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Apparel - Latest News
Updated Feb-08 5:15 PM ET (News & Data)

Children's Place Former CEO Considering Bid for Company
Feb. 7 - Ezra Dabah, the former CEO of Children's Place Retail Stores Inc., said on Thursday he was confident he could make a bid to buy the company for $24 a share, sending its shares up 18% in pre-market trading. Dabah said he had received interest from private equity firm Golden Gate Capital to be a - Chain Store Age
- Children's Place Retail S [ 24.77 +0.98% ]

Gymboree 4Q Same-Store Sales Rise
Feb. 7 - Gymboree Corp. said Thursday that same-store sales rose 10% in the fiscal fourth quarter. Total sales for the quarter ended Feb. 2 rose 16% to $275.5 million from $238.5 million a year ago. For the first quarter and full fiscal year 2008, Gymboree plans for low single-digit comparable stores - Chain Store Age
- Gymboree Corporation [ 39.51 -0.83% ]

Limited Announces New International VP
Feb. 7 - Limited Brands, Inc. on Wednesday announced the appointment of Martin Waters as executive VP, international. Waters joins Limited Brands from his position as managing director and North American CEO for Boots Retail International, the United Kingdom's leading health and beauty retailer. At Boots - Chain Store Age
- Limited Brands, Inc. [ 17.03 +1.37% ]

Retailers Report Weak January Results
Feb. 7 - With few exceptions, the nation's retailers got off to a poor start in 2008, with many leading merchants, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., reporting January results that were even worse than already grim Wall Street forecasts. The disappointing sales figures made it clear that consumers wrestli - Chain Store Age
- Abercrombie & Fitch Co. [ 73.36 +1.19% ]
- BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. [ 35.35 +1.46% ]
- Chico's FAS, Inc. [ 7.07 +1.14% ]
- Costco Wholesale Corp. [ 64.37 +0.00% ]
- Dillard's, Inc. [ 16.91 +1.08% ]
- J.C. Penney Company, Inc. [ 37.57 +0.24% ]
- Kohl's Corporation [ 42.76 +1.02% ]
- Pacific Sunwear of CA [ 12.43 +2.47% ]
- Saks Incorporated [ 12.19 +2.35% ]
- Target Corporation [ 50.21 +1.05% ]
- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [ 52.80 +1.31% ]
- Wet Seal, Inc. [ 3.45 +7.81% ]

Wet Seal's Arden B President Resigns
Feb. 6 - The Wet Seal Inc. said Tuesday that Greg Gemette, president of merchandise for its Arden B division, has resigned from the company for personal reasons. The company also said it has appointed Sharon Hughes chief merchandise officer for Arden B. Hughes previously worked for the company from 1990 - Chain Store Age
- Wet Seal, Inc. [ 3.45 +7.81% ]

Feb. 5
Deb Shops Names CEO

Charming Shoppes to Close 150 Stores

Feb. 4
Abercrombie Faces Obscenity Case

Charming Shoppes Issues Statement, Offers Reward Following Shooting

Feb. 1
Men's Wearhouse Shifts President Title

Jan. 31
Aeropostale Extends CEO Contract to 2011

AnnTaylor to Cut Jobs, Close Stores

Stage Stores' Peebles Unit COO to Retire?

Jan. 29
Nordstrom to Open in Newport Beach, Calif.

Jan. 28
Wet Seal Cuts 41 Jobs, Eliminates Advertising

Jan. 25
Pacific Sunwear Names CFO

Jan. 24
Charlotte Russe 1Q Profit Edges Up

Jan. 23
New Blog Entry

Pacific Sunwear Cuts Demo President

Steiner + Associates Announces Executive VP of Leasing

Retailers Among Fortune's 'Best Companies'

Jan. 22
Talbots Strengthens Merchandising Team

Jan. 18
Urban Outfitters Buys Gardening Retailer

Jan. 17
Aeropostale Says SEC Issues Probe Order

Charming Shoppes Group Seeks Board Seats, Possible Asset Sales

Zale and Other Retailers Announce Store Closures

American Eagle Outfitters to Launch Kids Concept

Burlington Coat Factory 2Q Sales Fall

Jan. 16
Charlotte Russe 1Q Same-Store Sales Up

Jan. 11
Children's Place Launches Review of Disney Stores

Jan. 10
Abercrombie Set to Launch Intimate-Apparel Concept

Retailers Report Weak Sales in December

Jan. 9
Nordstrom Rack to Open Third Orange County Location

Talbots Names Bennett President of J. Jill

Jan. 4
Finish Line Reports Wider 3Q Loss

Pacific Sunwear to Shutter Demo Division

Retail Sector Hit Hard by Job Cuts

Talbots to Close 78 Kids, Mens Stores

Yankee Candle Names New CFO

Jan. 3
Urban Outfitters Holiday Sales Up 28%

Urban Outfitters Increases Store Count

Dec. 28
Judge Rules for Genesco

Dec. 21
Talbots Names Senior VP, Merchandising Planning

Visa Banks Accept TJX Offer

Dec. 20
President of Children's Place Resigns

Zale Replaces CEO

Dec. 19
Finish Line-Genesco Buyout Trial Ends

TJX, Banks Settle Litigation Over Breach

Dec. 18
Retail Ventures Considering Value City Sale

Dec. 17
Specialty Apparel Stores See Slow Holiday Sales



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Digital Packages - Apparel

Category Census
Retailing Today has dissected America’s trillion-dollar retailing industry in this Category Census Report for 2006. Inside you will find sales breakdowns for the leading retailers as well as specialists in Food & Consumables, Apparel, Consumer Electronics & Entertainment, Home & Housewares and Hardlines (Toys, Office Supplies, Sporting Goods, Automotives and Hardware/DIY) categories.
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Retail Security
Many variables determine where customers choose to shop. Increasingly, security and an overall feeling of safety are becoming more important to them.

This study examines the importance U.S. consumers place in safety issues relative to where they choose to shop. The study examines the public’s attitudes toward safety in stores and shopping centers as well as the anxiety associated with Internet shopping and possible identity theft or fraud.

The study was conducted jointly by Chain Store Age and Leo J. Shapiro and Associates. Data was collected in November 2005 from 877 U.S. consumers age 16 or older.

This study is essential reading for anyone involved in strategic planning, operations, loss prevention, security and marketing.

Based on an in-depth survey of 877 consumers, age 16 and older, across the United States, this November 2005 study provides a report card on consumer attitudes towards safety while shopping and what retailers can do to make them feel safer.
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Favorite Store: A Consumer Survey
DSN Retailing Today's report on favorite stores features a national survey that gauges consumer loyalty and shoppers' store preference. The report also includes five loyalty initiatives by five leading retailers (Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Blockbuster, CVS/pharmacy and Lowe's).
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