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VF Corp Q1 Results Depressed by Strong Dollar, Challenging Denim Market
Late last week apparel and footwear giant VF Corporation (VFC) reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that…
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Shares in Belk soared last month on hopes that the company might be up for sale, while Skechers jumped on…
Currency Brief: Euro Surges 4.1% in April
The dollar weakened in April against most world currencies, with the U.S. dollar index closing down 3.6% for…
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U.S. consumers intend to spend more this year on Mother's Day gifts this year, according to a survey of…
Cotton Prices Rise 4 Percent in April
After falling by almost 2 percent in March, cotton prices reversed direction and rose by more than 4 percent…
Coach Q3 Profits Plunge 54% on Brand Transformation, Strong Dollar
Coach, Inc. (COH) on Tuesday announced fiscal third quarter sales and earnings results that missed Wall…
A Dent in the Under Armour: Increased Activewear Competition
Athletic apparel and footwear company Under Armour (UA) announced first quarter results that met or exceeded…
Victoria’s Secret Weapon for Global Dominance: Fragrance and Accessories
Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works parent L Brands has a five-year streak of financial success that…
Apparel Continues to Depress Consumer Prices
Overall inflation fell slightly in March on a year-over-year basis for the third straight month, dragged down…
Retail Sales Spring Ahead in March
Retail sales swung from a one percent decline in February, which many attributed to unseasonably cold…
Wool Prices Soften in March
Wool prices in key Australian markets drifted slightly lower in March on a dollar basis, despite rising in…
5 Retail Apparel Stocks to Watch
Apparel retail stocks rose by an average of 2.5% in March, outperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Currency Brief: Dollar Regains Steam in March
After slowing in February, the dollar resumed its surge in March, with the U.S. dollar index closing up by 3…
Cotton Prices Slip in March
Cotton prices fell by almost 2 percent in March, according to the latest data from the Agriculture Department.