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Retailers in Search of Sales With Spin-offs
American Eagle Outfitters' specialty spin-off is the latest in a wave of new concept launches by retailers…
Apparel Spending Rises but Still Lags Home
Although consumer spending on apparel got a jolt in the second quarter, it still lags behind what shoppers…
Moody’s Lowers Hilfiger’s Debt Rating
Moody's Investors Service downgraded its ratings on the corporate family and senior debt load of Tommy…
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Declining oil prices offset fears of a spending pullback due to eroding consumer confidence, which pushed the…
Financo Exec Offers Buyer’s Perspective
During Financo Inc.'s Annual Merchandising Investors Conference at the Harmonie Club here two weeks ago, a…
Private Equity Eyes Retail, But Faces M&A Hurdles
With the mergers and acquisitions market brimming with more than $100 billion in private equity funds, this…
The Executive Pay Race: Ralph Lauren Tops List With $14 Million in ’04
The annual WWDList of top American apparel makers shows that, after a boom year for business, executives in…
Fuel Prices to Hit Lower-Income Households Hardest
Even as oil prices retreated, energy costs are significantly higher than last year, which has retail analysts…
The M&A Gold Rush: Frenzy of Retail Deals To Continue in 4th Qtr.
The flurry of retail mergers and acquisitions is expected to continue in the next six months, driven by many…
Federated, May Co. Complete Merger
Federated Department Stores completed its $11.9 billion merger with May Co., and chairman and ceo Terry…
Wet Seal Reports Narrower Loss
Teen specialty retailer Wet Seal Inc. delivered a narrower second-quarter loss on strong sales and a…
Selling of Saks’ Assets: Shares Plummet 9.3% After Bidder Drops Out
Saks Inc. stock dropped 9.3 percent on report that Cerberus had dropped out of the bidding for the retailer.
Calvin’s Strong Sales Buoy PVH in Quarter
Calvin Klein was a boon to Phillips-Van Heusen's second-quarter bottom line, posting revenues of $39 million…
Kohl’s Expansion Plan Sets Analysts Buzzing
Kohl's Corp. is putting on a new face, and Wall Street analysts like what they see.