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American Eagle Shares Slide, McGalla to Exit
Shares of American Eagle Outfitters Inc. plunged on Friday, reaching the lowest level in six years after the…
Thoughts for Their Pennies
Americans are paying increased attention to how they spend their money.
American Eagle Falls on President’s Departure
McGalla won't renew contract with specialty retail firm.
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Investors Withhold Votes at Chico’s Meeting
Dissatisfied with the leadership of Chico's FAS, some institutional investors withheld their votes Thursday…
Retail Stocks Hit in Market Meltdown
The warnings and notes of caution came from the finance, automotive and technology sectors on Thursday, but…
Bad News Flows On: Two More Retailers Hit Financial Crunch
The retail shakeout continues. Steve & Barry's University Sportswear is scrambling to raise $30 million in…
Retail Shares Descend With Market
Retail shares nosedived on Friday as investors continued to react to gloomy economic news and heightened…
Legal Briefs
Chanel Inc. filed a lawsuit against Fernanda E. Harrington for alleged trademark infringement.
Retail Takes a Hit on Wall Street
Wall Street tumbled on Wednesday amid more fears about the financial sector and rising oil prices, and retail…
Inventory a Primary Focus in Difficult Climate
Stringent inventory control may be the mantra for most apparel retailers, but there is still plenty of fat to…
Retail Stocks Pressured As Dow Slides 206 Points
Retail shares were mired in red on Wednesday as oil prices soared to more than $140 a barrel.
Gap to Bring Subbrands Into Full-line Stores
Gap Inc.'s efforts to streamline its real estate holdings will result in the incorporation of its Gap…
Chico’s Upgraded Despite Static Forecast
Chico's FAS Inc. was upgraded by Citigroup on Monday to "hold" from "sell," even though the investment bank…
May Comp-Store Sales Lift Retail Stocks
Positive surprises in May comparable-store sales sent retail shares up on Thursday, but analysts say there…
Wal-Mart May Sales Yield Upside Surprise
But results for month uneven as Target, Gap, American Eagle and Abercrombie & Fitch fail to match year-ago…