Aeropostale Inc - apparel and textile industry company news 
US: Aeropostale swings to Q1 loss
24 May 2013
Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale has swung to a second-quarter loss, after it was forced to increase promotions to clear inventory due to unseasonably cool weather.
US: Ex-Aeropostale executive convicted on fraud charge
29 April 2013
Former Aeropostale executive vice president and chief merchandising officer Christopher Finazzo has been convicted of defrauding the company and taking more than US$25m in kickbacks from a key vendor.
US: Aeropostale fails to end shareholder lawsuit
27 March 2013
Aeropostale has failed in a bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the US retailer of defrauding shareholders in 2011 by hiding problems with excess inventory and weak sales, which hit its share price.
US: Aeropostale books "disappointing" Q4 and FY
15 March 2013
Casual apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc has ended the year with "disappointing" fourth-quarter and full-year results, after being hit by impairment charges and falling same-store sales.
US: Aeropostale president Cunningham retires
6 February 2013
Aeropostale president Michael Cunningham is to retire from the teen clothing retailer next month, the company has revealed.
US: Aeropostale works to boost fashion credentials
18 January 2013
US teen fashion retailer Aeropostale is working to improve its fashion credentials after recording a "disappointing" holiday season.
SINGAPORE: Luen Thai to buy Ocean Sky apparel ops for $55m
8 January 2013
Singapore-based apparel company Ocean Sky is set to be acquired by Luen Thai Holdings for US$55m.
US: Aeropostale Q3 profit up on rising sales, margins
29 November 2012
US clothing retailer Aeropostale said third quarter earnings were slightly ahead of guidance as sales rose and margins improved.
US: Shoppers out in record numbers for Black Friday weekend
26 November 2012
A record 247m shoppers visited US stores and websites over Black Friday weekend, up from 226m last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Top 10 Black Friday deals on clothing and footwear
23 November 2012
US retailers are pulling out all the stops to lure shoppers in-store and online this weekend, kicking off the holiday shopping season by opening their doors early on Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving.
Global: Brands accused of "fuelling modern-day slavery"
20 November 2012
A number of major clothing brands have been accused of "fuelling modern-day slavery" through their failure to address child and forced labour in their supply chains, according to a report released by the Not For Sale campaign.
US: Aeropostale acquires online fashion retailer
14 November 2012
Teen clothing retailer Aeropostale has acquired online apparel and footwear business GoJane.com as it looks to drive e-commerce growth.
US: The Wet Seal appoints Davey as chairman
12 October 2012
Teen retailer The Wet Seal has appointed Lynda Davey as chairman following the resignation of Hal Kahn and three other directors.
US: Wet Seal urges against rebel shareholder's plans
25 September 2012
Teen fashion retailer The Wet Seal Inc is has urged its shareholders to reject efforts by dissident investor Clinton Group to replace experienced board members - and says it has taken "positive steps" to address their concerns.
What's in store for US back-to-school sales?
30 August 2012
Analysts are forecasting a mixed bag of back-to-school sales this year, with the stagnant economy expected to weigh on demand for apparel and footwear, but falling cotton prices, promotions and tax holidays likely to provide some respite. As usual there will be winners and losers, but which retailers are likely to fare best in their second biggest selling season of the year? Katie Smith reports.
US: Wet Seal rebel shareholder wants new board
23 August 2012
Dissident stockholder Clinton Group is persisting in its calls for change at troubled teen fashion retailer The Wet Seal, proposing five new board members for the company.
US: Ex-Bebe president Fabricant heads to Aeropostale
23 August 2012
US teen clothing retailer Aeropostale has appointed former Bebe Stores president Emilia Fabricant as executive vice president.
US: Aeropostale "disappointed" as Q2 profit tumbles
17 August 2012
A soft start to the back-to-school season coupled with promotions in its core basics business have contributed to a disappointing second quarter for teen clothing retailer Aeropostale.
US: Aeropostale cuts Q2 outlook after lower sales
3 August 2012
Teen clothing retailer Aeropostale has cut its second-quarter earnings forecast on the back of lower than expected sales and margins.
Speaking with style: Fernando Capellán, founder and president, Grupo M
31 July 2012
With apparel manufacturing operations bridging the Dominican Republic and neighbouring Haiti, Grupo M's co-production model is an exemplary example of trade preferences in action. Here company founder and president Fernando Capellán tells just-style about the opportunities that lie ahead.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Grupo M and Blue River Denim set up 'Laundry Lab'
10 July 2012
Dominican Republic apparel maker Grupo M is teaming up with Los Angeles based premium laundry and finisher Blue River Denim to upscale the finishes of denim, twill and knit products coming out of its DR/Haiti co-production model.
US: Aeropostale Q1 profit slips as margins soften
18 May 2012
US retailer Aeropostale saw first-quarter net income drop as it recorded weaker margins and flat same-store sales.
US: New York & Co promotes Munnelly to EVP merchandising
18 May 2012
New York & Co has promoted Christine Munnelly from senior vice president of merchandising to executive vice president of merchandising.
US: Aeropostale fourth-quarter earnings plummet
9 March 2012
US clothing retailer Aeropostale saw fourth-quarter earnings plummet by 68.8% as expenses rose and sales fell.
US: Aeropostale names new chairman as Geiger steps down
6 February 2012
Teen clothing retailer Aeropostale Inc has named Karin Hirtler-Garvey as the new chairman of the board following the resignation of Julian Geiger who has taken up an executive post in another industry.
CANADA: Maple Lake expands with Satori Planning buy
6 January 2012
Retail software specialist Maple Lake plans to increase its presence in Australia and the Pacific Rim after completing a deal to acquire Satori Planning Pty, its former distributor in the region.
US: Aeropostale posts 58.8% drop in Q3 profit
1 December 2011
Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale's third-quarter profit dropped 58.8% after being hit by high promotional levels on the back of falling consumer confidence.
TURKEY: Aeropostale to open first stores with FiBA
16 November 2011
Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale plans to open its first stores in Turkey after signing a licensing agreement with the FiBA Group.
US: Maple Lake launches new planning software
1 November 2011
Retail software specialist Maple Lake has launched a new and improved version of its QuickAssortment merchandise planning solution.
US: Aeropostale goes global with online shopping
22 September 2011
Teen apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc has opened up its online shopping to consumers in more than 90 countries worldwide in a move that further expands the reach of its brand.
