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June 14, 2013
David’s Bridal in partnership with designer Zac Posen

David’s Bridal has entered into a partnership with American designer Zac Posen to launch 'Truly Zac Posen', a collection of bridal and other special occasion dresses.

June 5, 2013
Vera Bradley refines pricing, marketing with online insight

Specialty retailer Vera Bradley has helped boost the revenue and margins generated by its recently launched line of baby accessories by obtaining advance insight from consumers about what they would pay for certain products and also what features most interested them.

May 31, 2013
Michael Kors to add 50 stores in North America

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. is on a roll. The white-hot luxury fashion and accessories company plans to open up to 50 stores in North America in its current fiscal year, plus additional units in Europe and the Far East. Michael Kors currently has 44 stores in Europe, with another 40 planned for its new fiscal year.

May 29, 2013
Michael Kors Q4 profit doubles; sales jump 57%

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. reported better-than-expected net income of $101.1 million, compared with a year-earlier profit of $43.6 million, on strong demand for its products around the globe.

May 28, 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch reports net loss

Abercrombie & Fitch shrunk its net loss during the first quarter of 2013 but still reported thin financial results.

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 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 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 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.

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 20, 2013
Michael Kors to sell 3 million shares

As shares of his company reached an all-time high, fashion designer and retailer Michael Kors will sell 3 million of his shares as part of a secondary offering of 25 million shares, according to a Tuesday regulatory filing.

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 12, 2013
Michael Kors profit dips in Q3; nearly doubles full-year forecast

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. reported that profit for the quarter ended Dec. 29 decreased to $636.8 million, compared with $373.6 million in the year-ago period.

January 30, 2013
Abercrombie looks to convert former Beatles’ headquarters to store

Abercrombie & Fitch wants to turn the building that once housed the Beatles’ Apple Records into one of its namesake children’s stores, Bloomberg News reported.

January 28, 2013
American Eagle expanding into Mexico; six stores planned for 2013

American Eagle Outfitters announced plans to open a series of vertically owned and operated-stores in Mexico, with the first location set to open on February 20, 2013, in Mexico City.

January 10, 2013
Aéropostale posts lower-than-expected holiday sales, cuts outlook

Aeropostale Inc. reported that sales for the nine-week holiday selling period ended Dec. 29 fell 6% to $645 million.

December 27, 2012
Multichannel Growth

When UGG Australia began evaluating how shoppers wanted to engage with its brand, the footwear company — best known for its popular sheepskin boots — decided to augment its wholesale channel and digital presence with freestanding brick-and-mortar stores.

“Retail [freestanding stores] allows Deckers to showcase the UGG product in ways that many of our partners may be unable [to do],” said Yul Vanek, VP information technology for Deckers Outdoor, the Goleta, Calif.-based parent of UGG, Teva and other banners.

December 21, 2012
J.C. Penney hires former Abercrombie VP as director of visual merchandising

J.C. Penney Co. has hired Brandon Tonniges, a former Abercrombie & Fitch Co. executive, as director of visual merchandising, Bloomberg reported.

December 4, 2012
Dooney & Bourke teams with Pitney Bowes for e-commerce solutions

Pitney Bowes Inc. said that leathergoods retailer Dooney & Bourke will use technology and shipping services from Pitney Bowes to help expand the global online reach of its handbags and accessories.

November 28, 2012
American Eagle raises view after strong third quarter

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. reported a higher-than-expected third-quarter profit, helped by strong same-store sales.

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