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...]
Retailing
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
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
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
L.L.Bean Opens Its Archive for 100th Anniversary Book
Freeport, ME--In honor of its 100th Anniversary, L.L.Bean opened its archives for a revealing look at its history for a new book: … [Read more...]
February 17, 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch Q4 Profit Plunges, but Confident for 2012
New Albany, OH—Although Abercrombie & Fitch’s fourth quarter earnings plummeted 79%, news that its international sales and … [Read more...]
February 15, 2012
Saks to Open Online Distribution Center in Tennessee
La Vergne, TN—Saks Inc. reported this week that it plans to build a new 564, 000 square foot distribution facility here adding … [Read more...]
February 15, 2012
Urban Outfitters Q4 Sales, Inventory Levels Improve
Philadelphia—Urban Outfitters reported today that its fourth quarter sales rose 9% as it lowered inventory levels amid higher … [Read more...]
February 9, 2012
App Turns iPad into a Catalog Spree
San Francisco—Those who love to curl up in bed with a stack of fashion catalogs can now replicate that experience…and shop … [Read more...]
February 8, 2012
Mall Holding Valentine’s Day Billboard Contest
Culver City, CA—Let Westfield Culver City play cupid this Valentine’s Day. The shopping mall is helping one lucky winner show … [Read more...]
February 8, 2012
Payless to Add Franchises in Korea, Southeast Asia
Topeka, KA—As part of its franchise expansion plan calling for 700 additional stores in new and existing countries by 2014, … [Read more...]
February 6, 2012
Banana Republic to Answer “Maddicts”’ Fashion Demands Again
New York—There are some 51 days until the two-hour premiere of season five of AMC’s “Mad Men” on Sunday, March 25. (Why … [Read more...]
February 3, 2012
