U.S. consumers still searching for a bottom
U.S. consumers are sending mixed signals about whether the economic downturn is bottoming. March retail sales results released…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Active sale on table – a familiar name may be bidding
A key hearing in the Active bankruptcy case scheduled for May 4 was postponed until May 14 after…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013American Apparel forges ahead with new stores despite cannibalization
American Apparel's rapid retail expansion is cannibalizing sales at older stores but the company has no plans to…
News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver earnings and conference call later today
Quiksilver reports second quarter earnings later today and will likely provide an update on its efforts to improve…
News May 13, 2013
Details about Quiksilver's job cuts
I checked in with Quiksilver spokesman Joshua Katz to find out more about the 168 jobs that will…
News May 13, 2013CIT woes may impact retail shipping
Here's an AP story about the possible impact of a CIT bankruptcy or failure. The National Retail Federation…
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Oakley, Ray-Ban growing sales in recession
I missed Luxottica's second quarter earnings release last week, but think there are several interesting nuggets worth noting.…
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The Buckle's ultimate growth target, plus its fashion mix for fall
Here are some interesting notes from The Buckle's earnings conference call last week. The Buckle sells some action…
News May 13, 2013CIT announces agreement with bondholders
From Reuters: CHICAGO (Reuters) - Commercial finance company CIT Group Inc and a group representing its bondholders have…
News May 13, 2013Urban Outfitters posts strong Q3 results
Urban Outfitters, one of the best performers at the mall during the recession, said this morning that third…
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Sunglass Hut to expand at Macy's
Luxottica, the parent company of Oakley, Ray-Ban and a multitude of other sunglass brands, said today its Sunglass…
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