USA: Financial Round-Up
J. Baker, Inc J. Baker, Inc reported that total sales in its Casual Male Big & Tall, Repp Big & Tall, Work 'n Gear and Footwear divisions for the four weeks ended October 28, 2000 were $57m, compared to $53m for the four weeks ended October 30, 1999. Comparable store sales for the month of October increased 0.8 per cent. The company also announced sales for the third quarter ended October 28, 2000 were $174m, compared to $159m for the third quarter last year. Comparable store sales for the thirteen-week period increased 2.1 per cent.