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May 22, 2013
American Eagle Q1 profit down but tops Street; to build new DC

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. earned $28 million in its first quarter, down from $39.7 million in the same quarter last year, as cooler weather hurt demand for its spring fashions and some special charges cut into its results.

May 22, 2013
Judge weighs injunction against Abercrombie & Fitch over store accessibility

A federal judge in Denver is considering an injunction after ruling that nearly 250 Abercrombie & Fitch stores, including its namesake and Hollister banners, are unfriendly to the disabled, the Associated Press reported.

May 16, 2013
Barneys’ Simon Doonan designs window display for Duane Reade

In what it called a “first-of-its-kind” installation at a drugstore chain, Nexxus Salon Hair Care unveiled a window display tribute to the Tony Awards and Broadway at the Duane Reade store across from Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.

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.

May 7, 2013
Doing More for the Customer

Jim von Maur

President, Von Maur

HEADQUARTERS Davenport, Iowa

TYPE OF BUSINESS Department store retailer

NUMBER OF STORES 35 in 11 states (27 Von Maur stores, eight Dry Goods stores)

Seventeen years ago, in the January 1996 issue of Chain Store Age, Jack Arth, who at the time was president of Von Maur, explained how the circa 1928 department store retailer set out to differentiate itself from competitors such as the then hugely influential Federated and May chains.

May 6, 2013
Kite Realty announces new leases

Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group announced that Petco has leased 12,500 sq. ft. at Parkside Town Commons, located in Cary, N.C.

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 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 15, 2013
Tiffany & Co., New York City

Tiffany & Co.’s dazzling jewel box in downtown Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood captures the retailer’s signature elegant feel and heritage of craftsmanship.

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
Bloomingdale's and Me-Ality to roll out in-store sizing stations

Digital sizing station company Me-Ality said that Bloomingdale’s has partnered with Me-Ality to provide enhanced denim services by installing digital sizing stations in five Bloomingdale’s stores.

April 8, 2013
Nordstrom expands push into Canada with second Toronto store

Nordstrom said it will open a new namesake department store in Toronto in fall 2016, making its foray into the country a two-store debut.

April 4, 2013
Nordstrom Rack planned for Oklahoma City, San Francisco

Nordstrom announced plans to open two Nordstrom Rack locations, one in Oklahoma City, and the other in San Francisco.

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.

April 3, 2013
Study: DSW is America’s favorite shoe retailer, followed by Nordstrom

In survey results released by Market Force Information, DSW was named America’s No. 1 shoe retailer by more than 4,000 consumers polled.

April 2, 2013
Cache appoints Burberry exec as chief merchandise officer

Cache announced that Daphne Pappas has joined the company as EVP, chief merchandise officer.

March 29, 2013
Saks Off 5th to open in Chandler, Ariz.

Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th will open its doors in Chandler, Ariz., on Thursday, April 4, 2013.

March 25, 2013
Saks names NYC flagship director

Saks Fifth Avenue announced Monday that John Cruz has been named SVP and director of the New York City flagship store, effective April 29.

March 22, 2013
Tiffany Q4 beats Street

Tiffany & Co.’s fourth-quarter net income inched up 0.7%, but its results still topped analysts’ predictions as strong demand in Asia helped to offset domestic weakness.

March 21, 2013
Perry Ellis launches global shopping for all e-commerce sites

Perry Ellis International announced that is has expanded its e-commerce reach and worldwide accessibility with the launch of international shipping on all its e-commerce sites, provided by FiftyOne Global Ecommerce.

March 21, 2013
Two new locations announced for Nordstrom Rack

Nordstrom announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack in Louisville.

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 13, 2013
Allen Edmonds opens Philadelphia flagship

Metro Commercial announced that Allen Edmonds has opened a flagship shoe store in Philadelphia, located at the corner of 18th & Chestnut Streets.

March 8, 2013
Nordstrom announces two new Rack locations

Nordstrom announced two new locations for Nordstrom Rack, with stores planned for Chicago and Jacksonville, Fla.

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