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Macy's Q2 profits better than

Macy's Q2 profits better than expected on lower inventories and cost cutting

The good news: Macy's earnings and cash flow were better than expected in the second quarter. The bad…

News May 13, 2013
The Zumiez warehouse in Washington gearing up for back-to-school.

Zumiez says back-to-school better than expected

Zumiez said today that sales and product margins turned out better than expected during the back-to-school shopping season…

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Hollister climbs off discounting high horse

When the recession started, Ambercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was adamant that the company's chains would not…

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Quiksilver opens store in

Quiksilver opens store in Mammoth

Press release: Quiksilver Store Opens in Mammoth Huntington Beach, CA (December 11, 2009) – Quiksilver and Mammoth Mountain…

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Department stores sales and

Department stores sales and earnings trends

Since many brands sell department stores, I’m catching up on some earnings news from Macy’s, Nordstrom and Dillard’s…

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A Zumiez store. Photo courtesy of Zumiez.

Zumiez reports rosy retail news

Business is looking up at Zumiez.

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NRF Calculator Lets Employers Determine Potential Penalties Under New Health Care Reform Law

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2010 – The National Retail Federation has created a new online tool to help retailers…

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Zumiez Inc. Reports June 2010

Zumiez Inc. Reports June 2010 Net Sales Results up 16.4% to $37.2 million

Net Sales Increased 16.4% to $37.2 Million; June 2010 Comparable Store Sales Increased 10.9% EVERETT, WA, Jul 07,…

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Some retailers report strong

Some retailers report strong Aug. comps

In a break from the doom and gloom, shoppers appeared to hit the mall in August for the…

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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series