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May 20, 2013
American Sportswear employs LogFire warehouse management

American Sportswear, a Panama-based wholesaler and retailer that exclusively distributes the Tommy Hilfiger brand for most of Latin America and the Caribbean, is utilizing the LogFire extended warehouse management solution.

May 17, 2013
Blue Nile appoints board member

Online jewelry retailer Blue Nile has appointed Mindy Meads to its board of directors. Meads previously served as co-CEO of Aeropostale and president and CEO of Victoria’s Secret, among other executive posts in a 35-year apparel retail career. She also serves on the board of Wet Seal.

May 9, 2013
Mixed-bag for retailers in April; TJX, Gap and The Buckle shine

TJX Cos., Gap Inc., The Buckle and Zumiez all reported better-than-expected same-store sales for April, even as concerns about the job market bit into other retailers’ results.

April 29, 2013
Aeropostale Jury: Finazzo must forfeit $25-plus million

A Monday report by Bloomberg said that ex-Aeropostale executive Christopher Finazzo – convicted last week on 14 counts of fraud against the retailer – has been order to forfeit more than $25 million.

April 29, 2013
Columbia Sportswear names Mexx exec as senior VP, retail

Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Shawn Cox as senior VP of retail, a newly created position that will report directly to president and CEO Tim Boyle.

April 26, 2013
Ex-Aeropostale executive found guilty on all 16 counts

Christopher Finazzo, 57, who was an executive VP and chief merchandising officer at Aeropostale, was found guilty on Thursday of 14 counts of mail fraud, one count of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy.

April 17, 2013
Gap to franchise Old Navy overseas, grow smaller brands at home

In a presentation to shareholders at its annual investor meeting on Wednesday, Gap CEO Glenn Murphy outlined growth initiatives that include taking Old Navy international via a franchising route, and expanding on its online programs.

April 12, 2013
Guess names SVP, general merchandise manager

Guess, Inc. has appointed Hillary Super as SVP, general merchandise manager for Guess, reporting to Paul Marciano, co-founder and CEO of Guess.

April 10, 2013
American Eagle Outfitters names former Guess exec as Asia Pacific head

American Eagle Outfitters said it has named Kitty Yung to the position of EVP/president of Asia Pacific, charged with supporting the chain’s global geographic and channel growth “while aligning with our strategic plan of fortifying core assets, growing North America and transforming to a global omni-channel competitor …,” said Robert Hanson, CEO.

April 8, 2013
Dickies launches ‘Shop and Compare’ on Dickies.com

Work wear brand Dickies said it has launched an online tool called Shop and Compare, which allows users to compare products side by side.

April 4, 2013
Lululemon exec out after pants recall

Lululemon Athletica Inc. said that chief product officer Sheree Waterson will be leaving Lululemon effective April 15, in what it described as a “leadership change in the product organization.”

April 3, 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch reveals international expansion plans

In its annual report filed Tuesday, Abercrombie & Fitch revealed that it plans to open Abercrombie & Fitch flagship stores in Seoul and Shanghai in 2013, as well as 20 international Hollister stores.

March 15, 2013
Aeropostale posts Q4 loss; will open 60 kids stores in 2013

Aeropostale Inc. reported an unexpected loss for its fourth quarter, hurt by declining same-store sales and store asset impairment charges.

March 6, 2013
American Eagle Q4 profit nearly doubles, but warns of weaker sales ahead

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. reported Wednesday that profit for the quarter ended Feb. 2 soared to $94.8 million from $51.3 million in the year-ago period, aided by few markdowns.

March 4, 2013
American Eagle opens in the Philippines

American Eagle Outfitters said that its first Philippines store opened on March 1, at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City, Manila.

February 26, 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch names EVP stores

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. announced the promotion of Amy Zehrer to the position of EVP stores, from SVP, effective immediately.

February 22, 2013
Abercrombie Q4 profit tops view; same-store sales decline

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s net income rose to $157.2 million for the fourth quarter, compared with $45.8 million a year earlier for a 13-week period.

February 22, 2013
Sneak Peak: J.C. Penney’s Joe Fresh shop

J.C. Penney has set a March 15 launch date for the debut of its Joe Fresh in-store shop concept.

February 21, 2013
Aeropostale to open two concepts at South Bay Galleria

South Bay Galleria marketing manager Sherilyn Haddon announced that the Los Angeles County mall will add three new stores to its list of retailers, including Aeropostale and P.S. From Aeropostale.

February 15, 2013
Ralph Lauren's Denim & Supply format to make U.S. debut in New York City

Ralph Lauren Corp. will debut its Denim & Supply retail banner in the United States, opening a store in New York City this spring, according to WWD.com.

February 14, 2013
Coach CEO to step down in 2014; to be succeeded by head of international ops

Coach Inc. said that its longtime CEO, Lew Frankfort, will step down in January 2014.

February 11, 2013
Cherokee brand and Chinese retailer team on e-commerce presence

American apparel brand Cherokee Inc. said it has partnered with Chinese hypermarket chain RT Mart to launch an online Cherokee store on China’s largest e-commerce website, Tmall.com.

February 8, 2013
Levi Strauss profit up in Q4, revenue slides

Levi Strauss & Co reported that net income for the quarter ended Nov. 25 rose to $53 million, from $44 million in the year-ago period.

February 5, 2013
President of Aeropostale to retire

Aeropostale announced the retirement of president Michael Cunningham, effective March 29.

February 1, 2013
Store of the Week: The Hab, Mumbai, India

The Hab brings new energy and excitement to one of retailing’s most staid categories: sewing machines and related accessories.

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