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Specialty Stores: Off the Mall and Out of the Box
Amid widespread consolidation in the department store channel, specialty retailers are quickly learning ways…
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Analysts Expect Strong June Comp Sales
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Forget About Summer: Stores Roll Out B-T-S Early to Boost Sales
As summer vacation gets under way for most students, retailers are trying to entice them into stores to…
Giorgio Armani, Mario Russo Spruce Up Nine Zero in Boston
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Tommy’s Tales of Woe: State Probes Revealed As Pretax Income Falls
Tommy Hilfiger reported a 45.9 percent drop in 2005 net income and said it's in talks with authorities in two…
Dallas’ Latest Retail Victory
NEW YORK — When phase two of Ross Perot Jr.'s mixed-use urban development project is completed in downtown…
Technology Aids Retail Real Estate Decision
The latest shift in the retail landscape is having a seismic impact on manufacturers, suppliers, brand…
Quiksilver Profits Surge 24.7%
NEW YORK — Quiksilver Inc. on Monday reported a 24.7 percent increase in second-quarter earnings, citing…
Epicenter Fills Anchor Void
LAS VEGAS — Consumers soon will be able to browse a wide selection of their favorite catalogue and Internet…
WWD Stock Index Stays On Track
NEW YORK — A sluggish monthly jobs report from the government failed to hamper retail stock performance…
May Comps Shine for Specialty Retailers
Comps at specialty stores outperformed the rest of the retail market in May, led by Wet Seal and Bebe Stores…
Chico’s Earnings Continue to Rise
With robust top- and bottom-line first-quarter growth, Chico's FAS Inc. is positioned for another banner year.
New York & Co. Profits Surge
NEW YORK — For three specialty apparel chains posting first-quarter sales and earnings yesterday, results…
After 6.7% Drop in Net, Gap to Refocus Women’s on Classics
Gap Inc. reported a 6.7 percent drop in first-quarter profits and said it wants to return to the classic…