Bentonville, AR—Walmart reported today that its fourth quarter earnings were less than a year ago, but that its U.S. division is … [Read more...]
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Holiday Sales Success Buoys Macy’s Inc. Q4 Results
Cincinnati—Citing holiday sales that beat its management’s forecasts, Macy’s Inc. today reported a 12% in its fourth quarter … [Read more...]
February 21, 2012
Steve Madden Q4 Profits, Sales Soar
Long Island City, NY—For the fifth quarter in a row, Steve Madden today posted double digit sales increases in its fourth … [Read more...]
February 21, 2012
Saks Q4 Beats Estimates as Demand for Luxury Rises
New York—Buoyed by the upward swing in luxury sales, Saks Inc. reported today that its fourth quarter profit and sales beat … [Read more...]
February 21, 2012
ATS Pavilion Opens Tuesday at Javits Center
New York—AccessoriesTheShow (ATS) hopes to brighten retailers’ midwinter shopping experience on Tuesday when ATS Pavilion show … [Read more...]
February 20, 2012
Mystery Shoppers on Luxury Brands In-Store vs. Online
New York—Burberry earned top marks for its in-store and online experiences among luxury brands in a recent mystery shopper … [Read more...]
February 20, 2012
Nordstrom Posts Strong Q4, But 2012 Outlook “Timid”
Seattle—Nordstrom Inc. reported Thursday that its fourth quarter profit edged up as comparable store sales improved. But its … [Read more...]
February 17, 2012
Private Equity Firm Invests in Nixon Watches, Accessories
New York–Boardsport lifestyle brand Nixon got a ramp up on its watch and accessories business this week. Trilantic Capital … [Read more...]
February 17, 2012
Timberland Bolsters VF Corp.’s Q4, Full Year Results
Greensboro, NC—Thanks to its acquisition of Timberland, VF Corp. reported Thursday that its fourth quarter earnings rose 34% on … [Read more...]
February 17, 2012
Its Transition Well Underway, PPR Expects “Better” 2012
Paris—Reporting that its 2011 profits rose 2.3% as it transitioned out of lower end retail, PPR, parent to Gucci, Bottega Veneta … [Read more...]
February 16, 2012
Emerging Designers Honor Icon André Leon Talley
New York—The up-and-comers of fashion took time this week to honor a towering figure in fashion, someone who “has made” it: … [Read more...]
February 16, 2012
HanesBrands Misses Q4 Forecast on Slower December Sales
Winston-Salem, NC—Despite a 46% increase in its fourth quarter net income, HanesBrands’ earnings report missed Wall Street … [Read more...]
February 16, 2012
