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Zumiez beats its expectations

Zumiez beats its expectations with comps that fell double-digits in April and Q1

Action sports retailer Zumiez today reported double-digit declines in its comps, but called those results better than expected…

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