City of Industry, CA—Hot Topic, Inc. said Wednesday that its net income jumped 35% in its fourth quarter as sales increased 11% … [Read more...]
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Buckle Inc. Q4 Sales, Profit Rise Ahead of Estimates
Kearney, NE—Despite suffering from stagnant comparable store sales, The Buckle Inc. today reported a 9% increase in income as it … [Read more...]
Express’ Strong Q4 Overshadowed By Weak Forecast
Columbus, OH—Express today reported a rise in its fourth quarter profit and sales, but forecast its first quarter and full year … [Read more...]
Caché Ends “Challenging Year” With Q4 Loss
New York—Caché said Tuesday that it swung into a fourth quarter loss as net sales and comparable store sales edged … [Read more...]
Costco Q2 Profit Surges 30%
Issaquah, WA—Consumers seeking lower prices on a range of products helped give Costco Wholesale Corp. a strong second … [Read more...]
Bon-Ton Stores Q4 Profit Beats Market Estimates
York, PA—The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. reported today a lower fourth quarter profit and wider fiscal year loss, but the department … [Read more...]
Stage Stores’ Glowing Q4 Report: “2012 A Phenomenal Year”
Houston—Stage Stores Inc. today posted a 9% increase in its fourth quarter profit thanks to higher sales and margins. And the … [Read more...]
Urban Outfitters Q4 Profit Doubles on Higher Sales, Margins
Philadelphia—Urban Outfitters Inc.’s strategy to improve gross margins and total sales during the fourth quarter proved … [Read more...]
Costs Hit Genesco’s Q4 Profit Despite Sales Rise
Nashville--Genesco Inc. reported Friday a 7% decline in its fourth quarter profit as the footwear, apparel and accessories company … [Read more...]
Ann Inc. Q4 Profit Up 8.7%, But Sales Miss Estimate
New York—Ann Inc. ended its fiscal 2012 year with a strong fourth quarter showing today. The women’s specialty retailer … [Read more...]
Report: February Comp Sales Caught a Chill
New York—Despite a slight upsurge expected in Valentine’s Day spending, total February comparable store sales slowed due to … [Read more...]
Sycamore Partners Buys Hot Topic for $600 Million
City of Industry, CA—Hot Topic was truly a hot topic today on Wall Street. That’s because Sycamore Partners, the private … [Read more...]
