Christopher & Banks loss widens in Q2, to close 17 stores

Minneapolis -- Christopher & Banks Corp. reported Thursday a net loss of $13 million for the quarter ended Aug. 27, compared with a loss of $2.5 million in the year-ago period.



Sales dropped to $96.2 million from $101.3 million, and same-store sales declined 8% during the quarter.



For the second half of fiscal 2012, the retailer said it plans to open approximately eight new stores and close approximately 17 existing stores.