Spiegel January Sales Decline

The Spiegel Group reported sales of $162.7 million for the four weeks ended Jan. 26, an 8% decrease from $176.8 million for the comparable period last year.

Total direct sales declined 5% but online sales rose by 30%.

By division, Eddie Bauer sales decreased 7%, Newport News, 8% and Spiegel 11%. Retail sales decreased 13%.

Spiegel is based in Downers Grove, IL.