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Commentary: More of an effort needed to recast brand image of Victoria’s Secret

As usual, L Brands numbers show a tale of two companies.
Dick’s Sporting Goods delivers strong Q2 amid merchandising shift

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported earnings and sales that topped Street expectations as it continues to move away from the hunting category.
Nordstrom delivers mixed second quarter

Nordstrom's second-quarter profit easily beat Street estimates, but its sales weakened amid a "challenging" start to the quarter.
Forever 21 hires disposition company

The trendy mall teen fashion shop whose trendiness appears on the wane has hired RCS Real Estate Advisors to help it re-evaluate its 815-store portfolio.
Urban Outfitters deploys new platform to enhance customer experience

Urban Outfitters will centralize and combine customer data and customer feedback as it looks to improve the customer experience across its stores and online channels.
Footwear retailer put best foot forward with new communications tool

Browns Shoes is stepping up communications to its stores.
First Look: Check out online lingerie brand Lively’s new store

A direct-to-consumer startup brand that was recently acquired by a lingerie giant is expanding its fledgling footprint.
Blue Nile names CEO

Blue Nile has replaced its interim chief executive with a permanent one.

Falling sales at Victoria’s Secret drag down L Brands