Younkers parent sees sales decrease
Younkers parent sees sales decrease
Younkers parent company, The Bon-Ton Stores Inc., announced comparable store sales for the four weeks ended May 3 decreased 9 percent compared to the prior year period. Total sales for the four weeks decreased 1.3 percent to $209.2 million compared to $211.9 million for the prior year period.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2008, comparable store sales decreased 4.6 percent. Total sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 decreased 5.1 percent to $700.2 million compared to $737.6 million for the same period last year.
‘‘April had a good start but a disappointing finish as the retail environment remains challenging and traffic remains inconsistent. The best performing categories in April were outerwear, children’s, shoes, cosmetics, better sportswear and special sizes,” said Tony Buccina, vice chairman and president - merchandising.
One lane of South 15th to be closed
One lane of South 15th to be closed One southbound lane of South 15th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues will be closed beginning today due to a water line project, the Fort Dodge City Engineer’s Office reported.
» Full StoryWebster supervisors OK grader purchases
Two new motor graders with snowplow equipment will join the Webster County fleet.
County supervisors approved the purchase, funding for which is included in the fiscal year 2009 budget, on Tuesday.
Bar owners to learn about state coalition
Local bar owners are invited to attend a meeting regarding the formation of the Iowa Bar Owners Coalition at 3 p.m. Thursday at the VFW, 518 S. 29th St.
» Full StoryFD man charged in sex abuse case
A Fort Dodge man accused of raping a woman appeared in Webster County Magistrate Court Tuesday morning.
Ronnie Lee Sanders, 25, 822 1/2 Sixth Ave. N., was charged with second-degree sexual abuse and willful injury causing injury.
Hy-Vee to waive fee for stimulus checks
Hy-Vee officials announced that its stores will waive the usual service fees, which range from $1 to several dollars, for customers cashing their economic stimulus checks.
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