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Weekly Retail Sales Index Jumps 3.6% as Markdowns Heat Up

Retail sales last week bounced back, driven by markdowns, which analysts expect to notch up in the holiday…

Warm Weather Wrecking Outerwear Sales

The lack of "sweater weather" is triggering steep markdowns in outer wear as well as sub-segments such as…

Gross Margins Hold Steady, but Outlook in Specialty Apparel is Dim

Better inventory management and more disciplined markdown activity paid off for many specialty apparel…

Emerging Markets Weakness Could Threaten Global Economy, Analyst Says

Retrenchment in China along with weakness in emerging markets severely can hurt the U.S. economy.

Millennials Expect to Spend More This Holiday

Millennials said they're planning to dole out more money this holiday season than what they spent last year.

Shares of Lilly Pulitzer Parent Oxford Industries Slip on Outlook

Despite beating third-quarter earnings estimates after the market close Tuesday, shares of Oxford Industries…

Weekly Retail Sales Slump, Profit Impact Eyed

Retail sales last week plunged as a lull took hold of the market following an active Cyber Week.

Black Friday Confessions From Retailers

Retailers discuss Black Friday trends during third-quarter conference calls.

JLL Report Notes U.S. Ripe for European Retail Entry and Expansion

For European retailers looking to enter North America, the U.S. remains a land of opportunity.

Moody’s Expects Slowing Apparel Growth

November same-store sales slow over last year as Moody's outlook for apparel also predicts slow growth.

PVH CEO Sees Challenging Market Continuing in 4Q

Emanuel Chirico tells investors that challenging conditions experienced in the third quarter will continue…

Gap Inc. Comp Sales Fall 9 Percent as All Divisions Falter

Buoyed by double-digit growth at its Victoria's Secret direct sales business, L Brands Inc. was the top…

PVH Plagued by Currency Issues, But Designer Brands Bolster Results

Despite warm weather and a challenging retail environment, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger are doing good…

Data Analysis Shows Where Consumer Dollars Go

Consumer spending data confirms what fashion apparel retailers have said for the past year: people are simply…

Destination XL Narrows Q3 Loss on Stronger Sales

The company continues to expand its DXL retail brand.