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Job Cuts Hit Retail Industry Hard
Bon-Ton, Eddie Bauer and Chico’s let forth a wave of pink slips Thursday.
PacSun, Wet Seal Cut Back
Staff reductions at two California-based specialty stores.
Birks & Mayors Reports Lower Holiday Sales
Harmed by the slowdown in discretionary spending, jeweler Birks & Mayors Inc. reported that net sales during…
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Charlotte Russe to Explore Sale
Women’s apparel retailer Charlotte Russe reported a first-quarter loss on marginally higher sales.
Retail CEOs Debate the Landscape
Drexler, Tansky differ on state of consumer.
Volume-Generating Sales Promotions Will Hurt Q4 Earnings
Discounts cut into margins, forcing many retailers to lower guidances.
Holiday Hangover: Stores Slash Outlooks After Horrid Comps
When even Wal-Mart Stores Inc. falls short of expectations, the depth of the consumer slowdown can no longer…
Christopher & Banks Posts Q3 Loss
For Christopher & Banks Corp., costs from the closure of its Acorn brand pulled results below the break-even…
Finish Line Cuts Loss, Misses Target
Finish Line Inc.’s third quarter marked by substantial inventory, cost cuts.
Consumer Confidence Sinks to Record Low
December’s overall reading of 38 was wellbelow the 45 expected by economists polled by Thomson Reuters.
American Apparel Names Kowalewski CFO
American Apparel Inc. has promoted Adrian Kowalewski to executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Shareholder Presses Charlotte Russe
B. Riley wants the retailer Charlotte Russe to pursue rejected KarpReilly bid.
Storm Imperils Final Shopping Weekend
Already struggling for holiday sales, retailers could be dealt a major setback on the final weekend before…
David Alexander Named Citi Trends President
David Alexander, former president and chief operating officer of Family Dollar Stores Inc., has joined Citi…