Fort Myers, FL—Chico’s FAS reported today that its fourth quarter profit and sales beat forecasts, due primarily to a strong … [Read more...]
Reports
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Dollar Tree Q4 Profit Rises but Misses on Holiday Sales
Chesapeake, VA—Dollar Tree posted today better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings even though its holiday sales failed to … [Read more...]
February 22, 2012
Walmart Q4 Profit Lower, but U.S. Sales Pick Up
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...]
February 21, 2012
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
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
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
January Comp Sales Reflect Holiday Hangover
New York—Normally a weaker month for sales anyway, January turned out to be a mixed bag for retailers. Following of the heels … [Read more...]
February 2, 2012
Avenue’s Parent Files for Chapter 11, Plans to Sell Chain
Rochelle Park, NJ-- United Retail Group, owner of the Avenue, a plus size apparel and accessories specialty store, today announced … [Read more...]
February 1, 2012
