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Penney’s Down, Dillard’s Up in Quarter
Dillard’s Inc. became the first major U.S. retailer to report higher first-quarter profits.
Tod’s Profits, Sales Rise
Italy's Tod's SpA on Wednesday reported single-digit gains in first-quarter profits and revenues, driven by…
Fossil Shares Fly Despite Net Decline
Results beat estimates and forward guidance raised.
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Macy’s Loss Increases, Presses Vendors to Improve Product
Wednesday’s first-quarter results were marked by an $88 million loss.
Kenneth Cole Taps Its First Creative Director
Kenneth Cole recruits designer Ingo Wilts from Hugo Boss.
Windsong Buys Carlos Falchi
Windsong Brands LLC believes it can turn longtime accessories brand Carlos Falchi into a $250 million…
Wal-Mart Defection Drains Heft From Comps
Mass retailer Wal-Mart will now only give quarterly comp updates and forecasts.
April Puts a Bit of Spring in Stores’ Steps
Same-store results remain soft but benefit from Easter shift, warm weather.
Kenneth Cole Posts First-Qtr. Loss
Revenues for Kenneth Cole drop 15.6% as comps fall 20.4%.
Adidas Profits Fall 97 Percent
Activewear giant plans to cut management in face of “economic and market challenges.”
Jil Sander Inks Footwear Deal
Luxe fashion firm Jil Sander continues its accessories push by signing a license with footwear specialist…
Crown Unit Buys Bulk of Filene’s Stores
Filene’s Basement on Monday filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11.
Buxbaum Lays Out Strategy for Haggar
Paul Buxbaum, the new chief executive officer of Haggar Corp., has spent a career repairing or liquidating…
Jones Apparel Beats Expectations
Shares for Jones Apparel closed Wednesday at $9.21, up $1.15, on the New York Stock Exchange.
VF Net Falls, Firm Lowers Forecast
Apparel giant VF said revenues were anticipated to fall between 5 and 7 percent in 2009.