Bombay Co. Files Chapter 11
The Bombay Co., Inc. and five affiliated companies have filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Retail
Lands’ End Finds a Fit In Sears Stores
Sears Holdings Corp. has taken a lot of heat during the past five years for the way it
Sharper Image Sales Slump, Will Close VA DC
Fiscal problems continued to shadow gifts and gadgets cataloger/retailer Sharper Image during the second quarter ended July 31.
Restoration Hardware’s Direct Sales Surge, Profits Fall
Second-quarter sales for home decor, furniture, and gifts cataloger/retailer Restoration Hardware increased 2.5%, to $183.8 million,
Williams-Sonoma’s Sales Inch Up
Net revenue for San Francisco-based home products cataloger/retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) increased 4.1%, to $859.4 million for the second quarter ended July 29.
Home Depot Supply Deal Done–Finally
If you need further proof that the dismal housing market is hurting the catalog/retail industry, Home Depot this week finally sold its business-to-business division to three private equity firms
Cabelas Acquires Canadian Retailer
Canada is turning into a strategic vantage point for outdoor sporting gear merchant Cabela
Net Loss for Talbots in 2Q
Apparel cataloger/retailer The Talbots (NYSE: TLB) announced a net loss of $13.3 million, or $0.25 per share, for the second quarter ended Aug. 4. The company lost $3.9 million during the same period in 2006. Total same-store sales fell 4.8%. By brand, same-store sales decreased 4.9% for Talbots and 4.3% for J. Jill.
SEEING DOUBLE
So you’re good at fulfillment. Why shouldn’t you be? You’ve been shipping catalog orders for years, and you know what you’re doing. Then you open stores.