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Penney’s CEO Up for $25M in Stock Grants
According to a filing with the SEC on Tuesday, ceo Myron “Mike” Ullman can receive up to 500,000 Penney’s…
Apparel Employees Ratchet Up Job Hunt
Job satisfaction has remained relatively steady in the apparel industry in the past year but that hasn’t…
Moody’s Downgrades Neiman’s
Moody’s Investors Service on Monday lowered Neiman Marcus Inc.’s rating outlook to negative from…
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Gildan Shares Drop on Weak Profits, Forecast
Fourth-quarter earnings for Gildan Activewear were hurt by a one-time Canadian income tax charge.
Urban Shares Hit by Flat November Sales
Urban Outfitters stock fell more than 20 percent Thursday after company reported flat comps.
Cherokee Net, Revenues Slide in 3Q
Cherokee Inc. reported lower profits and royalties in the third quarter, citing weakness in the U.K. and an…
Lower Sales, Profits for Oxford in Third Quarter
Firm scales back full-year guidance in light of tough market conditions.
Retail Stocks Break Winning Streak
Retail stocks moved lower Tuesday, ending a five-day winning streak and lowering stores’ market…
CFOs Adjust to Shaky Retail Climate
According to a recent study, retail finance executives took unprecedented steps to limit damage to their…
Talbots Taps Chief Operating Officer
Former Claiborne exec Michael Scarpa to join firm.
Kingsbury Named Burlington CEO
Thomas Kingsbury has resigned as senior executive vice president of Kohl’s Corp. to join Burlington Coat…
Belk’s 3Q Loss Grows
Belk's, the largest privately held U.S. department store, hit by lower net and same-store sales in quarter.
Retail Stocks End Rocky Session Up Tuesday
The Standard & Poor’s Retail Index ended the day at 247.45, up 9.11 points, or 3.8 percent.
Retailers Post Earnings Declines, Wider Losses
The third quarter was especially unkind to specialty stores.
Dress Barn Scores Net Increase
Despite higher 1Q profits for Dress Barn, the operator of the Dress Barn and Maurices nameplates joined the…