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Abercrombie CFO: ‘No One Really Can Predict’ Where Freight Rates Will Go
Although freight rates are expected to be a headwind for Q3 and Q4, lower cotton prices and have benefited…
What Dillard’s Q2 Miss Says About Apparel Sales, Gross Margins
Dillard's Q2 report suggests consumers aren't focused on apparel purchases; a UBS analyst says department…
Dillard’s Focus on Profitable Sales Boosts Q1 Margins
Dillard's posted a 1.5% decline in retail sales and a 2% fall in comparable store sales but still saw its…
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The Swoosh is back in Wall Street's good graces after a healthy first-quarter earnings beat.
US Foot Traffic is Just One Factor That Could Impact Q1 Fashion Sales
In addition to US foot traffic trends, inflation, inventory imbalances and gross margin could impact Q1…
‘Panicked’ Retailers Can’t Afford to Make Last Year’s Mistakes
Retail's had a hard time getting inventory right. Fashion can't get stuck a second time with clothing…
Dillard’s CEO: ‘Inventory Control Remains a Priority’
The retailer reported a continuation of strong sales and margins in the third quarter.
Capri’s Leaning in on Driving Margins for Growth
Capri's raising prices one more time for spring before taking a pause, looking to sell less at higher prices…
Inditex Sales Up 36% as Shoppers Return to Stores
The Spanish fast-fashion retailer reported an 81% increase in Q1 profits as it tightly controlled expenses…
How Much Did Supply Chain Expense Impact Margins at Target?
Target bested Wall Street's Q3 estimates, but the push to invest for growth might come at the expense of…
Women’s Apparel and Shoes Drove Dillard’s Q2
Stronger consumer demand drove women's apparel and shoe sales, while better inventory management helped with…
Here’s What Gave Dillard’s a Boost in Q3
When the times got tough this year, the department-store chain pulled every lever at its disposal.
Specialty Retail Faces Several ‘Grim’ Months of Moving Stale Merch, Fighting for Margins
Will consumers ever want to pay full price again if retailers turn to steep discounts to move coronavirus…
The Week Ahead: Margins in the Spotlight as Retailers Report Holiday Results
Margins tell how well a retailer is doing, and upcoming holiday reports will give a better picture of the…
December Traffic Data Is In. How Did Retail Fare?
Traffic data for U.S. retail sales suggests a possible slowdown in consumer spending, and more sales in…