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ISRAEL: American Eagle Outfitters to open first store
1 February 2012
American Eagle Outfitters has announced that it will open its first store in Israel tomorrow (2 February) in Tel Aviv.
VIETNAM: Korea's Hansae to build $30m apparel plant
12 January 2012
Hansae Vietnam Co Ltd, a subsidy of Korean apparel manufacturer Hansae, has begun construction of its third apparel plant in Vietnam at Tan Huong Industrial Zone in the southern province of Tien Giang.
US: American Eagle steps into Jordan, Morocco and Egypt
22 December 2011
Teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc is continuing its international expansion in three new markets, with stores now open in Jordan, Morocco and Egypt.
US: American Eagle Q3 profit soars 87.3%
30 November 2011
Teen clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters has seen its third-quarter profit climb 87.3% as the company recorded strong sales growth over the period.
US: Olah hires Mazur to lead new Canadian office
30 November 2011
New York-based fabric supplier Olah Inc has set up new Canadian headquarters which are being headed by fashion industry veteran Debbie Mazur.
US: American Eagle Outfitters taps Levi's Hanson as CEO
16 November 2011
Teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters has tapped Levi's executive Robert Hanson as its next CEO.
US: Cotton Inc and American Eagle in denim recycling partnership
5 October 2011
Cotton Incorporated and American Eagle Outfitters have announced a partnership to recycle denim.
Spotlight on...Mobile commerce revamps retail
13 September 2011
Smartphones and tablet computers are changing the way consumers shop and gather information about products before they buy. And as their uptake accelerates, savvy retailers will need to ensure their mobile presence engages with consumers and builds loyalty. After all, price comparison engines are just a short click away, writes Petah Marian.
US: American Eagle Outfitters doubles Q2 profit
25 August 2011
Teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc has more than doubled its second quarter profit, but warned higher cotton costs are likely to pressure second-half merchandise margins.
ANALYSIS: Colombia scrambles to find new textile markets
9 August 2011
Frustrated by attempts to strike a free trade deal with the US and hurting from a plunge in exports to neighbouring Venezuela, Colombia is on a mission to find new markets for its textile exports.
US: American Eagle opens 77kids NYC Style Lab
21 July 2011
77kids by American Eagle, the kids fashion brand from US fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters, has opened its first Manhattan location where shoppers can watch jeans and tees being made in an interactive, automated production display.
JORDAN: Survey uncovers labour violations in apparel plants
1 July 2011
A large number of Jordan's apparel factories have breached core international labour standards, a compliance survey by two international agencies has found.
US: Body Central taps exec to oversee store ops
30 June 2011
Women's apparel retailer Body Central Corp has named Matthew Swartwood as senior vice president responsible for overseeing its store operations.
VIETNAM: Lagardere Active expands into Vietnam
14 June 2011
Phuoc Long Joint Stock Co (PLI) has signed a licensing agreement with French manufacturer Lagardere Active to produce and sell its fashion brand Elle in Vietnam.
US: American Eagle Outfitters doubles Q1 profit
26 May 2011
Tight control of costs helped offset falling sales at American Eagle Outfitters Inc, enabling the teen apparel retailer to more than double its first-quarter profit.
US: American Eagle Q4 profit up as CEO retires
10 March 2011
American Eagle Outfitters posted a healthy increase in fourth quarter profits despite falling sales and a 7% decrease in comparable store sales.
US: Retailers' January 2011 sales roundup
3 February 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' January 2011 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
US: Payless promotes DeSantis to chief marketing officer
28 January 2011
US footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource has promoted Vincent DeSantis to senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Payless.
US: Wet Seal taps American Eagle's McGalla as CEO
12 January 2011
Teen apparel retailer The Wet Seal has hired Susan P McGalla, the former president and chief merchandising officer of American Eagle Outfitters, as its new chief executive officer.
US retailers count the cost of December's snowfall
7 January 2011
A two-month spending spree at US apparel retailers ran into turbulence in December after a massive snowstorm disrupted post-Christmas shopping along the East Coast and in many cases caused disappointment after a strong start to the holiday season in November.
US: Retailers' December 2010 sales roundup
6 January 2011
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' August 2010 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
US: American Eagle lands in Japan
21 December 2010
US fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters has announced plans to open its first retail stores in Japan.
BANGLADESH: Garment factory blaze claims more lives
14 December 2010
A sudden factory fire in Bangladesh is believed to have left around 20 people dead and hundreds more injured.
US: American Eagle recalls 1,200 toddler items
10 December 2010
US clothing retailer American Eagle Outfitters has recalled around 1,200 toddler pants, jeans and shorts.
US: Retailers' November 2010 sales roundup
2 December 2010
The following is a general roundup of US apparel and shoe chains' November 2010 sales results. The list will be updated as new results become available.
HONG KONG: Polo exit hits Dickson Concepts H1 profit
1 December 2010
Luxury retailer Dickson Concepts (International) has seen its first-half earnings tumble 24.7% after its license to distribute Polo and Ralph Lauren items in Asia expired at the end of last year.
Will Black Friday bargains generate rosy sales?
26 November 2010
The unofficial start of the US Christmas shopping season kicks off with 'Black Friday' today (26 November) - and retailers across the country have left little to chance to try to ensure the recent momentum in top-line sales will continue through the weekend and into the holiday period.
US: Charges eat into American Eagle Outfitters' Q3
19 November 2010
One-time charges pushed down third-quarter profit at American Eagle Outfitters Inc, but the teen retailer also said stronger back-to-school sales and fewer promotions helped lift margins.
US: American Eagle reports Q3 profit slump
18 November 2010
US fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters saw its net income drop in the third quarter, hit by closure charges for MARTIN+OSA.
Holiday hopes high despite softer October sales
5 November 2010
Sitting between the back-to-school spending rush and the all-important holiday shopping season, it's perhaps not surprising that October sales growth at US retailers came in at just 1.6% - the slowest year-on-year gain since April.
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